Costco Wholesale Corporation ( COST ) shares are falling Friday after the company reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings that fell short of expectations.

Costco Wholesale Corporation ( COST ) shares are falling Friday after the company reported second-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings that fell short of expectations.

What To Know: Despite strong revenue growth, the company's quarterly earnings per share came in at $4.02, missing analyst estimates.

Net sales for the second quarter rose 9.1% year-over-year to $62.53 billion, while total revenue--including membership fees--reached $63.72 billion.

Comparable sales, excluding the impact of gasoline prices and foreign exchange, increased 9.1% during the second quarter. 

COST Price Action: Costco shares were down 7.33% at $951.33 at the time of writing, according to Benzinga Pro.

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