Costco’s QQ2 2025 results display a resilient consumer franchise and disciplined expense management that supported a durable top-line and expanding gross profit, despite ongoing macro headwinds. Revenue reached $63.723 billion, up 8.9% year over year and 2.5% quarter over quarter, underscored by continued strength in member-based demand and favorable product mix. Gross profit rose 30.95% year over year to $9.614 billion, reflecting a solid gross margin of 15.1% and a margin structure that benefited from membership economics and ongoing scale efficiencies.
Operating income improved to $2.316 billion, up 5.42% YoY and 5.46% QoQ, with net income of $1.789 billion and diluted earnings per share of $4.02. The company generated operating cash flow of $2.748 billion and free cash flow of about $1.611 billion, validating Costco’s capital discipline and ability to convert earnings into cash. Costco maintains a robust balance sheet with total assets of $73.22 billion and a net cash position (net debt of approximately -$4.32 billion) driven by cash and equivalents of $12.36 billion and low net debt. Liquidity remains ample, and working capital dynamics are favorable, highlighted by a current ratio near 1.0 and a cash conversion cycle of roughly 4.6 days.
Looking ahead, the earnings trajectory supports a constructive view on membership-driven cash flow and potential margin stabilization as inflationary pressures ease. Key areas to watch include membership renewal dynamics, inventory management efficiency, and ongoing investments in warehousing and regional expansion that could sustain long-cycle growth and shareholder value.