Cover
Cover - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Dec. 13, 2023 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Period End Date | Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2024 | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Entity File Number | 0-20355 | |
Entity Registrant Name | COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | WA | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 91-1223280 | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 999 Lake Drive | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Issaquah | |
Entity Address, State or Province | WA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 98027 | |
City Area Code | 425 | |
Local Phone Number | 313-8100 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, $.005 Par Value | |
Trading Symbol | COST | |
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 443,728,416 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0000909832 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --09-01 |
Condensed Consolidated Statemen
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
REVENUE | ||
Total Revenue | $ 57,799 | $ 54,437 |
OPERATING EXPENSES | ||
Merchandise costs | 50,457 | 47,769 |
Selling, general and administrative | 5,358 | 4,917 |
Operating income | 1,984 | 1,751 |
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE) | ||
Interest expense | (38) | (34) |
Interest income and other, net | 160 | 53 |
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES | 2,106 | 1,770 |
Provision for income taxes | 517 | 406 |
NET INCOME | $ 1,589 | $ 1,364 |
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE: | ||
Basic (in dollars per share) | $ 3.58 | $ 3.07 |
Diluted (in dollars per share) | $ 3.58 | $ 3.07 |
Shares used in calculation (000's) | ||
Basic (shares) | 443,827 | 443,837 |
Diluted (shares) | 444,403 | 444,531 |
Net Sales | ||
REVENUE | ||
Total Revenue | $ 56,717 | $ 53,437 |
Membership fees | ||
REVENUE | ||
Total Revenue | $ 1,082 | $ 1,000 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_2
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] | ||
NET INCOME | $ 1,589 | $ 1,364 |
Foreign-currency translation adjustment and other, net | (38) | (96) |
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | $ 1,551 | $ 1,268 |
Condensed Consolidated Balance
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Nov. 26, 2023 | Sep. 03, 2023 | |
CURRENT ASSETS | |||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 17,011,000,000 | $ 13,700,000,000 | |
Short-term investments | 853,000,000 | 1,534,000,000 | |
Receivables, net | 2,542,000,000 | 2,285,000,000 | |
Merchandise inventories | 18,001,000,000 | 16,651,000,000 | |
Other current assets | 1,673,000,000 | 1,709,000,000 | |
Total current assets | 40,080,000,000 | 35,879,000,000 | |
OTHER ASSETS | |||
Property and equipment, net | 27,168,000,000 | 26,684,000,000 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | 2,672,000,000 | 2,713,000,000 | |
Other long-term assets | 3,803,000,000 | 3,718,000,000 | |
TOTAL ASSETS | 73,723,000,000 | 68,994,000,000 | |
CURRENT LIABILITIES | |||
Accounts payable | 20,357,000,000 | 17,483,000,000 | |
Accrued salaries and benefits | 4,474,000,000 | 4,278,000,000 | |
Accrued member rewards | 2,207,000,000 | 2,150,000,000 | |
Deferred membership fees | 2,462,000,000 | 2,337,000,000 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | [1] | 1,080,000,000 | 1,081,000,000 |
Other current liabilities | 6,188,000,000 | 6,254,000,000 | |
Total current liabilities | 36,768,000,000 | 33,583,000,000 | |
OTHER LIABILITIES | |||
Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,866,000,000 | 5,377,000,000 | |
Long-term operating lease liabilities | 2,401,000,000 | 2,426,000,000 | |
Other long-term liabilities | 2,541,000,000 | 2,550,000,000 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES | 47,576,000,000 | 43,936,000,000 | |
EQUITY | |||
Preferred stock $0.005 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | 0 | 0 | |
Common stock $0.005 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized; 443,787,000 and 442,793,000 shares issued and outstanding | 2,000,000 | 2,000,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital | 7,489,000,000 | 7,340,000,000 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (1,843,000,000) | (1,805,000,000) | |
Retained earnings | 20,499,000,000 | 19,521,000,000 | |
TOTAL EQUITY | 26,147,000,000 | 25,058,000,000 | |
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY | $ 73,723,000,000 | $ 68,994,000,000 | |
[1]Net of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs |
Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares | Nov. 26, 2023 | Sep. 03, 2023 |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.005 | $ 0.005 |
Preferred stock, shares authorized | 100,000,000 | 100,000,000 |
Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0.005 | $ 0.005 |
Common stock, shares authorized | 900,000,000 | 900,000,000 |
Common Stock, Shares, Issued | 443,787,000 | 442,793,000 |
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding | 443,787,000 | 442,793,000 |
Consolidated Statement of Stock
Consolidated Statement of Stockholders' Equity Statement - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | Total | Common Stock [Member] | Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] | AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] | Retained Earnings [Member] | Parent [Member] | Noncontrolling Interest [Member] |
Common Stock at beginning of period (shares) at Aug. 28, 2022 | 442,664 | ||||||
Equity at beginning of period at Aug. 28, 2022 | $ 2 | $ 6,884 | $ (1,829) | $ 15,585 | $ 20,642 | ||
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
NET INCOME | $ 1,364 | 1,364 | 1,364 | ||||
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 1,364 | $ 0 | |||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax | (96) | (96) | (96) | 0 | |||
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition | 403 | 403 | 403 | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross | 1,462 | ||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised | $ (301) | (301) | (301) | ||||
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | (285) | (285) | |||||
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | $ (141) | (4) | (137) | (141) | |||
Cash dividends declared | (400) | (400) | (400) | ||||
