8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (Sep 30, 2015)

Filed September 30, 2015For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K report on September 29, 2015, announcing its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended August 30, 2015. The filing primarily directs investors to a press release issued on the same date, which contains the detailed operating results. This is a standard disclosure mechanism for public companies to disseminate material financial information in a timely manner.

Key Highlights

  • 1Costco reported its fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2015 operating results on September 29, 2015.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as notification and incorporates by reference the press release containing these results.
  • 3The press release, dated September 29, 2015, is the primary source of detailed financial and operational information for the period.
  • 4This filing is routine for Costco and indicates the conclusion of their fiscal year and the subsequent reporting of performance.
  • 5Investors should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific figures on revenue, net income, comparable store sales, and other key performance indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Costco's operating results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year ended August 30, 2015, and to make the associated press release publicly available as required by SEC regulations.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release dated September 29, 2015, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific performance data.

This specific 8-K filing, as described, primarily serves to announce the financial results. While the press release might contain some forward-looking commentary, the 8-K itself is focused on the 'Results of Operations and Financial Condition' (Item 2.02) and incorporates the press release as an exhibit. Any significant business updates would typically be detailed in separate 8-K filings under different item numbers if they were material events occurring independently of the earnings release.