COST Dividend History, Dates & Yield

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Costco Wholesale Corporation · Consumer Defensive

Current Price
$997.28
Dividend Yield
0.53%
Annual Dividend
$5.37
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
27.90%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
F
Yield
A
Growth
B+
Safety
B-
Consistency
B+
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
27.90%
FCF Payout Ratio
26.20%
5Y Growth Rate
12.97%
1Y Growth Rate
12.44%
Consecutive Increases
21 years
Consecutive Payments
23 years
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Payment History

21 payments (of 94 total)
Ex-DateAmount
May 1, 2026$1.4700
Jan 30, 2026$1.3000
Oct 31, 2025$1.3000
Aug 1, 2025$1.3000
May 2, 2025$1.3000
Feb 7, 2025$1.1600
Nov 1, 2024$1.1600
Jul 26, 2024$1.1600
Apr 25, 2024$1.1600
Feb 1, 2024$1.0200
Dec 27, 2023$15.0000
Nov 2, 2023$1.0200
Aug 24, 2023$1.0200
May 4, 2023$1.0200
Feb 2, 2023$0.9000
Oct 27, 2022$0.9000
Jul 28, 2022$0.9000
Apr 28, 2022$0.9000
Feb 3, 2022$0.7900
Oct 28, 2021$0.7900
Jul 29, 2021$0.7900

5-Year Yield Range

Where COST's yield sits today
Avg 0.60%High 0.76%Low 0.49%Current 0.53%
0.49%0.76%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Costco Wholesale Corporation pay dividends?

Yes, Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) pays a quarterly dividend of $5.37 per share annually, yielding 0.53%.

How much does COST pay in dividends per year?

COST pays $5.37 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is COST's dividend safe?

COST has a payout ratio of 27.9% and has paid dividends for 23 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B+.

What is COST's dividend growth rate?

COST has grown its dividend at 12.97% annually over the past 5 years.

Has COST ever cut its dividend?

COST has increased its dividend for 21 consecutive years without a cut.

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