COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW
For the period ended Aug 30, 2026. Filed Oct 7, 2026.
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FY2026 · Filed Oct 7, 2026
COST$1,066.14-0.0%Stored close · as of Nov 10, 2026
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Item 8. Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| 52 Weeks Ended | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| August 30,2026 | August 31,2025 | September 1,2024 | |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Net income | $9,226 | $8,099 | $7,367 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,674 | 2,426 | 2,237 |
| Non-cash lease expense | 318 | 303 | 315 |
| Stock-based compensation | 924 | 860 | 818 |
| Deferred income taxes | 306 | (108) | (60) |
| Other non-cash operating activities, net | 49 | (9) | 51 |
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||
| Merchandise inventories | (1,153) | 559 | (2,068) |
| Accounts payable | 2,755 | 404 | 1,938 |
| Other operating assets and liabilities, net | 718 | 801 | 741 |
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 15,817 | 13,335 | 11,339 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Additions to property and equipment | (6,435) | (5,498) | (4,710) |
| Purchases of short-term investments | (788) | (1,028) | (1,470) |
| Maturities of short-term investments | 811 | 1,141 | 1,790 |
| Other investing activities, net | 34 | 74 | (19) |
| Net cash used in investing activities | (6,378) | (5,311) | (4,409) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | |||
| Repayments of short-term borrowings | (577) | (862) | (920) |
| Proceeds from short-term borrowings | 553 | 816 | 928 |
| Repayments of long-term debt | (69) | (103) | (1,077) |
| Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 496 | — | 498 |
| Tax withholdings on stock-based awards | (361) | (393) | (315) |
| Repurchases of common stock | (848) | (903) | (700) |
| Cash dividend payments | (2,458) | (2,183) | (9,041) |
| Financing lease payments and other financing activities, net | (91) | (147) | (137) |
| Net cash used in financing activities | (3,355) | (3,775) | (10,764) |
| EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | (38) | 6 | 40 |
| Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 6,046 | 4,255 | (3,794) |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF YEAR | 14,161 | 9,906 | 13,700 |
| CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF YEAR | $20,207 | $14,161 | $9,906 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | |||
| Cash paid during the year for: | |||
| Interest | $103 | $106 | $129 |
| Income taxes, net | $2,839 | $2,917 | $2,319 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES: | |||
| Capital expenditures included in liabilities | $220 | $193 | $203 |
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