Common Stock at end of period (shares) at Nov. 20, 2022 | 443,841 | ||||||
Equity at end of period at Nov. 20, 2022 | $ 2 | 6,982 | (1,925) | 16,412 | 21,471 | ||
Equity at beginning of period including noncontrolling interest at Aug. 28, 2022 | 20,647 | 5 | |||||
Equity at end of period including noncontrolling interest at Nov. 20, 2022 | $ 21,476 | 5 | |||||
Common Stock at beginning of period (shares) at Sep. 03, 2023 | 442,793 | 442,793 | |||||
Equity at beginning of period at Sep. 03, 2023 | $ 25,058 | $ 2 | 7,340 | (1,805) | 19,521 | 25,058 | |
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] | |||||||
NET INCOME | 1,589 | 1,589 | 1,589 | ||||
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | 1,589 | 0 | |||||
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax | (38) | (38) | (38) | 0 | |||
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition | 446 | 446 | 446 | ||||
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross | 1,282 | ||||||
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised | $ (292) | (292) | (292) | ||||
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | (288) | (288) | |||||
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value | $ (162) | (5) | (157) | (162) | |||
Cash dividends declared | $ (454) | (454) | (454) | ||||
Common Stock at end of period (shares) at Nov. 26, 2023 | 443,787 | 443,787 | |||||
Equity at end of period at Nov. 26, 2023 | $ 26,147 | $ 2 | $ 7,489 | $ (1,843) | $ 20,499 | $ 26,147 | |
Equity at beginning of period including noncontrolling interest at Sep. 03, 2023 | 25,058 | 0 | |||||
Equity at end of period including noncontrolling interest at Nov. 26, 2023 | $ 26,147 | $ 0 |
Condensed Consolidated Statem_3
Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||
Depreciation and amortization | $ 501 | $ 447 |
Non-cash lease expense | 74 | 111 |
Stock-based compensation | 444 | 402 |
Impairment of assets and other non-cash operating activities, net | 43 | 121 |
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||
Merchandise inventories | (1,384) | (737) |
Accounts payable | 2,854 | 487 |
Other operating assets and liabilities, net | 530 | 415 |
Net cash provided by operating activities | 4,651 | 2,610 |
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES | ||
Purchases of short-term investments | (200) | (253) |
Maturities of short-term investments | 878 | 274 |
Additions to property and equipment | (1,040) | (1,057) |
Other investing activities, net | (4) | (21) |
Net cash used in investing activities | (366) | (1,057) |
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES | ||
Repayments of short-term borrowings | (173) | (77) |
Proceeds from short-term borrowings | 144 | 29 |
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt | 498 | 0 |
Tax withholdings on stock-based awards | (292) | (301) |
Repurchases of common stock | (162) | (141) |
Cash dividend payments | (905) | (400) |
Financing lease payments | (82) | (60) |
Other financing activities, net | (2) | 87 |
Net cash used in financing activities | (974) | (863) |
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS | 0 | (37) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | 3,311 | 653 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF YEAR | 13,700 | 10,203 |
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF PERIOD | 17,011 | 10,856 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | ||
Interest | 52 | 52 |
Income taxes, net | 210 | 214 |
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES: | ||
Financing lease assets obtained in exchange for new or modified leases | 29 | 49 |
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new or modified leases | 18 | 68 |
NET INCOME | $ 1,589 | $ 1,364 |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Summary of Significant Policies | Note 1—Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Description of Business Costco Wholesale Corporation (Costco or the Company), a Washington corporation, and its subsidiaries operate membership warehouses based on the concept that offering members low prices on a limited selection of nationally-branded and private-label products in a wide range of merchandise categories will produce high sales volumes and rapid inventory turnover. At November 26, 2023, Costco operated 870 warehouses worldwide: 599 in the United States (U.S.) located in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, 108 in Canada, 40 in Mexico, 33 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom (U.K.), 18 in Korea, 15 in Australia,14 in Taiwan, five in China, four in Spain, two in France, and one each in Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The Company operates e-commerce websites in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia. Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Costco and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company transactions among the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. These unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the instructions to Form 10-Q for interim financial reporting pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). While these statements reflect all normal recurring adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, necessary for fair presentation of the results of the interim period, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) for complete financial statements. Therefore, the interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2023. Fiscal Year End The Company operates on a 52/53 week fiscal year basis, with the fiscal year ending on the Sunday closest to August 31. Fiscal 2024 is a 52-week year ending on September 1, 2024. References to the first quarter of 2024 and 2023 relate to the 12-week fiscal quarters ended November 26, 2023, and November 20, 2022. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions take into account historical and forward-looking factors that the Company believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. Reclassification Reclassifications were made to the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the first twelve weeks of fiscal 2023 to conform with current year presentation. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through additional disclosures about significant segment expenses. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard. |
