COST Cash Flow Statement
Costco Wholesale Corp - Operating, Investing & Free Cash Flow Analysis
Operating Cash Flow
$13.34B
Free Cash Flow
$18.83B
FCF per Share
-
4.50% yield
CapEx
$5.50B
Operating Activities
Cash generated from core business operations
Primary cash generation
Investing Activities
Cash used for investments and capital expenditures
Total investing activities
Financing Activities
Cash from financing activities including debt, equity, and dividends
Total financing activities
Free Cash Flow (FCF) Calculation
Cash Flow Trends (Annual)
| Period | Operating CF | Investing CF | Financing CF | Free CF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-31 | $13.34B | ($5.31B) | ($3.77B) | $18.83B |
| 2025-08-31 | $13.34B | ($5.31B) | ($3.77B) | - |
| 2024-09-01 | $11.34B | ($4.41B) | ($10.76B) | $16.05B |
| 2024-09-01 | $11.34B | ($4.41B) | ($10.76B) | - |
| 2023-09-03 | $11.07B | ($4.97B) | ($2.61B) | $15.39B |
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What is COST free cash flow?
COST's most recent free cash flow (FCF) is $18.83B. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is available for dividends, buybacks, or debt reduction.
What is COST operating cash flow?
COST generated $13.34B in operating cash flow in the most recent period. Operating cash flow shows the cash generated from core business operations.
What is COST FCF per share?
FCF per share can be calculated by dividing free cash flow by shares outstanding.
Is COST cash flow growing?
View the cash flow trends section for historical growth data.
What is COST FCF yield?
COST has a free cash flow yield of 4.50%, calculated as free cash flow divided by market capitalization. A higher FCF yield may indicate better value.
What is COST capital expenditure?
COST spent $5.50B on capital expenditures (CapEx) in the most recent period. CapEx represents investments in property, plant, and equipment.