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) September 2, 2018 Total revenue $142,545 Operating expenses Merchandise costs 124,121 Selling, general and administrative 13,876 Preopening expenses 1,037 Operating Income 3,511 Other (income) expense Interest expense 159 Interest income and other, net (121) Income before income taxe