8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 10, 2012)

Filed October 10, 2012For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K on October 10, 2012, to report its financial results for the 17-week fourth quarter and the 53-week fiscal year 2012, ending September 2, 2012. The filing itself does not contain the detailed financial data but references a press release issued on the same date, which is included as an exhibit. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures related to revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators for the reported periods. This 8-K serves as the official notification mechanism for the company's performance. While the 8-K itself is a brief report, the attached press release would typically contain management's commentary, segment performance, and forward-looking statements, providing crucial insights into the company's operational health and strategic direction. Investors should carefully review the press release to understand the underlying drivers of Costco's financial outcomes and any implications for future growth and profitability.

Key Highlights

  • 1Costco reported its Q4 and full-year FY2012 results on October 10, 2012.
  • 2The reporting period ended on September 2, 2012.
  • 3The 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the release of financial results and includes the press release as an exhibit.
  • 4Specific financial details are contained within the press release dated October 10, 2012 (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5This filing is a routine disclosure of operational and financial performance.
  • 6Investors need to consult the referenced press release for quantitative data and qualitative commentary on the company's performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Costco Wholesale Corporation's operating results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2012. The detailed financial information is presented in an accompanying press release.

The specific financial figures, such as revenue, net income, and earnings per share, are located in the press release dated October 10, 2012, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

This report covers the 17-week fourth quarter and the 53-week full fiscal year 2012 for Costco Wholesale Corporation, both of which ended on September 2, 2012.

This particular 8-K filing itself is a disclosure of past results. Any forward-looking guidance or commentary on future performance would be found within the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1), which often includes management's outlook.