Costco Wholesale Corp

Common Name
Costco Wholesale
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Discount Stores
Employees
333,000
Ticker
COST
Exchange
NASDAQ/NGS
Description
Costco Wholesale Corporation operates as a membership-only warehouse club, providing a wide selection of merchandise across various categories internationally. As a leading player in the retail sector...

Costco Wholesale's Group Entities Data Preview

As of 8/31/2025, Tracenable has captured detailed data on Costco Wholesale's corporate ownership structure, offering an in-depth view of its significant subsidiaries and their importance within the group. a

The dataset includes information on 11 subsidiaries, identified as material based on their financial importance, operational scale, or strategic contribution to Costco Wholesale's consolidated operations. a

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Verified Sources Behind Costco Wholesale’s Group Entities Data

Every figure on this dashboard has a transparent audit trail. With Tracenable, each data point is traceable back to its original source, viewable directly inside our platform. Explore Costco Wholesale’s data sources below and access millions more through our Disclosure Search.

a. Costco Wholesale's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2025
a. Costco Wholesale's Financial & Extra-Financial Disclosure 2025

Insights into Costco Wholesale's Group Entities Location

Tracenable's group entities dataset provides geographic insights into Costco Wholesale's significant subsidiaries, revealing their location around the world. a

In total, the Costco Wholesale group includes 11 significant subsidiaries distributed across 8 countries, illustrating the company's governance network, operational footprint, and geographical consolidation structure. a

This visualization highlights the geographical distribution of Costco Wholesale's corporate structure, helping assess its international exposure, operational reach, and cross-border governance landscape. a

How geographically diverse is Costco Wholesale's corporate structure?

In 2025, Tracenable identified that the Costco Wholesale group consisted of 11 significant subsidiaries, located across 8 countries. a

This represents a focused geographic presence, reflecting the company's core operational centers or key strategic markets rather than a full view of its global entity network. a

What does the geographic footprint of Costco Wholesale reveal about its business operations?

Costco Wholesale's significant subsidiaries are primarily located in North America and Asia, which together host 81.82% of its material entities. a

This concentration suggests that the company's strategic and operational priorities are centered in these key markets, consistent with its focus on financially material or high-impact operations.

How transparent is Costco Wholesale about its group entities and ownership structure?

Costco Wholesale exhibits a limited level of transparency concerning its corporate ownership structure.

The disclosure covers only a small number of significant subsidiaries, typically those with material financial or operational relevance. a

Without full group hierarchy or equity details, it offers a restricted view of Costco Wholesale's broader ownership network, making it harder to assess the company's consolidated structure or cross-entity control.

Does Costco Wholesale maintain entities in low-tax or offshore jurisdictions?

No. Tracenable's data does not indicate any entities registered in jurisdictions typically categorized as low-tax or offshore financial centers, suggesting that Costco Wholesale's ownership network is primarily domiciled in standard corporate jurisdictions or that Costco Wholesale does not provide full transparency on its corporate structure. a