Company / Operating Cash Flow per Share
Costco Operating Cash Flow per Share History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow per Share
$30.09
FY2025
5-year range
$14.40 / $30.09
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+17.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 80
Consumer Staples
What the data says
Among 80 Consumer Staples companies, Costco is in the top 4% for operating cash flow per share. Operating Cash Flow per Share has increased for 5 consecutive years, from $13.13 in FY2020 to $30.09 in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
30.09 in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +18.0%. Ranks 3rd among 80 companies in Consumer Staples.
Improved from $20.24 to $30.09 over the past 2 years.
Consumer Staples sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow per Share over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +14.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +18.0%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+117.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- Costco's operating cash flow per share has grown for 5 consecutive years.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow per share increased 17.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 80 companies in the Consumer Staples sector.
- Lowest operating cash flow per share in the period was in FY2018.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 4.50 (safe zone, above 2.9 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Operating Cash Flow per ShareValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $30.09 | +17.5% |
| FY2024 | $25.61 | +26.5% |
| FY2023 | $20.24 | +0.9% |
| FY2022 | $20.06 | +39.2% |
| FY2021 | $14.40 | +9.7% |
| FY2020 | $13.13 | -8.5% |
| FY2019 | $14.35 | +90.6% |
| FY2018 | $7.53 | -23.1% |
| FY2017 | $9.79 | +7.7% |
| FY2016 | $9.10 | +15.8% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 24, 2026