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Costco Wholesale's Sales Are Increasing Modestly, But 1 Part of the Business Is Gaining Much Faster
When it comes to running a brick-and-mortar retail business, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) arguably does it better than anybody else. As of May 2025, the company has 905 locations, including 624 U.S. locations. These stores had nearly $62 billion in net sales in the fiscal third quarter of 2025 (which ended on May 11).For those doing the math, this works out to around $68 million in quarterly net sales per Costco location, which is extraordinary and emphasizes my original statement: This company might do physical retail better than anyone else.Image source: Costco Wholesale.Continue reading
When it comes to running a brick-and-mortar retail business, Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) arguably does it better than anybody else. As of May 2025, the company has 905 locations, including 624 U.S. locations. These stores had nearly $62 billion in net sales in the fiscal third quarter of 2025 (which ended on May 11).
For those doing the math, this works out to around $68 million in quarterly net sales per Costco location, which is extraordinary and emphasizes my original statement: This company might do physical retail better than anyone else.
Image source: Costco Wholesale.
