The latest data point for COST in Q3'26 shows an EPS of -9.09 USD, representing a significant year-over-year decline of -311.89%. This follows a period of consistent profitability, with the previous quarter Q2'26 recording an EPS of 4.58 USD and a YoY growth of 13.65%. From Q4'23 to Q2'26, the company maintained a steady upward trend in profitability characterized by clear seasonality, with performance consistently peaking in the fourth quarter of each fiscal year, such as the 5.88 USD reached in Q4'25. However, the data reveals a sharp inflection point in Q3'26, where the EPS transitioned from a stable growth pattern (averaging double-digit YoY increases) to a substantial negative value. This sudden contraction marks a significant departure from the historical growth trajectory observed throughout the 2024 and 2025 fiscal years.