COST Dividend History & Analysis | 0.6% Yield

COST has a dividend yield of 0.6% and paid 5.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.55%
Payout Ratio 26.7%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 13.31%
Consistency Lifetime 43.5%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.47%
Payout FCF 19.2%
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 55.37%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -0.8%
Total Return 5y: 168.5%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CA 11,883 M 8.07% 9.42%
ACOMO 872 M 5.25% 7.72%
AD 36,287 M 3.51% 6.0%
ACI 9,135 M 3.60% 5.35%
VLGEA 505 M 2.93% 5.44%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CA 11,883 M 24.4% 95.4%
PSMT 4,121 M 15.8% 92.3%
CASY 20,915 M 11.8% 98.0%
KR 39,622 M 14.5% 62.3%
TGT 47,948 M 9.36% 100%

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COST Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-10-31 2025-10-31 2025-11-14 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.14%
2025-08-01 2025-08-01 2025-08-15 Quarterly 1.3 0% 0.14%
2025-05-02 2025-05-02 2025-05-16 Quarterly 1.3 12.1% 0.13%
2025-02-07 2025-02-07 2025-02-21 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.11%
2024-11-01 2024-11-01 2024-11-15 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.13%
2024-07-26 2024-07-26 2024-08-09 Quarterly 1.16 0% 0.14%
2024-04-25 2024-04-26 2024-05-10 Quarterly 1.16 13.7% 0.16%
2024-02-01 2024-02-02 2024-02-16 Quarterly 1.02 -93.2% 0.15%
2023-12-27 2023-12-28 2024-01-14 Other 15 1370.6% 2.26%
2023-11-02 2023-11-03 2023-11-17 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.18%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-08 Quarterly 1.02 0% 0.19%
2023-05-04 2023-05-05 2023-05-19 Quarterly 1.02 13.3% 0.21%
2023-02-02 2023-02-03 2023-02-17 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.17%
2022-10-27 2022-10-28 2022-11-10 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.18%
2022-07-28 2022-07-29 2022-08-12 Quarterly 0.9 0% 0.17%
2022-04-28 2022-04-29 2022-05-13 Quarterly 0.9 13.9% 0.16%
2022-02-03 2022-02-04 2022-02-18 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.15%
2021-10-28 2021-10-29 2021-11-12 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.16%
2021-07-29 2021-07-30 2021-08-13 Quarterly 0.79 0% 0.19%
2021-04-29 2021-04-30 2021-05-14 Quarterly 0.79 12.9% 0.21%
2021-02-04 2021-02-05 2021-02-19 Quarterly 0.7 -93% 0.2%
2020-12-01 2020-12-02 2020-12-11 Other 10 1328.6% N/A
2020-10-29 2020-10-30 2020-11-13 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2020-07-30 2020-07-31 2020-08-14 Quarterly 0.7 0% N/A
2020-04-30 2020-05-01 2020-05-15 Quarterly 0.7 7.7% N/A
2020-02-06 2020-02-07 2020-02-21 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2019-10-31 2019-11-01 2019-11-15 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2019-08-29 2019-08-30 2019-09-13 Quarterly 0.65 0% N/A
2019-05-09 2019-05-10 2019-05-24 Quarterly 0.65 14% N/A
2019-02-07 2019-02-08 2019-02-22 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2018-11-08 2018-11-09 2018-11-23 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2018-08-30 2018-08-31 2018-09-14 Quarterly 0.57 0% N/A
2018-05-10 2018-05-11 2018-05-25 Quarterly 0.57 14% N/A
2018-02-15 2018-02-16 2018-03-02 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-11-16 2017-11-17 2017-12-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-08-16 2017-08-18 2017-09-01 Quarterly 0.5 0% N/A
2017-05-10 2017-05-12 2017-05-26 Quarterly 0.5 -92.9% N/A
2017-05-08 2017-05-10 2017-05-26 Other 7 1455.6% N/A
2017-02-08 2017-02-10 2017-02-24 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-11-02 2016-11-04 2016-11-18 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-08-10 2016-08-12 2016-08-26 Quarterly 0.45 0% N/A
2016-04-27 2016-04-29 2016-05-13 Quarterly 0.45 12.5% N/A
2016-02-10 2016-02-12 2016-02-26 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-11-10 2015-11-13 2015-11-27 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-08-12 2015-08-14 2015-08-28 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2015-04-29 2015-05-01 2015-05-15 Quarterly 0.4 12.7% N/A
2015-02-11 2015-02-13 2015-02-27 Quarterly 0.355 -92.9% N/A
2015-02-05 2015-02-09 2015-02-27 Other 5 1308.5% N/A
2014-11-12 2014-11-14 2014-11-28 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A
2014-07-09 2014-07-11 2014-07-25 Quarterly 0.355 0% N/A

