Risk factors
Costco Wholesale (COST) risk factors
Item 1A of every Costco Wholesale Corporation 10-K on file, and what changed from one year to the next. Readings are automated and can be wrong; check the filing for the exact wording.
- FY2026 10-K risk factors26 risks1 new1 dropped4 reworded
Accounting judgments are newly emphasized as capable of materially changing reported results, including self-insurance liabilities.
Filed Oct 07, 2026 - FY2025 10-K risk factors26 risks4 new3 dropped4 reworded
Costco updated risk disclosures around regulatory compliance, accounting estimates, tax jurisdictions, and ESG goals.
Filed Oct 08, 2025 - FY2024 10-K risk factors25 risks
U.S. and Canadian operations drive the majority of sales, with California alone accounting for 27 percent of U.S. sales.
Filed Oct 09, 2024