Costco Wholesale (COST) AGM 2026 summary

Opening remarks and agenda

• Chairman introduced the Board, including a new nominee, Gina Raimondo, and outlined the meeting's structure and voting process.

• Voting instructions and record date were provided, with a quorum confirmed for the meeting.

Board and executive committee updates

• Gina Raimondo, former Secretary of Commerce and Governor, was nominated to the Board, bringing expertise in global relations and international business.

Overview of voting outcomes

• All Board nominees, including the new nominee, were reelected with 94–99% approval.

• KPMG was ratified as auditor with over 95% approval.

• Executive compensation was approved by 88% of shares.

• A shareholder proposal on climate risk reporting was rejected by over 98% of shares.