Investments
Investments | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Investments | Note 2—Investments The Company's investments were as follows: November 26, 2023: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 665 $ (20) $ 645 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 208 — 208 Total short-term investments $ 873 $ (20) $ 853 September 3, 2023: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 650 $ (17) $ 633 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 901 — 901 Total short-term investments $ 1,551 $ (17) $ 1,534 Gross unrecognized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities were not material for the periods ended November 26, 2023, and September 3, 2023 . At those dates, there were no available-for-sale securities in a material continuous unrealized-loss position. There were no sales of available-for-sale securities during the first quarter of 2024 or 2023. The maturities of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at November 26, 2023, are as follows: Available-For-Sale Held-To-Maturity Cost Basis Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 120 $ 118 $ 208 Due after one year through five years 362 354 — Due after five years 183 173 — Total $ 665 $ 645 $ 208 |
Fair Value Measurement
Fair Value Measurement | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value Measurement | Note 3—Fair Value Measurement Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis The table below presents information regarding the Company’s financial assets and financial liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis and indicate the level within the hierarchy reflecting the valuation techniques utilized. Level 2 November 26, September 3, Investment in government and agency securities $ 645 $ 633 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in asset position (1) 7 18 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in (liability) position (1) (16) (7) Total $ 636 $ 644 _______________ (1) The asset and liability values are included in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. At November 26, 2023, and September 3, 2023, the Company did not hold any Level 1 or 3 financial assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a recurring basis. There were no transfers between levels during the first quarter of 2024 or 2023. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis |
Debt
Debt | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Debt | Note 4—Debt The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following: November 26, September 3, 2.750% Senior Notes due May 2024 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 3.000% Senior Notes due May 2027 1,000 1,000 1.375% Senior Notes due June 2027 1,250 1,250 1.600% Senior Notes due April 2030 1,750 1,750 1.750% Senior Notes due April 2032 1,000 1,000 Other long-term debt 972 484 Total long-term debt 6,972 6,484 Less unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs 26 26 Less current portion (1) 1,080 1,081 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 5,866 $ 5,377 _______________ (1) Net of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs. The fair value of the Senior Notes is estimated using Level 2 inputs. Other long-term debt consists of Guaranteed Senior Notes issued by the Company's Japan subsidiary, valued using Level 3 inputs. In November 2023, our Japan subsidiary issued four Guaranteed Senior Notes, totaling approximately $500, at fixed interest rates ranging from 1.400% to 2.120%. Interest is payable semi-annually, and maturity dates range from November 7, 2033, to November 7, 2043. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt, including the current portion, was approximately $6,234 and $5,738 at November 26, 2023, and September 3, 2023. |
Equity
Equity | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stockholders' equity | Note 5—Equity Dividends A quarterly cash dividend of $1.02 per share was declared on October 18, 2023, and paid on November 17, 2023. The dividend was $0.90 per share in the first quarter of 2023. Subsequent to the end of the quarter, on December 13, 2023, the Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend of $15.00 per share, payable January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 28, 2023. The aggregate amount of payments will be approximately $6.7 billion. Stock Repurchase Programs The Company's stock repurchase program is conducted under a $4,000 authorization by the Board of Directors, which expires in January 2027. At November 26, 2023, the remaining amount available under the program was $3,401. The following table summarizes the repurchase activity: Shares Repurchased (000s) Average Price per Share Total Cost First quarter of 2024 288 $ 564.06 $ 162 First quarter of 2023 285 $ 495.94 $ 141 |
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Stock-Based Compensation Plans | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Stock-Based Compensation Plans | Note 6—Stock-Based Compensation The 2019 Incentive Plan authorized the issuance of up to a maximum of 15,885,000 RSUs. The Company issues new shares of common stock upon vesting of RSUs. Shares for vested RSUs are generally delivered to participants annually, net of shares withheld for taxes. Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity At November 26, 2023, 7,097,000 shares were available to be granted as RSUs, and the following awards were outstanding: • 2,726,000 time-based RSUs, which vest upon continued employment over specified periods and accelerate upon achievement of a long-service term; • 69,000 performance-based RSUs granted to executive officers of the Company, for which the performance targets have been met. The awards vest upon continued employment over specified periods of time and upon achievement of a long-service term; and • 90,000 performance-based RSUs granted to executive officers of the Company, subject to achievement of performance targets for fiscal 2024, as determined by the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors after the end of the fiscal year. These awards are not included in the table below or in the amount of unrecognized compensation cost. The following table summarizes RSU transactions during the first quarter of 2024: Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at September 3, 2023 3,045 $ 405.63 Granted 1,573 544.28 Vested and delivered (1,810) 430.49 Forfeited (13) 446.28 Outstanding at November 26, 2023 2,795 $ 467.39 The remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs unvested at November 26, 2023, was $1,193, and the weighted-average period over which this cost will be recognized is 1.8 years. Summary of Stock-Based Compensation The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense and the related tax benefits: 12 Weeks Ended November 26, November 20, Stock-based compensation expense $ 444 $ 402 Less recognized income tax benefits 95 89 Stock-based compensation expense, net $ 349 $ 313 |
