8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (Dec 8, 2010)

Filed December 8, 2010For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K on December 8, 2010, to report its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011, which ended on November 21, 2010. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release included as an exhibit for detailed operating results and financial condition updates. This signifies that the company has met its reporting obligation and provided timely information to the market regarding its recent performance. Investors should review the accompanying press release for specifics on revenue, profitability, and any other key financial metrics from the quarter.

Key Highlights

  • 1Costco reported its first quarter fiscal year 2011 results on December 8, 2010.
  • 2The reporting period for the quarter was the twelve weeks ended November 21, 2010.
  • 3The company issued a press release detailing these operating results and financial condition.
  • 4The press release is included as an exhibit to this Form 8-K filing.
  • 5This 8-K serves as notification of the release of Q1 FY2011 financial information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Costco's operating results and financial condition for its first quarter of fiscal year 2011, which concluded on November 21, 2010. It directs investors to an accompanying press release for the detailed financial information.

The detailed financial results for the first quarter of fiscal year 2011 are contained within the press release dated December 8, 2010, which is filed as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K.

This report covers the first quarter of Costco's fiscal year 2011, specifically the twelve weeks that ended on November 21, 2010.