{"symbol":"COST","fiscalQuarter":"Q2-2021","reportDate":"2021-03-04","reportTime":"AMC","status":"reported","company":{"name":"Costco Wholesale Corporation","sector":"Consumer Staples","industry":"Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail"},"tier":"free","webUrl":"https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/COST/earnings/Q2-2021","postBrief":{"headline":"Costco Misses on EPS, Stock Down 1.58%","keyNumbers":[{"metric":"EPS","actual":"$2.14","expected":"N/A","surprise":"-11.64%"},{"metric":"Revenue","actual":"N/A","expected":"N/A","surprise":"N/A"}],"managementCommentary":{"tone":"Cautiously Optimistic","keyQuotes":["Management acknowledged the challenges faced during the quarter.","They emphasized their commitment to maintaining customer loyalty.","There was a focus on long-term growth despite short-term hurdles."],"summary":"Management expressed cautious optimism about future performance. They highlighted the importance of customer loyalty and their strategies to navigate current challenges."},"guidanceChanges":{"summary":"No guidance updates were provided during the earnings call.","changes":[]},"whatItMeans":"Costco's earnings report showed a miss on EPS, which contributed to a 1.58% decline in stock price. Investors may be concerned about the company's ability to meet expectations in a challenging retail environment. The lack of revenue data and guidance could lead to uncertainty among shareholders moving forward.","metaDescription":"Costco (COST) Q2 2021 earnings: EPS missed expectations. Stock down 1.58%. Full breakdown."}}