Net Income per Common and Commo
Net Income per Common and Common Equivalent Share | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Net Income Per Common and Common Equivalent Share | Note 7—Net Income per Common and Common Equivalent Share The following table shows the amounts used in computing net income per share and the weighted average number of shares of basic and of potentially dilutive common shares outstanding (shares in 000s): 12 Weeks Ended November 26, November 20, Net income $ 1,589 $ 1,364 Weighted average basic shares 443,827 443,837 RSUs 576 694 Weighted average diluted shares 444,403 444,531 Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated based on the dilutive effect of RSUs using the treasury stock method. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 8—Commitments and Contingencies Legal Proceedings The Company is involved in many claims, proceedings and litigations arising from its business and property ownership. In accordance with applicable accounting guidance, the Company establishes an accrual for legal proceedings if and when those matters present loss contingencies that are both probable and reasonably estimable. There may be losses in excess of amounts accrued. The Company monitors those matters for developments that would affect the likelihood of a loss (taking into account where applicable indemnification arrangements concerning suppliers and insurers) and the accrued amount, if any, thereof, and adjusts the amount as appropriate. The Company has recorded immaterial accruals with respect to certain matters described below, in addition to other immaterial accruals for matters not described below. If the loss contingency at issue is not both probable and reasonably estimable, the Company does not establish an accrual, but monitors for developments that make the contingency both probable and reasonably estimable. In each case, there is a reasonable possibility that a loss may be incurred, including a loss in excess of the applicable accrual. For matters where no accrual has been recorded, the possible loss or range of loss (including any loss in excess of the accrual) cannot, in the Company's view, be reasonably estimated because, among other things: the remedies or penalties sought are indeterminate or unspecified; the legal and/or factual theories are not well developed; and/or the matters involve complex or novel legal theories or a large number of parties. In September 2023, a former employee filed a class action against the Company alleging claims under California law for failure to pay minimum wage, to pay overtime, to provide meal and rest periods, to provide accurate wage statements, to timely pay final wages, to reimburse employee expenses, and for unfair business practices. Jordan Clower v. Costco Wholesale Corporation (Case No. 1:23-cv-01621). The Company has filed a motion to dismiss. In November 2023, a former employee filed a class action against the Company alleging claims under California law for failure to pay minimum wage, failure to pay overtime, failure to provide meal and rest breaks, failure to provide accurate wage statements, failure to reimburse expenses, failure to pay wages when due, and failure to pay sick pay. Martin Reyes v. Costco Wholesale Corporation , Sacramento County Superior Court. (Case No. 23cv011351). The Company has not yet responded to the complaint. In August 2023, a former employee of a third-party staffing company filed a letter with the California Labor and Workforce Development Agency threatening claims under the California Private Attorneys General Act for alleged Labor Code violations consisting of minimum wage and overtime violations, meal and rest period violations, wage statement violations and failure to pay all wages at termination. Yesenia Murillo v. Real Time Staffing Services, LLC and Costco Wholesale Corporation. The Company is named as an alleged joint employer. A complaint has not yet been filed. In October 2023, current and former employees filed suit against the Company asserting collective and class claims on behalf of all “Junior Managers” under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New York Labor Law for failure to pay overtime compensation and for inaccurate wage notices and statements under New York law. Lock et al. v. Costco Wholesale Corp. (Case No. 2:23-cv-07904; E.D.N.Y.). The Company has not yet responded to the complaint. In October 2023, a current employee filed suit against the Company asserting collective and class claims on behalf of all “supervisors” employed in New Jersey under the Fair Labor Standards Act and New Jersey Wage and Hour Law for failure to pay all hours worked. Shah v. Costco Wholesale Corp. (Case No. 2:23-cv-21286; D.N.J.) The Company has not yet responded to the complaint. In February 2021, a former employee filed a class action against the Company alleging violations of California Labor Code regarding payment of wages, meal and rest periods, wage statements, reimbursement of expenses, payment of final wages to terminated employees, and for unfair business practices. Edwards v. Costco Wholesale Corp. (Case No. 5:21-cv-00716: C.D. Cal.). On September 27, 2022, the parties reached a settlement for an immaterial amount. The settlement was granted final court approval on October 20, 2023. In July 2021, a former temporary staffing employee filed a class action against the Company and a staffing company, alleging violations of the California Labor Code regarding payment of wages, meal and rest periods, wage statements, the timeliness of wages and final wages, and for unfair business practices. Dimas v. Costco Wholesale Corp. (Case No. STK-CV-UOE-2021-0006024; San Joaquin Superior Court). The Company has moved to compel