Costco at a crossroads: Strong sales stoke talk of special dividend or the elusive stock split (COST:NASDAQ)

Core Insights - Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) demonstrated consistent growth in comparable sales for November, despite external challenges such as consumer spending concerns, a government shutdown, and reduced SNAP payments [2] Financial Performance - Net sales for November reached $23.64 billion, reflecting an 8.1% increase year over year [2] - Comparable sales increased by 6.9%, indicating strong performance in the retail sector [2]