Costco Wholesale (COST) 10-Q 18 Dec 24 2025 Q1 Quarterly report Financial data

Cover

Cover - shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Dec. 11, 2024
Cover [Abstract]
Document Type	10-Q
Document Quarterly Report	true
Document Period End Date	Nov. 24, 2024
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2025
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		443,898,870
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q1
Entity Central Index Key	0000909832
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
REVENUE
Total Revenue	$ 62,151	$ 57,799
OPERATING EXPENSES
Merchandise costs	54,109	50,457
Selling, general and administrative	5,846	5,358
Operating income	2,196	1,984
OTHER INCOME (EXPENSE)
Interest expense	(37)	(38)
Interest income and other, net	147	160
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES	2,306	2,106
Provision for income taxes	508	517
NET INCOME	$ 1,798	$ 1,589
NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic (in dollars per share)	$ 4.05	$ 3.58
Diluted (in dollars per share)	$ 4.04	$ 3.58
Shares used in calculation (000's)
Basic (shares)	443,988	443,827
Diluted (shares)	444,891	444,403
Net Sales
REVENUE
Total Revenue	$ 60,985	$ 56,717
Membership fees
REVENUE
Total Revenue	$ 1,166	$ 1,082

Condensed Consolidated Statem_2

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$ 1,798	$ 1,589
Foreign-currency translation adjustment and other, net	(324)	(38)
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME	$ 1,474	$ 1,551

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 24, 2024	Sep. 01, 2024
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,907	$ 9,906
Short-term investments	920	1,238
Receivables, net	2,963	2,721
Merchandise inventories	20,979	18,647
Other current assets	1,754	1,734
Total current assets	37,523	34,246
OTHER ASSETS
Property and equipment, net	29,336	29,032
Operating lease right-of-use assets	2,539	2,617
Other long-term assets	3,988	3,936
TOTAL ASSETS	73,386	69,831
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	21,793	19,421
Accrued salaries and benefits	4,785	4,794
Accrued member rewards	2,444	2,435
Deferred membership fees	2,683	2,501
Other current liabilities	6,584	6,313
Total current liabilities	38,289	35,464
OTHER LIABILITIES
Long-term debt, excluding current portion	5,745	5,794
Long-term operating lease liabilities	2,288	2,375
Other long-term liabilities	2,613	2,576
TOTAL LIABILITIES	48,935	46,209
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; 443,942,000 and 443,126,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	7,901	7,829
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(2,152)	(1,828)
Retained earnings	18,700	17,619
TOTAL EQUITY	24,451	23,622
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 73,386	$ 69,831

Condensed Consolidated Balanc_2

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - $ / shares	Nov. 24, 2024	Sep. 01, 2024
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	443,942,000	443,126,000
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	443,942,000	443,126,000

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]
Common Stock at beginning of period (shares) at Sep. 03, 2023		442,793
Equity at beginning of period at Sep. 03, 2023	$ 25,058	$ 2	$ 7,340	$ (1,805)	$ 19,521
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
NET INCOME	1,589				1,589
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(38)			(38)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	446		446
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross		1,282
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	$ (292)		(292)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	(288)	(288)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$ (162)		(5)		(157)
Cash dividends declared	(454)				(454)
Common Stock at end of period (shares) at Nov. 26, 2023		443,787
Equity at end of period at Nov. 26, 2023	$ 26,147	$ 2	7,489	(1,843)	20,499
Common Stock at beginning of period (shares) at Sep. 01, 2024	443,126	443,126
Equity at beginning of period at Sep. 01, 2024	$ 23,622	$ 2	7,829	(1,828)	17,619
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
NET INCOME	1,798				1,798
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax	(324)			(324)
APIC, Share-based Payment Arrangement, Increase for Cost Recognition	465		465
Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Gross		1,046
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised	$ (389)		(389)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	(230)	(230)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value	$ (206)		(4)		(202)
Cash dividends declared	$ (515)				(515)
Common Stock at end of period (shares) at Nov. 24, 2024	443,942	443,942
Equity at end of period at Nov. 24, 2024	$ 24,451	$ 2	$ 7,901	$ (2,152)	$ 18,700