arbitration of the plaintiff's individual claims and to dismiss the class action complaint. On September 7, 2021, the same plaintiff filed a separate representative action under the California Private Attorneys General Act, asserting the same Labor Code violations and seeking civil penalties and attorneys' fees. The case has been stayed pending arbitration of the plaintiff's individual claims. In September 2021, an employee filed a class action against the Company alleging violations of the California Labor Code regarding failure to provide sick pay, failure to timely pay wages due at separation from employment, and for violations of California's unfair competition law. De Benning v. Costco Wholesale Corp. (Case No. 34-2021-00309030-CU-OE-GDS; Sacramento Superior Court). In April 2022, a settlement for an immaterial amount was agreed upon, subject to court approval. Final approval of the settlement was granted on February 10, 2023. A compliance hearing is scheduled for February 9, 2024. In May 2022, an employee filed a PAGA action against the Company, alleging claims under the California Labor Code regarding the payment of wages, meal and rest periods, the timeliness of wages and final wages, wage statements, accurate records and business expenses. Gonzalez v. Costco Wholesale Corp. (Case No. 22AHCV00255; Los Angeles Superior Court). The Company filed an answer denying the allegations. On October 31, 2023, a settlement was reached for an immaterial amount. The settlement requires court approval. Beginning in December 2017, the United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation consolidated numerous cases concerning the impacts of opioid abuses filed against various defendants by counties, cities, hospitals, Native American tribes, third-party payors, and others. In re National Prescription Opiate Litigation (MDL No. 2804) (N.D. Ohio). Included are cases filed against the Company by counties and cities in Michigan, New Jersey, Oregon, Virginia and South Carolina, a third-party payor in Ohio, and a hospital in Texas, class actions filed on behalf of infants born with opioid-related medical conditions in 40 states, and class actions and individual actions filed on behalf of individuals seeking to recover alleged increased insurance costs associated with opioid abuse in 43 states and American Samoa. Claims against the Company filed in federal court outside the MDL have been asserted by certain counties and cities in Florida and Georgia; claims filed by certain cities and counties in New York are pending in state court. Claims against the Company in state courts in New Jersey, Oklahoma, Utah, and Arizona have been dismissed. The Company is defending all of the pending matters. Members of the Board of Directors, six corporate officers and the Company were defendants in a shareholder derivative action filed in June 2022 related to chicken welfare and alleged breaches of fiduciary duties. Smith, et ano. v. Vachris, et al., Superior Court of the State of Washington, County of King, No, 22-2-08937-7SEA. The complaint sought from the individual defendants' damages, injunctive relief, costs, and attorneys' fees. On March 28, 2023, the court granted the defendants' motion to dismiss the action. The plaintiffs subsequently made a demand that the Board of Directors take various actions, including among other things, pursuing claims against directors and officers of the type asserted in the litigation. A demand review committee of the Board has been appointed to make a recommendation to the Board as to the demand. In February 2023, Go Green Norcal, LLC filed an arbitration demand against the Company. The demand alleged a breach of a supply agreement and sought unspecified damages and cancellation of a loan from the Company. In March 2023, the Company filed its answer, denying any breach by the Company, along with counterclaims against Go Green and an affiliate for breach of contract, negligent misrepresentation, and an accounting. In August 2023 the plaintiff asserted that its damages exceed $70 million. Between September 25, 2023, and October 21, 2023, five class action suits were filed against the Company alleging various privacy law violations stemming from pixel trackers on Costco.com. Birdwell v. Costco , Case No. T23-1405, Contra Costa County Superior Court; Castillo v. Costco , Case No. 2:34-cv-01548 (W.D. Wash.); Groves et ano. v. Costco , Case No. 2:23-cv-01662 (W.D. Wash.); R.S. v, Costco , Case No. 2:23-cv-01628; Stock v. Costco , Case No. 2:23-cv-08808 (C.D. Cal.). The complaints seek damages, equitable relief and attorneys’ fees under various statutes, including the Washington Consumer Protection Act, Washington Privacy Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, California Invasion of Privacy Act, and California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. They also allege breach of implied contract, breach of fiduciary duty of confidentiality, unjust enrichment, negligence, and invasion of privacy. The Company has not yet responded to the complaints. In October 2021 the Company received a notice that the Quebec Health Insurance Board had commenced an inquiry to determine whether the Company had given or received improper payments for drugs that are covered by the province's prescription drug program from drug wholesalers, generic drug manufacturers or the independent pharmacist who owns and operates the pharmacies located in the Company's Quebec locations. The inquiry covers a period beginning January 1, 2017. In January 2023 the Company received a Civil Investigative Demand from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Washington, requesting documents. The government is conducting a False Claims Act investigation concerning whether the Company presented or caused to be presented to the federal government for payment false claims relating to prescription medications. The Company does not believe that any pending claim, proceeding or litigation, either alone or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations or cash flows; it is possible that an unfavorable outcome of some or all of the matters, however unlikely, could result in a charge that might be material to the results of an individual fiscal quarter or year. |
Segment Reporting
