Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST)
NASDAQ: COST · Real-Time Price · USD
991.70
+13.16 (1.34%)
Apr 29, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
Costco Employees
Costco Wholesale had 316,000 employees as of September 3, 2023. The number of employees increased by 12,000 or 3.95% compared to the previous year.
Employees
316,000
Change (1Y)
12,000
Growth (1Y)
3.95%
Revenue / Employee
n/a
Profits / Employee
n/a
Market Cap
440.00B
Employees Chart
Employees History
| Date | Employees | Change | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2023 | 316,000 | 12,000 | 3.95% |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 304,000 | 16,000 | 5.56% |
| Aug 29, 2021 | 288,000 | 15,000 | 5.49% |
| Aug 30, 2020 | 273,000 | 19,000 | 7.48% |
| Sep 1, 2019 | 254,000 | 9,000 | 3.67% |
| Sep 2, 2018 | 245,000 | 14,000 | 6.06% |
| Sep 3, 2017 | 231,000 | 13,000 | 5.96% |
| Aug 28, 2016 | 218,000 | 13,000 | 6.34% |
| Aug 30, 2015 | 205,000 | 10,000 | 5.13% |
| Aug 31, 2014 | 195,000 | 11,000 | 5.98% |
| Sep 1, 2013 | 184,000 | 10,000 | 5.75% |
| Sep 2, 2012 | 174,000 | 10,000 | 6.10% |
| Aug 28, 2011 | 164,000 | 17,000 | 11.56% |
| Aug 29, 2010 | 147,000 | 5,000 | 3.52% |
| Aug 30, 2009 | 142,000 | 5,000 | 3.65% |
| Aug 31, 2008 | 137,000 | 10,000 | 7.87% |
| Sep 2, 2007 | 127,000 | 8,000 | 6.72% |
| Sep 3, 2006 | 119,000 | 1,000 | 0.85% |
| Aug 28, 2005 | 118,000 | 5,000 | 4.42% |
| Aug 29, 2004 | 113,000 | 10,000 | 9.71% |
| Aug 31, 2003 | 103,000 | 11,000 | 11.96% |
| Sep 2, 2002 | 92,000 | 6,000 | 6.98% |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 86,000 | 8,000 | 10.26% |
| Sep 3, 2000 | 78,000 | 8,000 | 11.43% |
| Aug 29, 1999 | 70,000 | 7,000 | 11.11% |
| Aug 30, 1998 | 63,000 | 6,000 | 10.53% |
| Aug 31, 1997 | 57,000 | 4,000 | 7.55% |
| Sep 1, 1996 | 53,000 | 1,000 | 1.92% |
| Sep 3, 1995 | 52,000 | 5,000 | 10.64% |
| Aug 28, 1994 | 47,000 | - | - |
Sources: Annual number of employees according to filings submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Data is also manually gathered from company press releases, IPO filings, and other official sources.
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COST News
- 1 day ago - Walmart is once again America's grocery king, but rival Costco is rapidly gaining ground - Business Insider
- 3 days ago - 3 Upcoming Dividend Increases - Seeking Alpha
- 5 days ago - Lumicera Partners with Costco Pharmacy to Deliver Cost-Plus Specialty Pharmacy, Extending Commitment to Drive Value through Better Pricing and Unmatched Patient Support - Business Wire
- 12 days ago - Ports In The Storm: 3 REITs That Are Up Year-To-Date - Seeking Alpha
- 13 days ago - How Costco's Kirkland Signature Beer Finally Hit the Mark - WSJ
- 13 days ago - Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend - GlobeNewsWire
- 13 days ago - Edna's Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Co.'s Award Winning Variety Pack Now Available in Costco in Western Canada - Business Wire
- 14 days ago - How Costco's Co-Founder Built the $400 Billion Retailer Behind Kirkland - WSJ