Costco Comparable Store Sales Rise 4.5% in September

Investing -- Costco reported Wednesday comparable store sales grew 4.5% in September amid stronger growth beyond its core domestic markets in the U.S. and Canada.

Costco Wholesale Corp (NASDAQ: COST) was flat in aftermarket hours.

Comparable sales in the U.S. and Canada rose 3.2% and 6.7% respectively in September, while other international climbed 10% in the five weeks through Oct. 1.

Net sales rose to $22.75 billion in the five-week period ended Oct. 1, an increase of 6% from $21.46 billion last year.

E-commerce sales were up 3.7% during the period.

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