Costco Wholesale (COST) Dividend Yield, Date & History $958.82 +8.91 (+0.94%) (As of 05:19 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Costco Wholesale Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.48%Annual Dividend$4.64Recent Dividend Payment Nov. 15 Dividend Increase Track Record 21 YearsAnnualized 3-Year Dividend Growth 12.92%Dividend Payout Ratio 27.25% Costco Wholesale (COST) pays an annual dividend of $4.64 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.48%. The next quarterly payment of $1.16 per share was paid on Friday, November 15, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, November 1. COST has grown its dividend for 21 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 4.13%. The company currently pays out 27.25% of its earnings and 22.57% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryCOST Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Costco Wholesale's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Costco Wholesale in Dividend Calculator COST Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Costco Wholesale's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Costco Wholesale in Dividend Yield Calculator Ad DarwinHow Low-Cost Stocks Generate Monthly IncomeAre you ready to transform your investment strategy and generate a steady monthly income? 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But the mainstream media is not buying it.Click here to watch this demo and decide for yourself.1/18/2024quarterly$1.02-$13.9893.20%0.59%2/1/20242/2/20242/16/202412/13/2023special$15.00+$13.981,370.59%12/27/202312/28/20231/12/202410/18/2023quarterly$1.02 - 0.7%11/2/202311/3/202311/17/20238/9/2023Quarterly$1.02 - 0.73%8/24/20238/25/20239/8/20234/19/2023quarterly$1.02+$0.1213.33%0.82%5/4/20235/5/20235/19/20231/19/2023Quarterly$0.90 - 0.75%2/2/20232/3/20232/17/2023This table shows Costco Wholesale's quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Costco Wholesale Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Costco Wholesale's dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Costco Wholesale is 0.48%. Learn more on COST's dividend yield history. How much is Costco Wholesale's annual dividend? The annual dividend for COST shares is $4.64. Learn more on COST's annual dividend history. How often does Costco Wholesale pay dividends? Costco Wholesale pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When was Costco Wholesale's most recent dividend payment? Costco Wholesale's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $1.16 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, November 15, 2024. When was Costco Wholesale's most recent ex-dividend date? Costco Wholesale's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, November 1, 2024. Is Costco Wholesale's dividend growing? Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 12.92% per year. What track record does Costco Wholesale have of raising its dividend? Costco Wholesale has increased its dividend for the past 21 consecutive years. When did Costco Wholesale last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.14 on Wednesday, April 10, 2024. What is Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for COST is: 27.25% based on the trailing year of earnings 26.02% based on this year's estimates 23.86% based on next year's estimates 22.57% based on cash flow Is Costco Wholesale a good dividend stock? Costco Wholesale's dividend yield of 0.49% is lower than the average Retail/Wholesale company that issues a dividend. The company's 21 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio of 27.25% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Costco Wholesale stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation. 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