Costco's fiscal third-quarter earnings and revenue surpassed analysts' expectations, with earnings per share reaching $4.28 against a projected $4.24 and revenue hitting $63.21 billion versus an anticipated $63.19 billion. Comparable sales increased by 8%, driven by e-commerce growth of nearly 16%. Despite potential tariff-related cost increases, Costco's strong supplier relationships and bulk discounts position it favorably in a challenging economic climate. CEO Ron Vachris highlighted the increased reliance of customers on Costco during uncertain times.

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