Costco Stock Rises on Strong June Sales Growth
Shares of Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) gained 1% after the retailer reported an 8% year-over-year increase in net sales for June, signaling ongoing strong consumer demand.
For the five-week retail period ending July 6, 2025, Costco posted $26.44 billion in net sales, up from $24.48 billion in the same period last year. This marks continued momentum for the company, with total sales for the first 44 weeks of the fiscal year reaching $227.46 billion—also an 8% increase compared to the prior year.
Comparable sales rose across all markets during the June period, with company-wide growth of 5.8%. U.S. sales increased 4.7%, Canadian sales climbed 6.7%, and international markets led with a 10.9% jump. E-commerce continued to outperform, registering an 11.5% increase for the month.
Excluding fluctuations in fuel prices and currency exchange rates, overall comparable sales were even stronger at 6.2%. In the U.S., adjusted sales grew 5.5%, while Canada and international markets rose by 7.9% and 8.2%, respectively.
Costco’s digital business maintained its momentum, with adjusted e-commerce sales up 11.2% in June and 16% over the 44-week period—underscoring the success of its integrated online and in-store strategy.
Despite broader economic challenges, Costco continues to deliver steady sales growth, benefiting from its value-focused membership model and strong consumer loyalty.
