As of Q2'26, Costco's cash and short-term investments reached $18.24B USD, marking a robust increase from the prior quarter, while total debt stood at $8.24B USD, reflecting a modest uptick but remaining well below cash levels. This net cash position of approximately $10B USD underscores the company's strong liquidity at the latest reporting period. Over the period from Q3'23 to Q2'26, cash and short-term investments exhibited an overall upward trend, growing from $13.71B USD to $18.24B USD with notable peaks in Q1'26 ($17.18B USD) and Q2'26, despite a temporary dip to $10.32B USD in Q2'24. In contrast, debt levels showed relative stability and a slight decline overall, fluctuating between $8.03B USD and $9.43B USD before settling around $8.24B USD, highlighting improved financial flexibility and a conservative leverage approach amid expanding cash reserves.