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Costco September sales increase 13% as comparable demand holds and digital sales accelerate
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Business/The Apex Times/Oct 8, 12:39 PM EDT

Costco September sales increase 13% as comparable demand holds and digital sales accelerate

The retailer reported September sales growth to $30.02 billion, citing strong comparable sales across regions and a rise in online revenue.

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Costco Wholesale reported that September sales climbed 13% to $30.02 billion, underscoring continued strength in both its in-store base and its digital shopping channels. The company attributed the increase to solid comparable sales results across regions and to continued momentum in e-commerce.

In the same update, Costco said digital sales grew 19% in September. Digital sales refer to revenue generated through the retailer’s online channels, including orders fulfilled for pickup or delivery, and they are closely watched as more grocery and general merchandise shopping migrates online even for membership-driven retailers.

The sales increase was also tied to “comparable” results, a metric used by retailers to measure performance versus the same period of the prior year for stores and regions that are deemed comparable. Costco’s comment that comparable sales were strong across regions points to broad-based demand rather than localized strength.

Costco’s September performance adds to a pattern investors monitor in the membership retail space, where sales growth is often driven by customer traffic and basket size, while digital growth can reflect both product selection online and the convenience of offsite shopping.

For the broader sector, the numbers highlight the challenge faced by traditional retailers, where maintaining foot traffic is increasingly difficult. Costco’s results suggest it can still grow store sales while expanding online, an approach that can help stabilize demand when consumer behavior shifts.

The company did not provide, in the cited report, additional operational detail such as gross margin drivers, store traffic trends, or commentary on merchandise categories in September. It also did not outline any guidance for coming quarters in the material provided here.

What to watch next is whether Costco can sustain comparable sales strength beyond September while keeping digital growth elevated, and whether the retailer offers more detail on how e-commerce mix and fulfillment costs are affecting profitability.

Why It Matters

  • A 13% year-over-year rise in monthly sales suggests Costco’s membership-driven demand remained resilient.
  • Comparable sales strength across regions implies growth is not confined to one geography.
  • Digital sales growth of 19% indicates e-commerce expansion remains a meaningful contributor to overall results.
  • Sustaining both store and online growth will be central to how Costco competes as consumer shopping patterns shift.

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Key Facts

  • Costco reported September sales rose 13% to $30.02 billion.
  • The company said comparable sales were strong across regions.
  • Costco reported digital sales increased 19% in September.
  • The update was published by Yahoo Finance on Oct. 8, 2026.

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