Costco Wholesale Corp. posted better-than-expected earnings in the third quarter, a sign that the nation’s largest club chain is flexing its scale and devoted following to navigate tariffs and economic turbulence.

During its latest earnings call, Costco Wholesale Corp. offered a preview into the inner workings of its pricing and supply chain operations.

Costco said its team of buyers monitored prices on goods like butter and eggs "hourly" and rerouted imports to avoid US tariffs.