Costco announced changes in its leadership and new bonus plans for executives based on sales and profits.

Oct 16, 2026, 4:59 PM ETPaperworkRead the original at SEC EDGAR

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Costco set executive bonus targets tied to sales, pre-tax income, and environmental and social goals. Bonuses can reach 120% of target, but the filing reports no results or total payout, so it does not show a change in Costco's business outlook.

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This sets how some leaders can earn bonuses, but it does not show whether Costco reached its sales or profit goals. Pay tied to those goals may focus leaders on them, but bonuses can also add costs. The filing reports no results or total payout, so it does not show a change in Costco's business outlook.

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