Segment Reporting | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Reporting | Note 9—Segment Reporting The Company is principally engaged in the operation of membership warehouses through wholly owned subsidiaries in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Japan, the U.K., Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. Reportable segments are largely based on management’s organization of the operating segments for operational decisions and assessments of financial performance, which considers geographic locations. The material accounting policies of the segments are as described in the notes to the consolidated financial statements included in the Company's Annual Report filed on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 3, 2023, and Note 1 above. Inter-segment net sales and expenses have been eliminated in computing total revenue and operating income. The following table provides information for the Company's reportable segments: United States Canada Other Total 12 Weeks Ended November 26, 2023 Total revenue $ 41,833 $ 7,901 $ 8,065 $ 57,799 Operating income 1,358 325 301 1,984 12 Weeks Ended November 20, 2022 Total revenue $ 40,145 $ 7,356 $ 6,936 $ 54,437 Operating income 1,236 288 227 1,751 53 Weeks Ended September 3, 2023 Total revenue $ 176,630 $ 33,056 $ 32,604 $ 242,290 Operating income 5,392 1,448 1,274 8,114 Disaggregated Revenue The following table summarizes net sales by merchandise category; sales from e-commerce websites and business centers have been allocated to the applicable merchandise categories: 12 Weeks Ended November 26, November 20, Foods and Sundries $ 23,024 $ 21,448 Non-Foods 14,766 14,032 Fresh Foods 7,328 6,717 Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses 11,599 11,240 Total net sales $ 56,717 $ 53,437 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting, Policy | Basis of Presentation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Costco and its wholly-owned subsidiaries. All material inter-company transactions among the Company and its consolidated subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Fiscal Period, Policy | Fiscal Year End |
Use of Estimates, Policy | Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. These estimates and assumptions take into account historical and forward-looking factors that the Company believes are reasonable. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions. |
Reclassification, Policy | Reclassification Reclassifications were made to the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the first twelve weeks of fiscal 2023 to conform with current year presentation. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted, Policy | Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily through additional disclosures about significant segment expenses. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied retrospectively to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. The Company is evaluating the disclosure requirements related to the new standard. |
Investments (Tables)
Investments (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] | |
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Investments | The Company's investments were as follows: November 26, 2023: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 665 $ (20) $ 645 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 208 — 208 Total short-term investments $ 873 $ (20) $ 853 September 3, 2023: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 650 $ (17) $ 633 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 901 — 901 Total short-term investments $ 1,551 $ (17) $ 1,534 |
Maturities of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities | The maturities of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at November 26, 2023, are as follows: Available-For-Sale Held-To-Maturity Cost Basis Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 120 $ 118 $ 208 Due after one year through five years 362 354 — Due after five years 183 173 — Total $ 665 $ 645 $ 208 |
Fair Value Measurement (Tables)
Fair Value Measurement (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] | |
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis | Level 2 November 26, September 3, Investment in government and agency securities $ 645 $ 633 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in asset position (1) 7 18 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in (liability) position (1) (16) (7) Total $ 636 $ 644 _______________ (1) The asset and liability values are included in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Debt Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Company's Long-term Debt | The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following: November 26, September 3, 2.750% Senior Notes due May 2024 $ 1,000 $ 1,000 3.000% Senior Notes due May 2027 1,000 1,000 1.375% Senior Notes due June 2027 1,250 1,250 1.600% Senior Notes due April 2030 1,750 1,750 1.750% Senior Notes due April 2032 1,000 1,000 Other long-term debt 972 484 Total long-term debt 6,972 6,484 Less unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs 26 26 Less current portion (1) 1,080 1,081 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 5,866 $ 5,377 _______________ (1) Net of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs. |
Equity (Tables)
Equity (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Equity [Abstract] | |
Stock Repurchased During Period | The following table summarizes the repurchase activity: Shares Repurchased (000s) Average Price per Share Total Cost First quarter of 2024 288 $ 564.06 $ 162 First quarter of 2023 285 $ 495.94 $ 141 |
Stock-Based Compensation Plans
Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract] | |
Summary of RSU Transactions | The following table summarizes RSU transactions during the first quarter of 2024: Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at September 3, 2023 3,045 $ 405.63 Granted 1,573 544.28 Vested and delivered (1,810) 430.49 Forfeited (13) 446.28 Outstanding at November 26, 2023 2,795 $ 467.39 |
Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense and Related Tax Benefits | The following table summarizes stock-based compensation expense and the related tax benefits: 12 Weeks Ended November 26, November 20, Stock-based compensation expense $ 444 $ 402 Less recognized income tax benefits 95 89 Stock-based compensation expense, net $ 349 $ 313 |
Net Income per Common and Com_2
