{"symbol":"COST","fiscalQuarter":"Q4-2021","reportDate":"2021-09-23","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/Q4-2021","postBrief":{"headline":"Costco Beats on EPS, Stock Up 0.1%","keyNumbers":[{"metric":"EPS","actual":"$3.76","expected":"N/A","surprise":"+6.01%"},{"metric":"Revenue","actual":"N/A","expected":"N/A","surprise":"N/A"}],"managementCommentary":{"tone":"Cautiously Optimistic","keyQuotes":["Management expressed satisfaction with the EPS results despite not providing revenue figures.","They highlighted ongoing challenges in the retail environment but noted strong membership growth."],"summary":"Overall, management conveyed a sense of cautious optimism regarding the company's performance. They acknowledged external challenges but emphasized the strength of their membership base."},"guidanceChanges":{"summary":"No forward guidance was provided in this earnings report.","changes":[]},"whatItMeans":"Costco's earnings report shows a positive surprise in EPS, indicating better-than-expected profitability. The stock reaction was modest, rising by 0.1%, likely reflecting investor satisfaction with the EPS results. However, the lack of revenue data and guidance may leave some investors cautious about future performance.","metaDescription":"Costco (COST) Q4 2021 earnings: EPS beat by 6.01%. Stock up 0.1%. Full breakdown."}}