Costco Wholesale Corporation reported its Q4 2024 earnings, showing a mixed performance. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $5.29, surpassing analysts' estimates of $5.08, marking an 8.8% year-over-year increase. However, revenue fell short of expectations, coming in at $79.7 billion compared to the anticipated $79.97 billion. Net sales for the quarter were $78.2 billion, a 1.0% year-over-year increase. The company's net income was reported at $2.35 billion, exceeding the estimated $2.26 billion. Despite the revenue miss, Costco's operating margin improved to 3.9%, above the expected 3.7%. Membership fees totaled $1.51 billion, slightly below the $1.6 billion estimate. Annual net sales grew by 5.0% to $249.6 billion. Following the earnings report, Costco's stock declined by 1.1% in after-hours trading. The company has a 45% beat rate and previously reported EPS of $5.14 last quarter.