Costco sets fiscal 2027 executive bonus plan, with $1.2 million base for CEO

Costco Wholesale has set its fiscal 2027 bonus plan for top executives, with a base bonus of $1.2 million for its chief executive, according to an 8-K filed Oct. 16.

The board's compensation committee approved the criteria on Oct. 13. The nominating and governance committee also signed off on the environmental and social goals.

How the plan works

Executive officers other than the CEO are eligible for a base bonus of $400,000. That includes $160,000 tied to sales targets and $160,000 tied to pre-tax income targets. Each of those pieces can pay from zero to 120% of target, depending on results. Up to another $80,000 can be earned on environmental and social goals, including human capital and environmental metrics.

The CEO's $1.2 million base includes $500,000 tied to sales and $500,000 tied to pre-tax income, each also paying from zero to 120%. Another $200,000 is tied to environmental and social metrics.

The plan itself, filed as an exhibit, refers to the role as chief executive officer and president.

Sources

1. Costco Wholesale Corporation Form 8-K, filed Oct. 16, 2026, accession 0000909832-26-000100

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