8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 8, 2014)

Filed October 8, 2014For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K on October 8, 2014, to report its operating results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended August 31, 2014. The filing also included preliminary sales results for the five-week period ended October 5, 2014. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial figures, it directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for this information. Investors should consult the press release referenced in this 8-K for specific performance metrics, including revenue, net income, and comparable store sales for the reported periods. This filing serves as formal notification of the release of this financial information, signaling the availability of updated performance data for analysis.

Key Highlights

  • 1Filing of an 8-K Current Report by Costco Wholesale Corporation on October 8, 2014.
  • 2The report pertains to the company's operating results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended August 31, 2014.
  • 3It also includes September sales results for the five-week period ended October 5, 2014.
  • 4The detailed financial results are contained within an attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 5This filing officially announces the availability of this quarterly and annual financial and sales data.
  • 6Investors are directed to the press release for specific financial performance details.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Costco's operating results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended August 31, 2014, as well as its sales results for September 2014. The detailed financial information is provided in an accompanying press release.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release dated October 8, 2014, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors need to refer to this press release for concrete figures on revenue, net income, and other performance indicators.

The reported results cover the 16-week fourth quarter and the 52-week fiscal year, both ending on August 31, 2014. Additionally, sales results for the five-week period ended October 5, 2014 (representing September sales) are also provided.

Based on the provided text, this 8-K filing is solely for reporting financial results and operations. It does not mention any new strategic initiatives, business changes, or material events beyond the release of financial performance data.