8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 26, 2016)

Filed May 26, 2016For Securities:COST

Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) filed an 8-K on May 26, 2016, to report its operating results for the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2016, ending May 8, 2016. The filing primarily references a press release issued on May 25, 2016, which contains the detailed financial performance information for the period. Investors should refer to this press release for specific figures on revenue, net income, earnings per share, and other key performance indicators. This report serves as an official notification of the company's financial performance update. While the 8-K itself is brief and directs readers to the press release, it signifies the timely disclosure of Costco's financial standing. Investors seeking to understand Costco's operational health and growth trajectory should examine the contents of the May 25, 2016, press release for a comprehensive overview of the company's results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Costco Wholesale Corporation filed an 8-K report on May 26, 2016.
  • 2The report discloses operating results for the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2016.
  • 3The fiscal period ended on May 8, 2016.
  • 4The key financial information is contained within a press release dated May 25, 2016.
  • 5This press release is included as an exhibit (99.1) to the 8-K filing.
  • 6The filing is made pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally report Costco Wholesale Corporation's operating results for the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2016, which ended on May 8, 2016. It directs investors to a press release containing the detailed financial information.

The specific financial details, including revenue, net income, and earnings per share for the third quarter and year-to-date fiscal 2016, are provided in the press release dated May 25, 2016, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.

This report covers the third quarter and the first thirty-six weeks of fiscal year 2016, with the period ending on May 8, 2016.

This specific 8-K filing, dated May 26, 2016, primarily serves to disclose financial results. It does not appear to contain new operational or strategic information beyond what is detailed in the referenced press release from May 25, 2016.