Net Income per Common and Common Equivalent Share (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted | The following table shows the amounts used in computing net income per share and the weighted average number of shares of basic and of potentially dilutive common shares outstanding (shares in 000s): 12 Weeks Ended November 26, November 20, Net income $ 1,589 $ 1,364 Weighted average basic shares 443,827 443,837 RSUs 576 694 Weighted average diluted shares 444,403 444,531 |
Segment Reporting (Tables)
Segment Reporting (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting [Abstract] | |
Segment Reporting Information, by Segment | The following table provides information for the Company's reportable segments: United States Canada Other Total 12 Weeks Ended November 26, 2023 Total revenue $ 41,833 $ 7,901 $ 8,065 $ 57,799 Operating income 1,358 325 301 1,984 12 Weeks Ended November 20, 2022 Total revenue $ 40,145 $ 7,356 $ 6,936 $ 54,437 Operating income 1,236 288 227 1,751 53 Weeks Ended September 3, 2023 Total revenue $ 176,630 $ 33,056 $ 32,604 $ 242,290 Operating income 5,392 1,448 1,274 8,114 |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block] | Disaggregated Revenue The following table summarizes net sales by merchandise category; sales from e-commerce websites and business centers have been allocated to the applicable merchandise categories: 12 Weeks Ended November 26, November 20, Foods and Sundries $ 23,024 $ 21,448 Non-Foods 14,766 14,032 Fresh Foods 7,328 6,717 Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses 11,599 11,240 Total net sales $ 56,717 $ 53,437 |
Accounting Policies - Additiona
Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) | Nov. 26, 2023 warehouse states |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 870 |
UNITED STATES | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 599 |
Number of states in country | states | 47 |
CANADA | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 108 |
MEXICO | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 40 |
JAPAN | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 33 |
UNITED KINGDOM | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 29 |
KOREA | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 18 |
AUSTRALIA | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 15 |
TAIWAN | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 14 |
CHINA | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 5 |
SPAIN | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 4 |
FRANCE | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 2 |
ICELAND | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 1 |
NEW ZEALAND | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 1 |
SWEDEN | |
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items] | |
Number of warehouses operated | 1 |
Investments - Available-for-sal
Investments - Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Nov. 26, 2023 | Sep. 03, 2023 |
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale, cost basis, total | $ 665 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale | 645 | |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss | (20) | $ (17) |
Held-to-maturity, cost basis | 208 | |
Total investments, cost basis, total | 873 | 1,551 |
Short-term investments | 853 | 1,534 |
Government and Agency Securities | ||
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity [Line Items] | ||
Available-for-sale, cost basis, total | 665 | 650 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale | 645 | 633 |
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss | (20) | (17) |
Certificates of deposit | ||
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity [Line Items] | ||
Held-to-maturity, recorded basis, total | 208 | 901 |
Held-to-maturity, cost basis | $ 208 | $ 901 |
Investments - Maturities of Ava
Investments - Maturities of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities (Details) $ in Millions | Nov. 26, 2023 USD ($) |
Available-for-sale, Cost Basis | |
Due in one year or less | $ 120 |
Due after one year through five years | 362 |
Due after five years | 183 |
Available-for-sale, cost basis, total | 665 |
Available-for-sale, Fair Value | |
Due in one year or less | 118 |
Due after one year through five years | 354 |
Due after five years | 173 |
Available-for-sale, recorded basis, total | 645 |
Held-to-maturity | |
Due in one year or less | 208 |
Due after one year through five years | 0 |
Due after five years | 0 |
Held-to-maturity, cost basis, total | $ 208 |
Fair Value Measurement - Fair V
Fair Value Measurement - Fair Value of Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis (Details) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 - USD ($) $ in Millions | Nov. 26, 2023 | Sep. 03, 2023 | |
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis | $ 636 | $ 644 | |
Government and Agency Securities | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis | 645 | 633 | |
Forward Foreign-exchange Contracts | |||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | |||
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis | [1] | 7 | 18 |
Fair value of liabilities measured on recurring basis | [1] | $ (16) | $ (7) |
[1] The asset and liability values are included in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. |
Debt (Carrying Value and Estima
Debt (Carrying Value and Estimated Fair Value of Company's Long-term Debt) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Nov. 26, 2023 | Sep. 03, 2023 | ||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-Term Debt, Gross | $ 6,972 | $ 6,484 | |
Less unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs | 26 | 26 | |
Current portion of long-term debt | [1] | 1,080 | 1,081 |
Long-term debt, excluding current portion | 5,866 | 5,377 | |
Proceeds from Issuance of Other Long-Term Debt | 500 | ||
Long-term Debt, Fair Value | $ 6,234 | 5,738 | |
Minimum [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 1.40% | ||
Maximum [Member] | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 2.12% | ||
2.75% Senior Notes Due May 2024 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-Term Debt, Gross | $ 1,000 | 1,000 | |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 2.75% | ||
3.00% Senior Notes Due May 2027 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-Term Debt, Gross | $ 1,000 | 1,000 | |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 3% | ||
