Costco's Trading Volume Surges 42.52% to $18.92 Billion, Securing 30th Spot in Daily Rankings
1min read On May 8, 2025, Costco's trading volume reached $18.92 billion, marking a 42.52% increase from the previous day, placing it 30th in the day's stock market rankings. Costco's stock price rose by 0.06%.
Costco Wholesale Corporation reported net sales of $21.18 billion for the retail month of April, a 7.0% increase from $19.80 billion in the same period last year. The company's net sales for the first 35 weeks of the fiscal year reached $180.05 billion, an 8.2% increase from $166.44 billion last year. Comparable sales for the periods ended May 4, 2025, showed a 4.4% increase for the total company and a 5.9% increase for the 35-week period. Excluding the impacts from changes in gasoline prices and foreign exchange, comparable sales increased by 6.7% for the four-week period and 8.1% for the 35-week period. The e-commerce segment saw significant growth, with a 12.6% increase for the four-week period and a 16.3% increase for the 35-week period. The calendar shift of Easter, which resulted in one less shopping day in April compared to last year, negatively impacted total and comparable sales by approximately one and one-half to two percent.
Costco's sales growth in April was driven by continued market share gains, particularly in discretionary categories. The company's e-commerce sales saw notable growth, with a 16.2% increase for the five weeks ending May 4, 2025. The U.S. market experienced a 7.5% increase in comparable sales, while Canada and other international markets also showed positive growth. costco currently operates 905 warehouses globally, with a strong presence in the U.S., Canada, and other key international markets. The company's e-commerce sites are operational in multiple countries, including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia.
