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Costco Posts 6.8% Sales Growth in May, Slightly Slower Than April

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Costco reported a 6.8% increase in sales for the month of May compared to May 2024 .

Comparable store sales rose 4.1% in the U.S. , 4.3% for the total company, and online sales grew 11.6% in May .

JPMorgan analysts said cooler than average weather in May could have slowed sales, while purchases rushed by tariffs likely peaked in March and April .

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