8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 24, 2012)

Filed May 24, 2012For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K on May 24, 2012, to report its financial results for the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2012, both ending on May 6, 2012. This filing primarily serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing these operational and financial details, making them accessible to investors. Investors should review the referenced press release for specific metrics on revenue, profit, and any other key performance indicators for the reported periods. The information provided in this 8-K is crucial for understanding Costco's recent performance and its trajectory for the fiscal year. While the 8-K itself is a formal notification and reference document, the underlying press release is expected to contain substantive details about sales trends, membership renewal rates, and any notable operational developments that could influence the company's valuation and future prospects. Investors are encouraged to examine these financial results to assess the company's ongoing business health and competitive positioning.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of Form 8-K on May 24, 2012, reporting on financial results.
  • 2Covers the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2012.
  • 3Reporting period ended May 6, 2012.
  • 4Incorporates by reference a press release dated May 24, 2012, containing detailed operating results.
  • 5Item 2.02 of the 8-K specifically addresses 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition'.
  • 6Item 9.01.d includes the press release as an exhibit.
  • 7No new material financial statements beyond those in the press release are presented directly in the 8-K.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Costco's financial results for the third quarter and year-to-date period of fiscal 2012, as of May 6, 2012. It serves to incorporate by reference the press release containing these results, making them officially part of the public record.

The specific financial details, including revenue and profit figures for the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2012, are contained within the press release dated May 24, 2012, which is included as an exhibit to this 8-K filing (Item 9.01.d).

This report covers Costco's performance for the third fiscal quarter of 2012 and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal 2012, both of which concluded on May 6, 2012.

This particular 8-K filing, as described, focuses on reporting past financial results. Any forward-looking statements or guidance would typically be found within the referenced press release, which investors should review for such information.