Condensed Consolidated Statem_3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
NET INCOME	$ 1,798	$ 1,589
Depreciation and amortization	548	501
Non-cash lease expense	72	74
Stock-based compensation	463	444
Other Noncash Income (Expense)	(72)	43
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Merchandise inventories	(2,541)	(1,384)
Accounts payable	2,601	2,854
Other operating assets and liabilities, net	391	530
Net cash provided by operating activities	3,260	4,651
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of short-term investments	(247)	(200)
Maturities of short-term investments	541	878
Additions to property and equipment	(1,264)	(1,040)
Other investing activities, net	(15)	(4)
Net cash used in investing activities	(985)	(366)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Repayments of short-term borrowings	(194)	(173)
Proceeds from short-term borrowings	133	144
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	498
Tax withholdings on stock-based awards	(389)	(292)
Repurchases of common stock	(207)	(162)
Cash dividend payments	(515)	(905)
Financing lease payments	(21)	(84)
Net cash used in financing activities	(1,193)	(974)
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS	(81)	0
Net change in cash and cash equivalents	1,001	3,311
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS BEGINNING OF YEAR	9,906	13,700
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS END OF PERIOD	10,907	17,011
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Interest	44	52
Income taxes, net	401	210
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:
Financing lease assets obtained in exchange for new or modified leases	111	29
Operating lease assets obtained in exchange for new or modified leases	15	18
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid	$ 204	$ 203

Summary of Significant Accounti

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
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 24, 2024, Costco operated 896 warehouses worldwide: 616 in the United States (U.S.) located in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, 109 in Canada, 41 in Mexico, 36 in Japan, 29 in the United Kingdom (U.K.), 19 in Korea, 15 in Australia,14 in Taiwan, seven in China, five in Spain, two in France, and one each in Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. The Company operates e-commerce sites 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 1, 2024. 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 2025 is a 52-week year ending on August 31, 2025. References to the first quarter of 2025 and 2024 relate to the 12-week fiscal quarters ended November 24, 2024, and November 26, 2023. 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 balance sheet and statement of cash flows for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 to conform with current year presentation. Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted By The Company In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily 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. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, which requires public business entities on an annual basis to disclose specific categories in the income-tax rate reconciliation, provide information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, and disclose certain information about income taxes paid. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, which requires disaggregated disclosures of certain costs and expenses on the income statement on an annual and interim basis. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted. The Company is evaluating these standards.

Investments

Investments	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investments	Note 2—Investments The Company's investments were as follows: November 24, 2024: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 702 $ (11) $ 691 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 229 — 229 Total short-term investments $ 931 $ (11) $ 920 September 1, 2024: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 689 $ (1) $ 688 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 550 — 550 Total short-term investments $ 1,239 $ (1) $ 1,238 Gross unrealized holding gains and losses on available-for-sale securities were not material for the periods ended November 24, 2024, or September 1, 2024 . 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 2025 or 2024. The maturities of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at November 24, 2024, are as follows: Available-For-Sale Held-To-Maturity Cost Basis Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 132 $ 132 $ 229 Due after one year through five years 414 408 — Due after five years 156 151 — Total $ 702 $ 691 $ 229

Fair Value Measurement

Fair Value Measurement	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
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 indicates the level within the hierarchy reflecting the valuation techniques utilized. Level 2 November 24, September 1, Investment in government and agency securities $ 691 $ 688 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in asset position (1) 21 1 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in (liability) position (1) (2) (28) Total $ 710 $ 661 _______________ (1) The asset and liability values are included in other current assets and other current liabilities, respectively, in the accompanying condensed consolidated balance sheets. On November 24, 2024, and September 1, 2024, 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 2025 or 2024. Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis

Debt

Debt	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Note 4—Debt The carrying value of the Company’s long-term debt consisted of the following: November 24, September 1, 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 863 919 Total long-term debt 5,863 5,919 Less unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs 21 22 Less current portion (1) 97 103 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 5,745 $ 5,794 _______________ (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. The fair value of the Company's long-term debt, including the current portion, was approximately $5,273 and $5,412 at November 24, 2024, and September 1, 2024.

