Analysis and Interpretation of Liquidity and Solvency Balance sheets and income statements for Costco Wholesale Corporation follow. Costco Wholesale Corporation Consolidated Statements of Earnings For Fiscal Years Ended ($ millions) Total revenue Operating expenses September 2, 2018 $141,576 Merchandise costs Selling, general and administrative Preopening expenses Operating Income Other income (expense) Interest expense Interest income and other, net Income before income taxes 123,152 13,876 68 4,480 159 (121) 4,442 Provision for income taxes 1,263 Net income including noncontrolling interests 3,179 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests (45) Net income attributable to Costco $3,134 Costco Wholesale Corporation Consolidated Balance Sheets ($ millions, except par value and share data) September 2, 2018 September 3, 2017 Current assets Cash and cash equivalents