{"symbol":"COST","fiscalQuarter":"Q1-2014","reportDate":"2013-12-11","reportTime":"BMO","status":"reported","company":{"name":"Costco Wholesale Corporation","sector":"Consumer Staples","industry":"Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail"},"tier":"free","webUrl":"https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/COST/earnings/Q1-2014","postBrief":{"headline":"Costco Misses on EPS, Stock Down 1.67%","keyNumbers":[{"metric":"EPS","actual":"$0.96","expected":"N/A","surprise":"-5.97%"},{"metric":"Revenue","actual":"N/A","expected":"N/A","surprise":"N/A"}],"managementCommentary":{"tone":"Unknown","keyQuotes":[],"summary":"No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based solely on numerical results."},"guidanceChanges":{"summary":"No guidance data is available for this quarter.","changes":[]},"whatItMeans":"Costco's earnings report shows a slight miss on EPS, which may raise concerns among investors about profitability. The stock reacted negatively, dropping 1.67% following the announcement. Without additional guidance or commentary from management, investors may be left uncertain about the company's future performance.","metaDescription":"Costco (COST) Q1 2014 earnings: EPS missed expectations. Stock down 1.67%. Full breakdown."}}