Form 4: Costco Director Gifts Shares to Non-Profit Foundation

Costco Wholesale Corp. Director Jeffrey S. Raikes gifted 5,115 shares of common stock to a non-profit foundation.

Summary

• Jeffrey S. Raikes, a Director of Costco Wholesale Corp. (COST), reported a change in beneficial ownership.
• On January 27, 2026, Mr. Raikes disposed of 5,115 shares of Costco Common Stock.
• The transaction was a gift (Transaction Code 'G') to a non-profit foundation, with a price of $0 per share.
• Following this transaction, Mr. Raikes beneficially owns 11,292.936 shares of Costco Common Stock directly.

Sentiment

Score: 5

Explanation: The filing is a factual report of an insider's gift of shares, which is a neutral event in terms of the company's operational or financial performance. It does not indicate positive or negative sentiment towards the company's prospects.

Future Outlook

This filing is a report of an insider transaction and does not contain any forward-looking statements or guidance regarding the company's future performance.

Industry Context

This filing reports a routine insider transaction and does not provide information relevant to broader industry trends or competitive analysis.

Stakeholder Impact

• Shareholders: The direct ownership of a director has slightly decreased due to a philanthropic gift, which is generally not considered a material event for the company's stock performance.
• Community: The gift to a non-profit foundation represents a philanthropic contribution, potentially benefiting the recipient organization and reflecting positively on the director's and indirectly the company's social responsibility.

Key Dates

Keywords

Costco, COST, Insider Transaction, Form 4, Beneficial Ownership, Director, Share Gift, Jeffrey S. Raikes