As of the latest data point in Q3'26, Costco (COST) reported Cash & Short-term Investments of 19.996B USD and a significantly reduced Debt level of 2.466B USD. This represents a substantial improvement in the company's net cash position compared to previous periods. From Q4'23 to Q3'26, the company's cash reserves exhibited a volatile but upward trend, recovering from a low of 10.321B USD in Q2'24 to its current peak. Conversely, debt levels remained relatively stable around the 8B USD to 9B USD range before experiencing a sharp decline from 8.165B USD in Q2'26 to 2.466B USD in Q3'26. This divergence highlights a strengthening balance sheet with increasing liquidity and reduced leverage over the analyzed timeframe.