Costco's Warehouse Expansion Strategy Fuels Long-Term Growth

Key Takeaways COST ended Q1 FY26 with 921 warehouses, including eight new openings across the U.S., Canada and France.The company plans 28 net new warehouses in FY26 and more than 30 annually in future years.FY25 new warehouses averaged $192M in first-year sales, up from $150M two years earlier.Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) is steadily expanding its footprint to strengthen its global presence, drive membership growth, and capitalize on rising demand for value-driven retail across both domestic and int ...