Equity

Equity	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Equity [Abstract]
Stockholders' equity	Note 5—Equity Dividends A quarterly cash dividend of $1.16 per share was declared on October 16, 2024, and paid on November 15, 2024. The dividend was $1.02 per share in the first quarter of 2024. 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 24, 2024, the remaining amount available under the program was $2,659. The following table summarizes the repurchase activity: Shares Repurchased (000s) Average Price per Share Total Cost First quarter of 2025 230 $ 899.23 $ 206 First quarter of 2024 288 $ 564.06 $ 162 These amounts may differ from the accompanying condensed consolidated statements of cash flows due to changes in unsettled stock repurchases at the end of each quarter. Purchases are made from time to time, as conditions warrant, in the open market or in block purchases and pursuant to plans under SEC Rule 10b5-1.

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Stock-Based Compensation Plans	Note 6—Stock-Based Compensation The 2019 Incentive Plan authorizes the issuance of up to a maximum of 15,885,000 RSUs. To preserve the value of outstanding awards, the number of RSUs that may be granted under this Plan is subject to adjustments from changes in capital structure. 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 24, 2024, 6,195,000 shares were available to be granted as RSUs, and the following awards were outstanding: • 2,280,000 time-based RSUs, which vest upon continued employment over specified periods and accelerate upon achievement of a long-service term; • 51,000 performance-based RSUs granted to executive officers, 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 • 70,000 performance-based RSUs granted to executive officers, subject to achievement of performance targets for 2025, 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 2025: Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at September 1, 2024 2,799 $ 463.24 Granted 1,025 883.78 Vested and delivered (1,481) 557.85 Forfeited (12) 502.86 Outstanding at November 24, 2024 2,331 $ 534.69 The remaining unrecognized compensation cost related to RSUs unvested at November 24, 2024, was $1,277, 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 24, November 26, Stock-based compensation expense $ 463 $ 444 Less recognized income tax benefits 101 95 Stock-based compensation expense, net $ 362 $ 349