COST Dividend FAQ

Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:COST) operates a global network of membership-based warehouse clubs across North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the United Kingdom, selling a broad mix of food, grocery, and non-food items, plus ancillary services such as gasoline, pharmacies, and travel. The business model relies on low-margin, high-volume sales and a renewal-driven membership fee structure.

What is the Dividend Yield of COST?

As of January 2026, COST`s dividend yield is 0.55%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 5.06 USD by the current share price of 924.88.

Does COST pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, COST paid a dividend of 5.06 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-10-31 and the payout was 1.3 USD.

How often does COST pay dividends?

COST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, COST has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-10-31.

COST dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for COST for the next 4 payments are between 1.302 (+0.2%) and 2.275 (+75.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will COST pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.3 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-10-31. The next Ex-Dividend date for Costco Wholesale (COST) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for COST?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Costco Wholesale (COST) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of COST?

COST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 13.3% per year.
Strong growth: COST's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of COST?

COST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.47%. If you bought COST's shares at 344.42 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (5.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.47% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of COST?

COST Payout Consistency is 43.5%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very unstable: Costco Wholesale has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does COST have a good Dividend Yield?

COST`s 0.55% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of COST?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of COST is 26.7%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of COST?

COST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 55.37%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

COST Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in COST's Outstanding Shares?

Costco Wholesale's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.01% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has COST ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 14, 2000 with a ratio of 2:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 195,202,000
1986 199,118,000 +2.01%
1987 209,040,000 +4.98%
1988 210,652,000 +0.77%
1989 221,500,000 +5.15%
1990 213,636,400 -3.55%
1991 218,695,700 +2.37%
1992 211,818,200 -3.14%
1993 412,500,000 +94.74%
1994 440,909,100 +6.89%
1995 381,538,500 -13.47%
1996 397,500,000 +4.18%
1997 445,000,000 +11.95%
1998 460,000,000 +3.37%
1999 461,785,700 +0.39%
2000 473,920,000 +2.63%
2001 477,395,000 +0.73%
2002 478,857,000 +0.31%
2003 480,348,000 +0.31%
2004 489,284,000 +1.86%
2005 486,367,000 -0.6%
2006 467,836,000 -3.81%
2007 445,717,000 -4.73%
2008 440,533,000 -1.16%
2009 444,849,000 +0.98%
2010 441,360,000 -0.78%
2011 440,615,000 -0.17%
2012 438,643,000 -0.45%
2013 442,420,000 +0.86%
2014 442,210,000 -0.05%
2015 441,386,000 -0.19%
2016 440,525,000 -0.2%
2017 440,851,000 +0.07%
2018 442,749,000 +0.43%
2019 443,680,000 +0.21%
2020 444,386,000 +0.16%
2021 444,604,000 +0.05%
2022 444,531,000 -0.02%
2023 444,403,000 -0.03%
2024 444,977,000 +0.13%
2025 444,515,000 -0.1%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2025-12-29 02:17