Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is a publicly traded company in the Consumer Defensive sector, operating within the Discount Stores industry. The company is headquartered in Issaquah, WA, United States. The current CEO is Ron Vachris.
COST has IPO date of 1986-07-09, 333,000 full-time employees, listed on the NASDAQ Global Select, a market capitalization of $432.47B.
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates a global network of membership warehouses across 13 countries, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, and several other markets, serving millions of members with a diverse range of branded and private-label products. The company offers merchandise spanning groceries, appliances, electronics, health and beauty products, apparel, furniture, and seasonal items, along with specialized services such as pharmacies, optical centers, food courts, and tire installation. Beyond warehouse operations, Costco operates 636 gas stations and provides ancillary services including business delivery, travel booking, and same-day grocery delivery through its e-commerce platforms. As of August 2021, the company operated 815 membership warehouses worldwide, with the majority located in the United States and Puerto Rico. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Costco has established itself as a leading wholesale retailer with a membership-based business model.