Net Income per Common and Commo

Net Income per Common and Common Equivalent Share	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
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 24, November 26, Net income $ 1,798 $ 1,589 Weighted average basic shares 443,988 443,827 RSUs 903 576 Weighted average diluted shares 444,891 444,403 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. 24, 2024
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 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 actual 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 an immaterial accrual with respect to one matter 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 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 (No. 23cv011351), removed to federal court, No. 2:24-cv-00300 (E.D. Cal.). A second amended complaint was filed, which the Company has moved to dismiss. In January 2024, the same plaintiff filed a related Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) representative action, seeking civil penalties and asserting the same alleged underlying Labor Code violations and an additional suitable seating claim. In May 2024, the plaintiff filed an amended PAGA complaint; the Company has denied the material allegations of the complaint and filed a motion to stay the action. In August 2024, an employee filed an action under PAGA against the Company, alleging claims for penalties for alleged violations of the California Labor Code regarding: off-the-clock work, incorrect and untimely payment of wages. Nader v. Costco (No. CV-24-006198; Stanislaus County Superior Court). An amended complaint was filed in November 2024, as to which the Company has yet to respond. 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 by one county in Georgia are pending, and claims filed by certain cities and counties in New York are pending in state court, as are claims by certain county district attorneys in Pennsylvania. Claims against the Company in state courts in New Jersey, Oklahoma, Utah, and Arizona have been dismissed. Claims against the Company in federal court in Georgia and Florida have been dismissed. The Company is defending all of the pending matters. Between September 25 and October 31, 2023, five class action suits were filed against the Company alleging privacy law violations stemming from pixel trackers on Costco.com: Birdwell v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. T23-1405, Contra Costa County Superior Court; and Scott v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 2:23-cv-08808 (C.D. Cal.), now consolidated with R.S. v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 2:23-cv-01628 (W.D. Wash.); Groves, et ano., v. Costco Wholesale Corp., No. 2:23-cv-01662 (W.D. Wash.), and Castillo v. Costco Wholesale Corp., under No. 2:34-cv-01548 (W.D. Wash.). The Castillo plaintiffs filed a consolidated complaint on January 26, 2024, which seeks damages, equitable relief and attorneys’ fees under various statutes, including the Washington Consumer Protection Act, Washington Privacy Act, Washington Uniform Health Care Information Act, Electronic Communications Privacy Act, California Invasion of Privacy Act, and California Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. The consolidated complaint also alleges breach of implied contract, invasion of privacy, conversion, and unjust enrichment. The Company filed a motion to dismiss the Castillo complaint on March 11, 2024. In November 2024 the court denied the motion to dismiss in substantial part. On May 16, 2024, the parties stipulated to stay Birdwell pending resolution of Castillo. On January 2, and August 22, 2024, the Company received related civil investigative demands from the Washington Attorney General's Office. On January 3, 2024, the Company received a related pre-litigation letter from the Los Angeles Office of the County Counsel. The Company is in the process of responding to both agencies. On June 20, 2024, a class-action lawsuit was filed against the Company and Nice-Pak Products, Inc., alleging that Kirkland Signature Fragrance Free Baby Wipes contain 3.7 parts per billion of per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances. The complaint alleges that the label claim that the wipes are "made with naturally derived ingredients" thus violates various state consumer protection and false advertising laws. The complaint seeks unspecified damages, including punitive damages, as well as equitable relief and attorneys' fees and costs. The defendants filed a motion to dismiss on August 9, 2024. Bullard, et ano., v. Costco Wholesale Corp., et ano., No. 3:24-cv-03714 (N.D. Cal.). The Company has been served in over seventy product liability cases in California and Oregon related to its alleged sale of artificial and natural stone countertops. These lawsuits allege strict liability, negligence, breach of warranty, fraud, and failure to warn claims on the grounds that the fabricators and cutters of the stone slabs used to fabricate countertops offered for sale by Costco are exposed to silica particulates in the air while performing such work, allegedly causing lung diseases, including, but not limited to, silicosis. The defendants in these cases include the manufacturers, distributors, and retailers. The Company has denied all claims, has filed cross-claims pertaining to indemnity and contribution, and otherwise sought indemnity from responsible parties. 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. In May 2024 the Company received a Notice of Intent to File Administrative Complaint for Violations of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. The EPA is seeking administrative fines for importation, sale and distribution of misbranded devices and unregistered products the government asserts are pesticides under FIFRA. 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. 24, 2024
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 consider 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 1, 2024, and Note 1 above. Inter-segment net sales and expenses have been eliminated in calculating 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 24, 2024 Total revenue $ 45,088 $ 8,404 $ 8,659 $ 62,151 Operating income 1,498 362 336 2,196 12 Weeks Ended November 26, 2023 Total revenue $ 41,833 $ 7,901 $ 8,065 $ 57,799 Operating income 1,358 325 301 1,984 52 Weeks Ended September 1, 2024 Total revenue $ 184,143 $ 34,874 $ 35,436 $ 254,453 Operating income 6,217 1,648 1,420 9,285 Disaggregated Revenue The following table summarizes net sales by merchandise category; sales from e-commerce sites and business centers have been allocated to the applicable merchandise categories: 12 Weeks Ended November 24, November 26, Foods and Sundries $ 25,062 $ 23,024 Non-Foods 16,171 14,766 Fresh Foods 8,218 7,328 Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses 11,534 11,599 Total net sales $ 60,985 $ 56,717

Pay vs Performance Disclosure

Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
NET INCOME	$ 1,798	$ 1,589

Insider Trading Arrangements

Insider Trading Arrangements	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Trading Arrangements, by Individual
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted	false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated	false

Summary of Significant Accoun_2

Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
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. 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 1, 2024.
Fiscal Period, Policy	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 2025 is a 52-week year ending on August 31, 2025. References to the first quarter of 2025 and 2024 relate to the 12-week fiscal quarters ended November 24, 2024, and November 26, 2023.
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 balance sheet and statement of cash flows for the first quarter of fiscal 2024 to conform with current year presentation.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted, Policy	Recent Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted By The Company In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-07, which is intended to improve reportable segment disclosure requirements, primarily 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. In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, which requires public business entities on an annual basis to disclose specific categories in the income-tax rate reconciliation, provide information for reconciling items that meet a quantitative threshold, and disclose certain information about income taxes paid. The standard is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted. In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, which requires disaggregated disclosures of certain costs and expenses on the income statement on an annual and interim basis. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2027, with early adoption permitted. The amendments should be applied on a prospective basis. Retrospective application is permitted. The Company is evaluating these standards.

