COST Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data
COST's dividend history, current yield (0.6%), dividend growth rate (8.2%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Discount Stores).
Yield 12m
0.59%
Dividends per Share 12m
0.26
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y
8.15%
Overall Dividend Rating
41.58%
Yield on Cost 5y
1.06%
Payout Ratio
-
Payout Frequency 12m
4
Payout Consistency
55.9%
Total Return 12m: 13.64%
Total Return 5y: 81.57%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly
Number of Payouts Yearly
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COST Dividend History: Last 15 Payments (CAD) as of July 2025
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate QoQ | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-26 | Quarterly | 0.0809 | 11.3% | 0.17% |
| 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.0727 | 35.1% | 0.15% |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-22 | Quarterly | 0.0538 | 0.5% | 0.13% |
| 2024-07-26 | 2024-07-26 | 2024-08-16 | Quarterly | 0.0536 | -0.7% | 0.14% |
| 2024-04-25 | 2024-04-26 | 2024-05-17 | Quarterly | 0.054 | 11.9% | 0.16% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-26 | Quarterly | 0.0482 | -93.2% | 0.15% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-19 | Other | 0.707 | 1397.6% | 2.27% |
| 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-27 | Quarterly | 0.0472 | -2.2% | 0.18% |
| 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-25 | 2023-09-15 | Quarterly | 0.0483 | 1.6% | 0.19% |
| 2023-05-04 | 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.0475 | 11.1% | 0.2% |
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-27 | Quarterly | 0.0428 | 1.1% | 0.17% |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-18 | Quarterly | 0.0423 | -0.1% | 0.18% |
| 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-19 | Quarterly | 0.0424 | -2.5% | 0.17% |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-20 | Quarterly | 0.0435 | 14.9% | 0.16% |
| 2022-02-03 | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-28 | Other | 0.0378 | 0% | 0.15% |
COST Dividend FAQ
Does COST pay a dividend?
As of July 2025, COST paid a dividend of 0.26 CAD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-05-02 and the payout was 0.08093 CAD.What is the Dividend Yield of COST?
As of July 2025, COST`s dividend yield is 0.59%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.26 CAD by the current share price of 44.76.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 2025-05-02.Will COST pay dividends in 2025?
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.08093 CAD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-05-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Costco CDR (CAD Hedged) (COST) is currently unknown.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for COST?
The next Ex-Dividend date for Costco CDR (CAD Hedged) (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 8.15% 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 1.06%. If you bought COST's shares at 24.65 CAD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.26 CAD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.06% of your original purchase price.What is the Payout Consistency of COST?
COST Payout Consistency is 55.9%.
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 CDR (CAD Hedged) has a poor track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.
Does COST have a good Dividend Yield?
COST`s 0.59% 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 unknown.What is the Dividend Rating of COST?
COST`s Overall Dividend Rating is 41.58%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.Key Metric Definitions
- Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
- Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
- Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
- Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
- Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid per year (typically quarterly).
- Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
- Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
- Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.