Costco Wholesale (COST) Dividend Yield, Date & History $1,005.60 +16.25 (+1.64%) (As of 01:21 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestSustainabilityTrends Costco Wholesale Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.46%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 0.46%. 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 21.52% 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 Crypto Swap ProfitsURGENT: This Altcoin Opportunity Won’t Wait – Act NowThe crypto bull market is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The next 3-6 months? They’re the most explosive phase of the cycle.>> Register for the Free WaveBot Workshop Now Costco Wholesale vs. The CompetitionCompare Costco Wholesale's annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Retail and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeCostco WholesaleRetail CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$4.64$0.03$1.30Dividend Yield0.47%168.53%4.00%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth12.92%27.48%14.22%Track Record21 years25 years19 yearsCostco Wholesale Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings27.25%Based on This Year's Estimate26.02%Based on Next Year's Estimate23.86%Based on Cashflow21.50% Costco Wholesale Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame * Start Date * End Date AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date10/16/2024Quarterly$1.16 - 0.52%11/1/202411/1/202411/15/20247/10/2024quarterly$1.16 - 0.52%7/26/20247/26/20248/9/20244/10/2024quarterly$1.16+$0.1413.73%0.64%4/25/20244/26/20245/10/2024URGENT: This Altcoin Opportunity Won’t Wait – Act Now (Ad)The crypto bull market is here, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. The next 3-6 months? They’re the most explosive phase of the cycle.>> Register for the Free WaveBot Workshop Now1/18/2024quarterly$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 0.47%. 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 21.87% based on cash flow Is Costco Wholesale a good dividend stock? Costco Wholesale's dividend yield of 0.47% 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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