Analysis and Interpretation of Profitability 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 Merchandise costs September 2, 2018 $141,576 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