Summary
Costco Wholesale Corporation filed an 8-K report on October 9, 2013, to announce its financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2013, which ended on September 1, 2013. The report also includes sales results for the five-week period ended October 6, 2013. The press release containing these detailed operating results is attached as an exhibit to this filing. Investors should review the attached press release for specific figures regarding revenue, net income, earnings per share, and sales performance, as these are the primary disclosures in this report. The 8-K serves as the official notification of these key financial metrics and provides the foundation for assessing the company's recent performance and future outlook.
Key Highlights
- 1Filing announces Q4 and full fiscal year 2013 operating results for Costco.
- 2Report includes September 2013 sales results.
- 3Fiscal year 2013 ended on September 1, 2013.
- 4Fourth quarter 2013 covered a 16-week period.
- 5The press release containing the detailed financial results is included as Exhibit 99.1.
- 6This 8-K filing is primarily an announcement of results, not a change in business operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
This 8-K filing announces Costco's operating results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2013, as well as sales results for September 2013. The detailed figures are provided in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
Costco's fiscal year 2013 ended on September 1, 2013.
The fourth quarter of fiscal year 2013 covered a 16-week period.
The actual financial numbers and sales figures are contained within the press release dated October 9, 2013, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.