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Costco Wholesale Corp Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

COST dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$1.0200
Forward Dividend yield
0.58%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

COST dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
2.69%
Industry
2.14%
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Top 75% Dividend Dividend
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Top 25% Dividend Dividend

COST dividend payout ratio

Costco Wholesale Corp paid out 124.5% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
N/A
Payout ratio
124.5%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

COST vs Discount Store Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
COST2.69%No4+124.50%
WMT1.31%Yes0+40.50%
TGT2.60%Yes0+48.90%
DG1.63%Yes0+31.20%
DLTRN/AN/A0.00%

COST dividend dates

Next dividend payment date
May 10, 2024
Next ex-dividend date
Apr 25, 2024

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Costco Dividends FAQ

Does Costco pay a dividend?

Yes, COST has paid a dividend within the past 3 months.


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What is Costco's Dividend Payment Date?

Costco's next dividend payment date is on 2024-05-10, when Costco shareholders who owned COST shares before 2024-04-25 will receive a dividend payment of $1.1600 per share. Add COST to your watchlist to be reminded of COST's next dividend payment.

Is Costco's dividend stable?

No, COST's dividend has not been stable over the last 10 years

Does Costco have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?

No, COST's past year earnings per share was $15.32, and their annual dividend per share is $19.08. COST's dividend payout ratio is 124.5%, which is not sustainable.

How much is Costco's dividend?

COST pays a dividend of $19.08 per share. COST's annual dividend yield is 2.69%. Costco's dividend is higher than the US industry average of 2.14%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.21%.

What is Costco's Ex-Dividend Date?

Costco's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2024-04-25. Costco shareholders who own COST stock before this date will receive Costco's next dividend payment of $1.1600 per share on 2024-05-10. Add COST to your watchlist to be reminded before COST's ex-dividend date.

Is Costco's dividend showing long-term growth?

Yes, COST's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
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