Risks for COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP (COST)

Here are some interesting risks from the recent filings of COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP. Our algorithms work hard to highlight risks unique to this company.

We are highly dependent on the financial performance of our U.S. and Canadian operations.

We may be unsuccessful implementing our growth strategy, including expanding our business in existing markets and new markets, which could have an adverse impact on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

Disruptions in our merchandise distribution or processing, packaging, manufacturing, and other facilities could adversely affect sales and member satisfaction.

We may not timely identify or effectively respond to consumer trends, which could negatively affect our relationship with our members, the demand for our products and services, and our market share.

We rely extensively on information technology to process transactions, compile results, and manage our businesses. Failure or disruption of our primary and back-up systems could adversely affect our businesses. A failure to adequately update our existing systems and implement new systems could harm our businesses and adversely affect our results of operations.