COST SEC Filing News — Costco Wholesale Corporation

Latest SEC filings for Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) explained in plain English. Covers insider buying and selling (Form 4), proposed insider sales (Form 144), material company events (8-K), and quarterly & annual reports (10-Q / 10-K). All data sourced directly from SEC EDGAR — last updated 2026-07-14.

Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Iceland, New Zealand, and Sweden. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, deli, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising appliances, small electronics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, s…
Sector: Consumer Defensive Industry: Discount Stores Market Cap: $422.1B CIK: 909832
20
Total Filings
0
Bullish Signals
4
Bearish Signals
9
Insider Transactions
4
Material Events (8-K)
2
Periodic Reports
Insider activity for COST has skewed bearish recently. Of the 20 filings tracked, 4 carry bearish signals (such as insider sales or negative 8-K disclosures) versus 0 bullish. This does not necessarily signal fundamental deterioration — insiders sell for many reasons — but it is worth monitoring alongside the company's core financial metrics.
COST Filing Activity Snapshot 2026-01-23 — 2026-07-14
Insider Transactions (Form 4)
0 buys vs 4 sells
Net insider selling in this period — insiders sell for many reasons beyond conviction.
Largest Transaction
$1.99M
Callans Patrick J · 2026-06-05
1,000 shares · Form 144
Form 144 Notices
5
Proposed insider sales filed — Form 144 is a notice of intent, not a confirmed transaction. Actual sales are confirmed via Form 4.
Recent SEC Filings
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-07-14

COST insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

RAIKES JEFFREY S (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: RAIKES JEFFREY S (Director) Shares: 5,249
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-07-08

COST filed 8-K — material company event

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-06-25

COST insider DENMAN KENNETH D (Director) sold 885 shares (~$847.3K)

DENMAN KENNETH D, listed as Director at COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW, reported an open-market sale of 885 COST shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: DENMAN KENNETH D (Director) Shares: 885 Est. Value: $847.3K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-23

COST Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by DENMAN KENNETH D (885 shares) ~$1.69M

DENMAN KENNETH D filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COST (COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: DENMAN KENNETH D Shares: 885 Est. Value: $1.69M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-12

COST Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Callans Patrick J (1,001 shares) ~$1.95M

Callans Patrick J filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COST (COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Callans Patrick J Shares: 1,001 Est. Value: $1.95M
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-06-05

COST Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Callans Patrick J (1,000 shares) ~$1.99M

Callans Patrick J filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COST (COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Callans Patrick J Shares: 1,000 Est. Value: $1.99M
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-06-03

COST filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-05-28

COST filed 8-K — material company event

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-04-15

COST filed 8-K — material company event

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-04-01

COST insider Frates Caton (Executive Vice President) sold 700 shares (~$695.1K)

Frates Caton, listed as Executive Vice President at COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW, reported an open-market sale of 700 COST shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Frates Caton (Executive Vice President) Shares: 700 Est. Value: $695.1K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-04-01

COST Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Caton Frates (700 shares) ~$1.38M

Caton Frates filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COST (COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Caton Frates Shares: 700 Est. Value: $1.38M
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-03-13

COST insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

George Sarah Catherine (Executive Vice President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: George Sarah Catherine (Executive Vice President) Shares: 642
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-03-13

COST insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

MILLERCHIP GARY (Executive Vice President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: MILLERCHIP GARY (Executive Vice President) Shares: 1,154
Form 10-Q Quarterly Report 2026-03-11

COST filed Quarterly Report (10-Q)

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW filed its quarterly report with the SEC. This report includes unaudited financial statements and management discussion for the quarter.

Filing: 10-Q (Quarterly Report)
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-03-11

COST insider Adamo Claudine (Executive Vice President) sold 730 shares (~$732.2K)

Adamo Claudine, listed as Executive Vice President at COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW, reported an open-market sale of 730 COST shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Adamo Claudine (Executive Vice President) Shares: 730 Est. Value: $732.2K
Form 144 Proposed Insider Sale 2026-03-09

COST Form 144 filed for proposed insider sale by Adamo Claudine (730 shares) ~$1.46M

Adamo Claudine filed a Form 144 with the SEC indicating intent to sell COST (COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW) shares. Form 144 reflects a proposed sale, not a completed transaction. The actual execution, if any, would typically appear later in a Form 4.

