--- title: "Costco: History & Research Timeline" description: "History & Research Timeline for Costco (COST)." canonical: https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/costco/history/ source: "Swoopr Investment: https://www.getswoopr.com" --- # Costco: History & Research Timeline ## Direct answer Costco (COST) is a Consumer Staples company and a constituent of the S&P 500 Equal Weight Index. This guide covers Costco's business model, financial metrics, competitive position, risk factors, and index membership as an educational business primer. It does not constitute personalized investment advice or a buy, sell, or price-target recommendation. ## What Has Costco Reported for Revenue Over Time? Costco reported revenue of $275 billion for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2025, against $227 billion for the year ended August 28, 2022. That is a compound annual growth rate of 6.6% over 3 years. The figures are as reported in its annual filings and are not adjusted for acquisitions, disposals or changes in accounting. | Fiscal year | Revenue | Growth | Operating income | Net income | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | FY2022ended August 28, 2022 | $227 billion | n/a | $7.8 billion | $5.8 billion | | FY2023ended September 3, 2023 | $242 billion | +6.8% | $8.1 billion | $6.3 billion | | FY2024ended September 1, 2024 | $254 billion | +5.0% | $9.3 billion | $7.4 billion | | FY2025ended August 31, 2025 | $275 billion | +8.2% | $10.4 billion | $8.1 billion | ## Verified anchors - **1976** - founding or lineage field in the current constituent metadata. - **1993-10-01** - S&P 500 addition date for `COST` in the constituent registry. - **2026-09-15** - current S&P 500 Equal Weight snapshot date used by Swoopr. ### Founding and predecessor businesses Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Initial public-market history Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high- quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Major products or market entries Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Transformative acquisitions and divestitures Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Restructurings and spin-offs Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high- quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Leadership transitions Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Regulatory or legal turning points Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Crises and recoveries Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Strategic pivots Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high-quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ### Current-era operating model Research this stage specifically for Costco. Add an event only when a primary or high- quality authoritative source establishes the date and significance. Explain **why the event changed the economics**, not merely that it happened. Link material events to the current business model, segment mix, capital structure, competitive position, or risk profile. ## References - [SEC filings for Costco](https://www.sec.gov/edgar/browse/?CIK=909832&owner=exclude) - [S&P 500 Equal Weight Index](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500-equal-weight-index/) - [S&P U.S. Indices Methodology](https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/documents/methodologies/methodology-sp-us-indices.pdf) [Return to the main Costco dossier](https://www.getswoopr.com/stocks/companies/costco/). **[Swoopr Editorial Team](https://www.getswoopr.com/authors/swoopr-editorial-team/)** Swoopr's editorial team produces independent investment education content reviewed for accuracy and clarity. We do not provide personalized financial advice. See our [editorial policy](https://www.getswoopr.com/legal/editorial-policy/) and [corrections policy](https://www.getswoopr.com/legal/corrections-policy/).