COST
Costco Wholesale
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Consumer Defensive
- NASDAQ: COST
- Dividend
Last dividend date: May 1, 2026
Dividend yield: 0.55%
Payout ratio: 27%
Costco Wholesale's last dividend was on May 1, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $1.47 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $5.37 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 0.55% based on its recent close price. The latest dividend marks an increase of $0.17, or 13% from the previous dividend.
COST dividend stats
vs. Consumer Defensive sector
Costco Wholesale Dividend yield
Costco Wholesale's dividend yield of 0.55% is below the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Consumer Defensive sector average of 3.1%, Costco Wholesale's dividend yield is 82% lower. The current dividend yield is below the historical average of 1.3% of the last 5 years.
COST Dividend history
Costco Wholesale has a long dividend history, including the last 22 consecutive years with dividend payouts. COST has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS marks an increase of 12% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 0.8% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks an increase of 14%.
Costco Wholesale Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2026 | $1.47 | 0.53% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $1.3 | 0.55% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $1.3 | 0.56% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $1.3 | 0.52% |
| May 2, 2025 | $1.3 | 0.47% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $1.16 | 0.44% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $1.16 | 2.22% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $1.16 | 2.49% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $1.16 | 2.8% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $1.02 | 2.71% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $15 | 2.84% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $1.02 | 0.71% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $1.02 | 0.72% |
| May 4, 2023 | $1.02 | 0.76% |
| Feb 2, 2023 | $0.9 | 0.69% |
| Oct 27, 2022 | $0.9 | 0.7% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.9 | 0.63% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.9 | 0.58% |
| Feb 3, 2022 | $0.79 | 0.61% |
| Oct 28, 2021 | $0.79 | 2.66% |
| Jul 29, 2021 | $0.79 | 3.05% |
| Apr 29, 2021 | $0.79 | 3.45% |
| Feb 4, 2021 | $0.7 | 3.6% |
| Dec 1, 2020 | $10 | 3.29% |
| Oct 29, 2020 | $0.7 | 0.75% |
| Jul 30, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.03% |
| Apr 30, 2020 | $0.7 | 1.09% |
| Feb 6, 2020 | $0.65 | 0.84% |
| Oct 31, 2019 | $0.65 | 1.04% |
| Aug 29, 2019 | $0.65 | 0.82% |
| May 9, 2019 | $0.65 | 0.97% |
| Feb 7, 2019 | $0.57 | 1.09% |
| Nov 8, 2018 | $0.57 | 0.93% |
| Aug 30, 2018 | $0.57 | 0.93% |
| May 10, 2018 | $0.57 | 1.06% |
| Feb 15, 2018 | $0.5 | 4.7% |
| Nov 16, 2017 | $0.5 | 5.23% |
| Aug 16, 2017 | $0.5 | 5.57% |
| May 10, 2017 | $0.5 | 5.16% |
| May 8, 2017 | $7 | 4.84% |
| Feb 8, 2017 | $0.45 | 1.07% |
| Nov 2, 2016 | $0.45 | 1.2% |
| Aug 10, 2016 | $0.45 | 1.01% |
| Apr 27, 2016 | $0.45 | 1.09% |
| Feb 10, 2016 | $0.4 | 1.08% |
| Nov 10, 2015 | $0.4 | 4.19% |
| Aug 12, 2015 | $0.4 | 4.44% |
| Apr 29, 2015 | $0.4 | 4.72% |
| Feb 11, 2015 | $0.355 | 4.35% |
| Feb 5, 2015 | $5 | 4.07% |
Costco Wholesale dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
Costco Wholesale's payout ratio of 27% is below the Consumer Defensive sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with its Consumer Defensive sector average of 60.2%, Costco Wholesale's payout ratio is 55% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
COST dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TGT Target Corp | 3.41% | $4.56 | 59.9% |
| DG Dollar General Corp | 2.04% | $2.36 | 33.2% |
| WMT Walmart Inc | 0.8% | $0.97 | 33.9% |
| PSMT Pricesmart Inc | 0.73% | $1.33 | 26.2% |
| COST Costco Wholesale Corp | 0.55% | $5.37 | 27% |
Frequently asked questions
Does Costco Wholesale pay a dividend?
Yes, Costco Wholesale has been paying dividends for the last 22 years.
When was COST's last dividend?
Costco Wholesale's last dividend ex-date was on May 1, 2026. The dividend amount was $1.47 per share.
How much dividend does Costco Wholesale pay (per share)?
COST's annualized dividend per share is $5.37.
What is Costco Wholesale's dividend yield?
Costco Wholesale's current dividend yield is 0.55%.
How often does Costco Wholesale pay dividends?
Costco Wholesale pays four dividends per year.
What is Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio?
Costco Wholesale's dividend payout ratio is 27%.
Does Costco Wholesale pay a good dividend?
Costco Wholesale's dividend yield is below the Consumer Defensive sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.