Will Costco say “Spending”?

Costco said “Spending” 8 times on its Sep 24, 2026 call (FY26 Q4), and on 7 of its last 8 calls: 2, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 3, 8 times. As of Oct 24, 2026, Costco said “Spending” on 4 of 5 calls with a settled Kalshi or Polymarket mention market since Sep 25, 2025 (80%), most recently on Sep 24, 2026. Parrot’s p for the next listing is 85% (n=5, from settlement history blended with transcripts), not a forecast.

85%from settlement history blended with transcripts · n=5counts: company speakers + operator
Last 10
4/5Last 10 settled, oldest to newest: yes no yes yes yes
Streak
said the last 3 times
Counts
company speakers + operator
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quotes of at most 25 words; select an appearance

Costco

Spending

Probability
85% · n=5
Settled
4/5 (80%)
Last calls
said in 7 of 8

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FY26 Q4 earnings call, Sep 24, 2026 · said 8 times (counts)

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8 counted (2 in prepared remarks, 6 in Q&A).

Ron Vachriscompanyprepared · 8:04Hear it 8:02, Ron Vachris In transcript

…a quarter of our total base. While these younger members start out spending a little less with us, over time, they grow into higher-spending members.…

Gary Millerchipcompanyqa · 26:26Hear it 26:23, Gary Millerchip In transcript

…about in prior quarters. Our members continue to show resilience in their spending, and they show a willingness to spend in discretionary areas where they're…

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FY26 Q3 earnings call, May 28, 2026 · said 3 times (counts)

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3 counted (1 in prepared remarks, 2 in Q&A).

Ron Vachriscompanyprepared · 6:50Hear it 6:44, Ron Vachris In transcript

…is a strong driver of loyalty as it is often our highest spending members who are using this service. Finally, as we learn more about…

Gary Millerchipcompanyqa · 22:36Hear it 22:30, Gary Millerchip In transcript

…impact and potential for future health and growth in terms of membership spending. Then, as you mentioned, we saw paid membership growth up just over…

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FY26 Q2 earnings call, Mar 5, 2026 · said 1 time (counts)

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1 counted (0 in prepared remarks, 1 in Q&A).

Gary MillerchipcompanyqaIn transcript

…to more of those marketing dollars that our vendors and suppliers are spending. Our first priority is really to build the capabilities internally around delivering…

FY26 Q1 earnings call, Dec 11, 2025 · not said

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FY25 Q4 earnings call, Sep 25, 2025 · said 1 time (counts)

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FY25 Q3 earnings call, May 29, 2025 · said 2 times (counts)

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FY25 Q2 earnings call, Mar 6, 2025 · said 3 times (counts)

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FY25 Q1 earnings call, Dec 12, 2024 · said 2 times (counts)

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Every settled listing

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Every settled listing of this word, newest first
DateListed asVenueResultOur count
Sep 24, 2026SpendingPolymarketYes8
Sep 24, 2026SpendingKalshiYes8
May 28, 2026SpendingKalshiYes3
Mar 5, 2026SpendingKalshiYes1
Dec 11, 2025SpendingPolymarketNo0
Dec 11, 2025SpendingKalshiNo0
Sep 25, 2025SpendingKalshiYes1

Questions

How many times did Costco say “Spending” on its last earnings call?
Costco said “Spending” 8 times on its Sep 24, 2026 call (FY26 Q4), and on 7 of its last 8 calls: 2, 3, 2, 1, 0, 1, 3, 8 times.
How often does Costco say “Spending”?
As of Oct 24, 2026, Costco said “Spending” on 4 of 5 calls with a settled Kalshi or Polymarket mention market since Sep 25, 2025 (80%), most recently on Sep 24, 2026.
What is the probability Costco says “Spending” next time?
85%, from settlement history blended with transcripts (n=5). It is a base rate from history, not a forecast and not advice.
Who has to say it for the market to count?
Under the next market's rule: company speakers + operator.

Cite parrot.markets, “Costco: ‘Spending’ mention history”, as of Oct 24, 2026, https://parrot.markets/earnings/COST/words/spending (CC BY 4.0)

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