# Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) — Q1-2014 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2013-12-11 (before market open)  
**Sector:** Consumer Staples / Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/COST/earnings/Q1-2014

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Costco Misses on EPS, Stock Down 1.67%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $0.96 | N/A | -5.97% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

No transcript is on record, and the analysis is based solely on numerical results.

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available for this quarter.

### What It Means

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.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/COST/earnings/Q1-2014_