Roland Michael Vachris, President and CEO of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW, filed a Form 4 on October 26, 2026, disclosing the settlement of a performance-based restricted stock unit award and related tax-withholding transactions in Costco common stock, all dated October 22, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • RSU award settled: Vachris acquired 13,973 shares of common stock on October 22, 2026, at a price of $0, representing a grant of restricted stock units.
  • Performance condition met: According to the filing, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors deemed the performance conditions concerning fiscal 2026 satisfied.
  • Three tax-withholding disposals: The company withheld 1,403.592 shares, 1,120.544 shares, and 1,131.478 shares, all at $1,018.21 per share, covering taxes on vesting restricted stock units.
  • Resulting beneficial ownership: Following all reported transactions, Vachris directly held 62,575.444 shares of Costco common stock.
  • Vesting schedule: The earned awards vest 20% on the first anniversary of the October 22, 2025 grant date, with an additional 20% vesting over each of the ensuing four years based on continued employment.
  • Issuer and exchange: Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW trades on NASDAQ:COST.

Vachris RSU Settlement and Tax Withholding Details for October 22, 2026

According to the Form 4 filed on October 26, 2026, Roland Michael Vachris, who serves as President and CEO and is also listed as a Director of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW (NASDAQ:COST), reported a series of transactions in the company's common stock. The primary event was the acquisition of 13,973 shares under transaction code "A" at a price of $0, reflecting the settlement of restricted stock units. The filing notes that the grant was initially made on October 22, 2025, subject to performance conditions related to fiscal 2026, which the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors has since deemed satisfied.

Following the share acquisition, Vachris's direct beneficial ownership stood at 66,231.058 shares. The company then withheld shares on the same date to cover tax obligations connected to the vesting of previously granted restricted stock units. Three separate withholding transactions, each coded "F," reduced his holdings: first by 1,403.592 shares, then by 1,120.544 shares, and finally by 1,131.478 shares. All three disposals were executed at $1,018.21 per share, which the filing identifies as the closing market price of Costco common stock on Nasdaq on October 22, 2026.

After all reported transactions, Vachris directly beneficially owned 62,575.444 shares. The filing was signed by Alejandro Torres as Attorney-in-Fact. The vesting structure for the earned award, as disclosed, calls for 20% to vest on the first anniversary of the October 22, 2025 grant date, with an additional 20% vesting over each of the four subsequent years, contingent on continued employment with the company.

What Was Disclosed

The filing disclosed the settlement of a performance-based RSU award of 13,973 shares for Costco's President and CEO, along with three company tax-withholding transactions totaling 3,655.614 shares at $1,018.21 each, leaving Vachris with direct beneficial ownership of 62,575.444 shares.