COST is Costco Wholesale Corporation (Consumer Defensive). Trading at $944.32. Current dividend yield: 0.62%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $5.88 |
| Current yield | 0.62% |
| Payment frequency | Quarterly |
| Next ex-dividend date | Oct 23, 2026(in 72 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Last payment amount | $1.4700 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | -16.88% |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 13.18% |
| Payout ratio | 27% |
| Market cap | $420.34B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | $1.4700 |
| 2026-05-01 | $1.4700 |
| 2026-01-30 | $1.3000 |
| 2025-10-31 | $1.3000 |
| 2025-08-01 | $1.3000 |
| 2025-05-02 | $1.3000 |
| 2025-02-07 | $1.1600 |
| 2024-11-01 | $1.1600 |
About COST
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
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Frequently asked
What is COST's dividend yield?
COST (Costco Wholesale Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 0.62%, which works out to about $5.88 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is COST's next ex-dividend date?
COST's next ex-dividend date is Oct 23, 2026 (in 72 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did COST last pay a dividend?
COST's most recent dividend payment date was Jul 24, 2026.
How often does COST pay dividends?
COST pays dividends on a quarterly schedule.
How fast is COST growing its dividend?
COST has been growing its dividend at a 13.18% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-08-12. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.