Filing: Form 144 (Proposed Sale Notice) Insider: Adamo Claudine Shares: 730 Est. Value: $1.46M
Form 8-K Material Company Update 2026-03-05

COST filed 8-K — material company event

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW filed an 8-K with the SEC reporting a material event. Filing excerpt: XBRL Viewer

Filing: 8-K (Material Event)
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-01-28

COST insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

RAIKES JEFFREY S (Director) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: RAIKES JEFFREY S (Director) Shares: 5,115
Form 4 Tax / Compensation Filing 2026-01-28

COST insider Form 4 filed for equity award, exercise, or tax withholding

Jones Teresa A. (Executive Vice President) filed a Form 4 covering compensation-related activity such as stock awards, option exercises, conversions, or tax withholding. These filings are usually neutral.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Jones Teresa A. (Executive Vice President) Shares: 300
Form 4 Insider Selling 2026-01-23

COST insider Jones Teresa A. (Executive Vice President) sold 850 shares (~$838.3K)

Jones Teresa A., listed as Executive Vice President at COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW, reported an open-market sale of 850 COST shares in a Form 4 filing. This is a confirmed insider sale, not just a proposed sale notice.

Filing: Form 4 (Insider Transaction) Insider: Jones Teresa A. (Executive Vice President) Shares: 850 Est. Value: $838.3K

Understanding Costco Wholesale Corporation's SEC Filings

Form 4 — Insider Transactions

Executives, directors, and large shareholders must report any purchase or sale of COST shares within two business days. Consistent buying by multiple insiders is often read as a confidence signal; large sales may reflect diversification or liquidity needs rather than negative conviction.

Form 144 — Proposed Insider Sales

Filed when a company affiliate intends to sell restricted or control shares. A Form 144 is a notice of intent, not confirmation — the actual sale is later confirmed via Form 4. It gives investors advance visibility into planned insider selling activity.

8-K — Material Events

The 8-K is an event-driven filing that Costco Wholesale Corporation must submit within four business days of a significant development — including earnings results, mergers, executive changes, credit facility updates, or regulatory actions. Each 8-K item code maps to a specific event type.

10-Q & 10-K — Periodic Reports

The 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual) are comprehensive reports covering Costco Wholesale Corporation's financial results, risk factors, management discussion, and business operations. The 10-K includes audited financials and is the most complete public disclosure the company makes each year.

Frequently Asked Questions — COST SEC Filings

What SEC filings does Costco Wholesale Corporation submit to the SEC?

Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) submits several types of SEC filings including Form 4 (insider transactions), Form 144 (proposed insider sales), 8-K reports (material events such as earnings releases, acquisitions, leadership changes), and periodic reports — the 10-Q (quarterly) and 10-K (annual). All filings are publicly available through SEC EDGAR.

What does a Form 4 filing tell me about COST?

A Form 4 for COST discloses a transaction by a company insider — typically a director, officer, or 10%+ shareholder. It shows the date, number of shares bought or sold, the price, and the insider's updated total ownership. Consistent insider buying across multiple executives is often interpreted as a bullish signal.

How do I interpret an 8-K filing from Costco Wholesale Corporation?

An 8-K signals a material event requiring prompt disclosure. Common triggers include earnings pre-announcements, acquisitions, leadership appointments or departures, credit changes, or regulatory actions. Read the item codes inside the filing to understand exactly what was disclosed before drawing conclusions.

What is the difference between a 10-K and 10-Q for COST?

The 10-K is Costco Wholesale Corporation's annual report with fully audited financial statements, comprehensive MD&A, and complete risk factor disclosures — filed 60–90 days after fiscal year-end. The 10-Q is a lighter quarterly report with unaudited financials filed for the first three quarters. Together they provide a continuous financial picture of the company.

Where can I see all COST SEC filings directly on EDGAR?

You can view all historical Costco Wholesale Corporation filings on the SEC EDGAR company page for COST. Each filing card on this page links directly to the original SEC document.

How often does Costco Wholesale Corporation file with the SEC?

Costco Wholesale Corporation files one 10-K per year and up to three 10-Qs per year. Form 4 insider transactions must be reported within two business days of each trade, so the frequency depends on how often insiders are buying or selling COST shares. 8-K filings occur whenever a material event happens — which can be several times per quarter for an active company.

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