COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) Return on equity 2016–2025
COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
27.8%FY2025 · since FY2016: 19.5% → 27.8%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 27.8% | -3.4 pp |
| FY2024 | 31.2% | +6.1 pp |
| FY2023 | 25.1% | -3.2 pp |
| FY2022 | 28.3% | -0.2 pp |
| FY2021 | 28.5% | +6.6 pp |
| FY2020 | 21.9% | -2.1 pp |
| FY2019 | 24.0% | -0.5 pp |
| FY2018 | 24.5% | -0.4 pp |
| FY2017 | 24.9% | +5.4 pp |
| FY2016 | 19.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice