Costco smashes comparable sales expectations, outpaces big box peers (COST:NASDAQ)

Costco reported fiscal third-quarter total sales of $69.2B, up 11.6% year over year, indicating continued strong demand and solid top-line execution. The stock dipped slightly in postmarket trading despite the growth, suggesting the results were broadly in line with expectations rather than a major surprise. The article compares Costco's growth favorably with other major retailers such as Walmart.

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Costco reported fiscal third-quarter total sales of $69.2B, up 11.6% year over year, indicating continued strong demand and solid top-line execution. The stock dipped slightly in postmarket trading despite the growth, suggesting the results were broadly in line with expectations rather than a major surprise. The article compares Costco's growth favorably with other major retailers such as Walmart.