Investments (Tables)

Investments (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Investments	The Company's investments were as follows: November 24, 2024: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 702 $ (11) $ 691 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 229 — 229 Total short-term investments $ 931 $ (11) $ 920 September 1, 2024: Cost Unrealized Recorded Available-for-sale: Government and agency securities $ 689 $ (1) $ 688 Held-to-maturity: Certificates of deposit 550 — 550 Total short-term investments $ 1,239 $ (1) $ 1,238
Maturities of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities	The maturities of available-for-sale and held-to-maturity securities at November 24, 2024, are as follows: Available-For-Sale Held-To-Maturity Cost Basis Fair Value Due in one year or less $ 132 $ 132 $ 229 Due after one year through five years 414 408 — Due after five years 156 151 — Total $ 702 $ 691 $ 229

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

Fair Value Measurement (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value of Financial Assets and Liabilities Measured on 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 indicates the level within the hierarchy reflecting the valuation techniques utilized. Level 2 November 24, September 1, Investment in government and agency securities $ 691 $ 688 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in asset position (1) 21 1 Forward foreign-exchange contracts, in (liability) position (1) (2) (28) Total $ 710 $ 661 _______________ (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. 24, 2024
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 24, September 1, 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 863 919 Total long-term debt 5,863 5,919 Less unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs 21 22 Less current portion (1) 97 103 Long-term debt, excluding current portion $ 5,745 $ 5,794 _______________ (1) Net of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs.

Equity (Tables)

Equity (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
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 2025 230 $ 899.23 $ 206 First quarter of 2024 288 $ 564.06 $ 162

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Summary of RSU Transactions	The following table summarizes RSU transactions during the first quarter of 2025: Number of Weighted-Average Outstanding at September 1, 2024 2,799 $ 463.24 Granted 1,025 883.78 Vested and delivered (1,481) 557.85 Forfeited (12) 502.86 Outstanding at November 24, 2024 2,331 $ 534.69
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 24, November 26, Stock-based compensation expense $ 463 $ 444 Less recognized income tax benefits 101 95 Stock-based compensation expense, net $ 362 $ 349

Net Income per Common and Com_2

Net Income per Common and Common Equivalent Share (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
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 24, November 26, Net income $ 1,798 $ 1,589 Weighted average basic shares 443,988 443,827 RSUs 903 576 Weighted average diluted shares 444,891 444,403

Segment Reporting (Tables)

Segment Reporting (Tables)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024
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 24, 2024 Total revenue $ 45,088 $ 8,404 $ 8,659 $ 62,151 Operating income 1,498 362 336 2,196 12 Weeks Ended November 26, 2023 Total revenue $ 41,833 $ 7,901 $ 8,065 $ 57,799 Operating income 1,358 325 301 1,984 52 Weeks Ended September 1, 2024 Total revenue $ 184,143 $ 34,874 $ 35,436 $ 254,453 Operating income 6,217 1,648 1,420 9,285
Disaggregation of Revenue [Table Text Block]	Disaggregated Revenue The following table summarizes net sales by merchandise category; sales from e-commerce sites and business centers have been allocated to the applicable merchandise categories: 12 Weeks Ended November 24, November 26, Foods and Sundries $ 25,062 $ 23,024 Non-Foods 16,171 14,766 Fresh Foods 8,218 7,328 Warehouse Ancillary and Other Businesses 11,534 11,599 Total net sales $ 60,985 $ 56,717

Accounting Policies - Additiona

Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail)	Nov. 24, 2024 warehouse states
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of warehouses operated	896
UNITED STATES
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of warehouses operated	616
Number of states in country | states	47
CANADA
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of warehouses operated	109
MEXICO
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of warehouses operated	41
JAPAN
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of warehouses operated	36
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	19
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	7
SPAIN
Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Number of warehouses operated	5
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. 24, 2024	Sep. 01, 2024
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, cost basis, total	$ 702
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	691
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(11)	$ (1)
Held-to-maturity, cost basis	229
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity, Amortized Cost, before Allowance for Credit Loss	931	1,239
Short-term investments	920	1,238
Government and Agency Securities
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity [Line Items]
Available-for-sale, cost basis, total	702	689
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale	691	688
Debt Securities, Available-for-Sale, Unrealized Loss Position, Accumulated Loss	(11)	(1)
Certificates of deposit
Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity [Line Items]
Held-to-maturity, recorded basis, total	229	550
Held-to-maturity, cost basis	$ 229	$ 550

