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The drop in cash and cash equivalents in Q2 2024 was primarily due to significant cash outflows in financing and investing activities. **Costco used $8,250 million in financing activities**, which included a **special dividend payment of approximately $6,655 million** along with other dividend payments and stock repurchases, and it also spent **$1,752 million on capital expenditures** under investing activities. Although it generated **$5,382 million from operating activities**, this was not enough to offset the large outflows, leading to an abrupt decline in cash and cash equivalents.  **[0000909832-24-000017_cost-20240218.htm:2]** **[0000909832-24-000012_costex9918-k21824.htm:2]** 

Why did Cash and cash equivalents drop so abruptly in Q2 2024?

The decline in Total assets in Q2 2024 was largely driven by a significant **reduction in cash and cash equivalents** from **$13,700 million** to **$9,095 million**, primarily due to **cash dividend payments**—including a special dividend of **$15.00 per share** (amounting to about **$6,655 million**)—and repurchases of common stock along with other financing activities. Additionally, there was a decrease in **short-term investments** by **$308 million**. Although these were partially offset by increases in receivables, merchandise inventories, other current assets, and property and equipment, the net effect resulted in an overall decline of **$2,671 million** in Total assets.  **[0000909832-24-000017_cost-20240218.htm:19]** **[COST_3376932_0]** **[0000909832-24-000017_cost-20240218.htm:2]** **[0000909832-24-000012_costex9918-k21824.htm:2]** **[0000909832-24-000029_cost-20240512.htm:4]** **[0000909832-24-000017_cost-20240218.htm:4]** 

What caused the decline in Total assets in Q2 2024?

The **current portion of long-term debt** dropped significantly in Q4 2024 because **Costco repaid $1,000 million of its 2.750% Senior Notes due May 2024** on May 18, 2024 using cash, cash equivalents, and short-term investments. This repayment reduced the current liability from **$1,081 million as of September 3, 2023** to **$103 million as of September 1, 2024**.  **[0000909832-24-000049_cost-20240901.htm:45]** **[0000909832-24-000043_costex9918-k92624.htm:2]** **[0000909832-24-000049_cost-20240901.htm:60]** **[0000909832-24-000029_cost-20240512.htm:8]** 

Why did the current portion of long-term debt drop so significantly in Q4 2024?

Costco’s Total Liabilities increased in Q1 2025 primarily due to three factors. **Accounts Payable** rose significantly from **$19,421 million** to **$21,793 million**, adding **$2,372 million**—indicating higher obligations likely linked to increased inventory purchases or timing differences in payments. Additionally, **Deferred Membership Fees** increased by **$182 million** (from **$2,501 million** to **$2,683 million**), reflecting growth in membership sign-ups and renewals. Lastly, **Other Current Liabilities** rose by **$271 million** (from **$6,313 million** to **$6,584 million**), which includes accrued expenses or other short-term obligations.  **[0000909832-24-000075_costex9918-k121224.htm:2]** **[0000909832-24-000079_cost-20241124.htm:1]** 

What led to the increase in Total liabilities in Q1 2025?

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Cash and cash equivalents (USD, millions)

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Property and equipment, net (USD, millions)

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Total assets (USD, millions)

Accounts payable (USD, millions)

Accrued salaries and benefits (USD, millions)

Accrued member rewards (USD, millions)

Deferred membership fees (USD, millions)

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Total current liabilities (USD, millions)

Long-term debt, excluding current portion (USD, millions)

Long-term operating lease liabilities (USD, millions)

Other long-term liabilities (USD, millions)

Total liabilities (USD, millions)

Preferred stock (USD, millions)

Common stock (USD, millions)

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Retained earnings (USD, millions)

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Total liabilities and equity (USD, millions)

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SG&A [USD, Millions]

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EPS - Basic [USD, Per Share]

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Total paid members (thousands)

Total cardholders (thousands)

Membership renewal rate in U.S. and Canada (percentage)

Membership renewal rate worldwide (percentage)

Net new warehouses opened (count)

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United States

Canada

Other International

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Foods and Sundries

Non-Foods

Fresh Foods

Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses

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Membership Fees

Total Net Sales

United States Operations

Canadian Operations

Other International Operations

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COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST)

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