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-
OverallF
YieldA
GrowthB+
SafetyB-
ConsistencyB+
PerformanceDividend 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
Dividend Achiever
Payment History
21 payments (of 94 total)
| Ex-Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 todayAvg 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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