Investments - Maturities of Ava

Investments - Maturities of Available-for-sale and Held-to-maturity Securities (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 24, 2024 USD ($)
Available-for-sale, Cost Basis
Due in one year or less	$ 132
Due after one year through five years	414
Due after five years	156
Available-for-sale, cost basis, total	702
Available-for-sale, Fair Value
Due in one year or less	132
Due after one year through five years	408
Due after five years	151
Available-for-sale, recorded basis, total	691
Held-to-maturity
Due in one year or less	229
Due after one year through five years	0
Due after five years	0
Held-to-maturity, cost basis, total	$ 229

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. 24, 2024	Sep. 01, 2024
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Fair value of assets measured on recurring basis		$ 710	$ 661
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		691	688
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]	21	1
Fair value of liabilities measured on recurring basis	[1]	$ (2)	$ (28)
[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		Nov. 24, 2024	Sep. 01, 2024
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-Term Debt, Gross		$ 5,863	$ 5,919
Less unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs		21	22
Current portion of long-term debt	[1]	97	103
Long-term debt, excluding current portion		5,745	5,794
Long-term Debt, Fair Value		5,273	5,412
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		$ 863	$ 919
[1]Net of unamortized debt discounts and issuance costs

Equity - Additional Information

Equity - Additional Information - Dividends (Detail) - $ / shares	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared	$ 1.16	$ 1.02

Equity (Stock Repurchased Durin

Equity (Stock Repurchased During Period) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares	230	288
Average price per share	$ 899.23	$ 564.06
Total Cost	$ (206)	$ (162)

Equity - Additional Informati_2

Equity - Additional Information - Stock Repurchase Programs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 24, 2024	Jan. 19, 2023
Equity [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 2,659
Share 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. 24, 2024	Sep. 01, 2024
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	2,331	2,799
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares available to be granted	6,195
Time-based RSUs awards outstanding	2,280
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares	51
Unrecognized compensation cost	$ 1,277
Weighted-average recognition period	1 year 9 months 18 days
Share-based Payment Arrangement, Nonvested Award, Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition	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	70
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. 24, 2024 $ / shares shares
Number of units
Outstanding at September 1, 2024 | shares	2,799
Granted | shares	1,025
Vested and delivered | shares	(1,481)
Forfeited | shares	(12)
Outstanding at November 24, 2024 | shares	2,331
Weighted average grant date fair value
Outstanding at September 1, 2024 | $ / shares	$ 463.24
Granted | $ / shares	883.78
Vested and delivered | $ / shares	557.85
Forfeited | $ / shares	502.86
Outstanding at November 24, 2024 | $ / shares	$ 534.69

Stock-Based Compensation Plan_4

Stock-Based Compensation Plans - Summary of Stock-Based Compensation Expense (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Stock-based compensation expense before income taxes	$ 463	$ 444
Less recognized income tax benefit	101	95
Stock-based compensation expense, net of income taxes	$ 362	$ 349

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. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
NET INCOME	$ 1,798	$ 1,589
Weighted average number of common shares used in basic net income per common share	443,988	443,827
RSUs	903	576
Weighted average number of common shares and dilutive potential of common stock used in diluted net income per share	444,891	444,403

Segment Reporting Information b

Segment Reporting Information by Segment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023	Sep. 01, 2024
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 62,151	$ 57,799	$ 254,453
Operating Income	2,196	1,984	9,285
Operating Segments [Member] | United States Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	45,088	41,833	184,143
Operating Income	1,498	1,358	6,217
Operating Segments [Member] | Canada Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	8,404	7,901	34,874
Operating Income	362	325	1,648
Operating Segments [Member] | Other International Operations
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Total Revenue	8,659	8,065	35,436
Operating Income	$ 336	$ 301	$ 1,420

Segment Reporting Segment Repor

Segment Reporting Segment Reporting Information by Item Category (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 24, 2024	Nov. 26, 2023
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 62,151	$ 57,799
Foods and Sundries [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	25,062	23,024
Non-Foods [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	16,171	14,766
Fresh Foods [Member]
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	8,218	7,328
Ancillary and Other Businesses
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	11,534	11,599
Net Sales
Disaggregation of Revenue [Line Items]
Total Revenue	$ 60,985	$ 56,717