1.375% Senior Notes Due June 2027 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-Term Debt, Gross | $ 1,250 | 1,250 | |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 1.375% | ||
1.60% Senior Notes Due April 2030 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-Term Debt, Gross | $ 1,750 | 1,750 | |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 1.60% | ||
1.750% Senior Notes Due April 2032 | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-Term Debt, Gross | $ 1,000 | 1,000 | |
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage | 1.75% | ||
Other Long-term Debt | |||
Debt Instrument [Line Items] | |||
Long-Term Debt, Gross | $ 972 | $ 484 | |
[1]Net of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs |
Equity - Additional Information
Equity - Additional Information - Dividends (Detail) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 13, 2023 | Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | |||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared | $ 15 | ||
Dividends declared | $ 15 | ||
Dividend Rate | |||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared | $ 1.02 | $ 0.90 | |
Dividends declared | $ 1.02 | $ 0.90 | |
Special Dividend | Subsequent Event [Member] | Common Stock [Member] | |||
Dividends Payable [Line Items] | |||
Dividends | $ 6,700 |
Equity (Stock Repurchased Durin
Equity (Stock Repurchased During Period) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares | 288 | 285 |
Average price per share | $ 564.06 | $ 495.94 |
Total Cost | $ (162) | $ (141) |
Equity - Additional Informati_2
Equity - Additional Information - Stock Repurchase Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | Nov. 26, 2023 | Jan. 19, 2023 |
Equity [Abstract] | ||
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount | $ 3,401 | |
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount | $ 4,000 |
Stock-Based Compensation Plan_2
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Sep. 03, 2023 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares | 2,795 | 3,045 |
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number of shares available to be granted | 7,097 | |
Time-based RSUs awards outstanding | 2,726 | |
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares | 69 | |
Unrecognized compensation cost | $ 1,193 | |
Weighted-average recognition period | 1 year 9 months 18 days | |
Performance Shares [Member] | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Outstanding performance-based RSUs awards granted, subject to achievement of performance targets | 90 | |
Maximum [Member] | Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) | ||
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] | ||
Number of shares available to be granted | 15,885 |
Stock-Based Compensation Plan_3
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Summary of RSU Transactions (Details) shares in Thousands | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 $ / shares shares | |
Number of units | |
Outstanding at September 3, 2023 | shares | 3,045 |
Granted | shares | 1,573 |
Vested and delivered | shares | (1,810) |
Forfeited | shares | (13) |
Outstanding at November 26, 2023 | shares | 2,795 |
Weighted average grant date fair value | |
Outstanding at September 3, 2023 | $ / shares | $ 405.63 |
Granted | $ / shares | 544.28 |
Vested and delivered | $ / shares | 430.49 |
Forfeited | $ / shares | 446.28 |
Outstanding at November 26, 2023 | $ / shares | $ 467.39 |
Stock-Based Compensation Plan_4
Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes | $ 444 | $ 402 |
Less recognized income tax benefit | 95 | 89 |
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes | $ 349 | $ 313 |
Net Income per Common and Com_3
Net Income per Common and Common Equivalent Share - Schedule of Earnings per Share Effect on Net Income and Weighted Average Number of Dilutive Potential Common Stock (Details) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
Earnings Per Share [Abstract] | ||
NET INCOME | $ 1,589 | $ 1,364 |
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic net income per common share | 443,827 | 443,837 |
RSUs | 576 | 694 |
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential of common stock used in diluted net income per share | 444,403 | 444,531 |
Commitments and Contingencies C
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail) (Details) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended |
Nov. 26, 2023 USD ($) | |
Loss Contingencies [Line Items] | |
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value | $ 70 |
Segment Reporting Information b
Segment Reporting Information by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | Sep. 03, 2023 | |
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total Revenue | $ 57,799 | $ 54,437 | $ 242,290 |
Operating Income | 1,984 | 1,751 | 8,114 |
Operating Segments [Member] | United States Operations | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total Revenue | 41,833 | 40,145 | 176,630 |
Operating Income | 1,358 | 1,236 | 5,392 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Canada Operations | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total Revenue | 7,901 | 7,356 | 33,056 |
Operating Income | 325 | 288 | 1,448 |
Operating Segments [Member] | Other International Operations | |||
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |||
Total Revenue | 8,065 | 6,936 | 32,604 |
Operating Income | $ 301 | $ 227 | $ 1,274 |
Segment Reporting Segment Repor
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Information by Item Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | |
Nov. 26, 2023 | Nov. 20, 2022 | |
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total Revenue | $ 57,799 | $ 54,437 |
Foods and Sundries [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total Revenue | 23,024 | 21,448 |
Non-Foods [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total Revenue | 14,766 | 14,032 |
Fresh Foods [Member] | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total Revenue | 7,328 | 6,717 |
Ancillary and Other Businesses | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total Revenue | 11,599 | 11,240 |
Net Sales | ||
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items] | ||
Total Revenue | $ 56,717 | $ 53,437 |