# Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) — Q1-2019 Earnings Results

**Report date:** 2018-12-13 (after market close)  
**Sector:** Consumer Staples / Consumer Staples Merchandise Retail  
**Status:** reported  
**Source:** https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/COST/earnings/Q1-2019

## Post-Earnings Brief

### Headline

Costco Beats on EPS, Stock Down 0.64%

### Key Numbers

| Metric | Actual | Expected | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| EPS | $1.73 | N/A | +5.11% |
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A |

### Management Commentary

**Tone:** Unknown

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

### Guidance Changes

No guidance data is available.

### What It Means

Costco reported a better-than-expected EPS for the quarter, but the stock still declined by 0.64%. This reaction may reflect broader market conditions or investor sentiment despite the earnings beat. Without additional context from management commentary or guidance, it's challenging to assess future performance.

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_AI-assisted analysis from EarningsNxt. Not financial advice. View full page: https://earningsnxt.ai/ticker/COST/earnings/Q1-2019_