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NASDAQ: COST
Costco Wholesale Corp Stock Dividend Yield & Dates

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COST dividend stability and growth

Last Dividend per share
$1.0200
Forward Dividend yield
0.77%
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Dividend Stability Dividend
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Consistent Dividend Growth Dividend

COST dividend yield vs industry/market

Company
0.67%
Industry
3.63%
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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 27.5% of its earnings over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
72.5%
Payout ratio
27.5%
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Dividend Payout Ratio Dividend

COST vs Discount Store Stocks

TickerDiv. YieldStable?Drop Count (L10Y)Payout Ratio
COST0.67%No3+27.50%
WMT1.42%Yes0+43.70%
TGT4.07%Yes0+73.90%
DLTRN/AN/A0.00%
DG1.67%Yes0+23.30%
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COST dividend dates

Last dividend payment date
Sep 8, 2023
Last ex-dividend date
Aug 24, 2023

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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 last dividend payment date was on 2023-09-08, when Costco shareholders who owned COST shares before 2023-08-24 received a dividend payment of $1.0200 per share. Costco's next dividend payment date has not been announced yet. 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?

Yes, COST's past year earnings per share was $13.52, and their annual dividend per share is $3.84. COST's dividend payout ratio is 27.5%, which is sustainable.

How much is Costco's dividend?

COST pays a dividend of $3.84 per share. COST's annual dividend yield is 0.67%. Costco's dividend is lower than the US industry average of 3.63%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.57%.

What is Costco's Ex-Dividend Date?

Costco's previous ex-dividend date was on 2023-08-24. Costco shareholders who own COST stock before this date received Costco's last dividend payment of $1.0200 per share on 2023-09-08. Costco's next ex-dividend date has not been announced yet. 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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