NASDAQ: COSTCostco Wholesale Corp Stock Dividend Yield & Dates
COST dividend stability and growth
Current Dividend per share
$0.70
Current Dividend yield
0.22%
COST's dividend has dropped by more than 10% three time(s) in the last 10 years
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COST dividends have increased over the last 10 years
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COST dividend yield vs industry/market
Current Company
0.73%
Current Industry
1.21%
COST dividends (0.73%) are not in the top 75% of all US listed companies
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COST dividends (0.73%) are not in the top 25% of all US listed companies
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COST dividend payout ratio
Costco Wholesale Corp paid out 29.8% of its net income over the trailing twelve months.
Retained earnings
70.20%
Payout ratio
29.80%
COST earnings are sufficient to cover COST's dividend payouts
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COST dividend dates
- Next dividend payment date
- Nov 13, 2020
- Next ex-dividend date
- Oct 29, 2020
Costco Wholesale Corp Dividends FAQ
Does Costco Wholesale Corp pay a dividend?
Yes, COST has issued a dividend within the past 12 months.
How much is Costco Wholesale Corp's dividend?
COST pays a dividend of $2.70 per share. COST's annual dividend yield is 0.73%. Costco Wholesale Corp's dividend is lower than the US retail industry average of 1.21%, and it is lower than the US market average of 4.12%.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's Dividend Payment Date?
Costco Wholesale Corp's next dividend payment date is on 2020-11-13, when Costco Wholesale Corp shareholders who owned COST shares before 2020-10-29 will receive a dividend payment of $0.70 per share. Add COST to your watchlist to be reminded of COST's next dividend payment.
What is Costco Wholesale Corp's Ex-Dividend Date?
Costco Wholesale Corp's upcoming ex-dividend date is on 2020-10-29. Costco Wholesale Corp shareholders who own COST stock before this date will receive Costco Wholesale Corp's next dividend payment of $0.70 per share on 2020-11-13. Add COST to your watchlist to be reminded before COST's ex-dividend date.
Is Costco Wholesale Corp's dividend stable?
No, COST's dividend has not been stable over the last 10 years
Is Costco Wholesale Corp's dividend showing long-term growth?
Yes, COST's' dividend has been growing over the last 10 years.
Does Costco Wholesale Corp have sufficient earnings to cover their dividend?
Yes, COST's past year earnings per share was $9.05, and their annual dividend per share is $2.70. COST's dividend payout ratio is 29.8%, which is sustainable.
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