Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) Q2 2009 Earnings Results

Costco Misses on EPS, Stock Up 7.1%

Despite missing EPS expectations, Costco's stock rose by 7.1% following the earnings report. This increase may reflect investor confidence in the company's long-term strategy and resilience in a challenging retail environment. The management's focus on value and efficiency could help sustain growth moving forward.

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Actual vs. consensus

Metric	Actual	Expected	Surprise
EPS	$0.55	N/A	-8.94%

Management

Management commentary

Tone: Defensive

Management expressed concerns about the current retail landscape but remains committed to providing value to its members. They did not provide specific guidance for the upcoming quarters.

Management highlighted ongoing challenges in the retail environment.

They emphasized the importance of maintaining membership value.

Costco remains focused on cost control and operational efficiency.

Costco Misses on EPS, Stock Up 7.1%

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Costco Wholesale Corporation

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Costco Misses on EPS, Stock Up 7.1%

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