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Yield 12m
0.49%
Dividends per Share 12m
4.64
Dividend Growth Rate 5y
-18.80%
Overall Dividend Rating
15.17%
Yield on Cost 5y
1.62%
Payout Ratio
27.1%
Payout Frequency 12m
4
Payout Consistency
38.4%
Total Return 12m: 39.82%
#4 in Group
Total Return 5y: 246.40%
#3 in Group
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Number of Payouts Yearly
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COST Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)
| Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Dividend per Share | Dividend Growth Rate | Payout Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-21 | Quarterly | 1.16 | 0.11% | |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-15 | Quarterly | 1.16 | 0.13% | |
| 2024-07-26 | 2024-07-26 | 2024-08-09 | Quarterly | 1.16 | 0.14% | |
| 2024-04-25 | 2024-04-26 | 2024-05-10 | Quarterly | 1.16 | 13.7% | 0.16% |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-02 | 2024-02-16 | Quarterly | 1.02 | -93.2% | 0.15% |
| 2023-12-27 | 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-14 | Other | 15 | 1370.6% | 2.26% |
| 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-03 | 2023-11-17 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 0.18% | |
| 2023-08-24 | 2023-08-25 | 2023-09-08 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 0.19% | |
| 2023-05-04 | 2023-05-05 | 2023-05-19 | Quarterly | 1.02 | 13.3% | 0.21% |
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-03 | 2023-02-17 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0.17% | |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-10-28 | 2022-11-10 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0.18% | |
| 2022-07-28 | 2022-07-29 | 2022-08-12 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 0.17% | |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-04-29 | 2022-05-13 | Quarterly | 0.9 | 13.9% | 0.16% |
| 2022-02-03 | 2022-02-04 | 2022-02-18 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0.15% | |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-10-29 | 2021-11-12 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0.16% | |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-07-30 | 2021-08-13 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 0.19% | |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-04-30 | 2021-05-14 | Quarterly | 0.79 | 12.9% | 0.21% |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-05 | 2021-02-19 | Quarterly | 0.7 | -93% | 0.2% |
| 2020-12-01 | 2020-12-02 | 2020-12-11 | Other | 10 | 1328.6% | 2.6% |
| 2020-10-29 | 2020-10-30 | 2020-11-13 | Quarterly | 0.7 | 0.19% | |
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-07-31 | 2020-08-14 | Quarterly | 0.7 | 0.22% | |
| 2020-04-30 | 2020-05-01 | 2020-05-15 | Quarterly | 0.7 | 7.7% | 0.23% |
| 2020-02-06 | 2020-02-07 | 2020-02-21 | Quarterly | 0.65 | ||
| 2019-10-31 | 2019-11-01 | 2019-11-15 | Quarterly | 0.65 | ||
| 2019-08-29 | 2019-08-30 | 2019-09-13 | Quarterly | 0.65 | ||
| 2019-05-09 | 2019-05-10 | 2019-05-24 | Quarterly | 0.65 | 14% | |
| 2019-02-07 | 2019-02-08 | 2019-02-22 | Quarterly | 0.57 | ||
| 2018-11-08 | 2018-11-09 | 2018-11-23 | Quarterly | 0.57 | ||
| 2018-08-30 | 2018-08-31 | 2018-09-14 | Quarterly | 0.57 | ||
| 2018-05-10 | 2018-05-11 | 2018-05-25 | Quarterly | 0.57 | 14% | |
| 2018-02-15 | 2018-02-16 | 2018-03-02 | Quarterly | 0.5 | ||
| 2017-11-16 | 2017-11-17 | 2017-12-01 | Quarterly | 0.5 | ||
| 2017-08-16 | 2017-08-18 | 2017-09-01 | Quarterly | 0.5 | ||
| 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-12 | 2017-05-26 | Quarterly | 0.5 | -92.9% | |
| 2017-05-08 | 2017-05-10 | 2017-05-26 | Other | 7 | 1455.6% | |
| 2017-02-08 | 2017-02-10 | 2017-02-24 | Quarterly | 0.45 | ||
| 2016-11-02 | 2016-11-04 | 2016-11-18 | Quarterly | 0.45 | ||
| 2016-08-10 | 2016-08-12 | 2016-08-26 | Quarterly | 0.45 | ||
| 2016-04-27 | 2016-04-29 | 2016-05-13 | Quarterly | 0.45 | 12.5% | |
| 2016-02-10 | 2016-02-12 | 2016-02-26 | Quarterly | 0.4 |
COST Dividend FAQ
Does COST pay dividends?
Yes, as of April 2025, COST paid a dividend of 4.64 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-07.What is the Dividend Yield of COST?
As of April 2025, COST`s dividend yield is 0.49%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.64 USD by the current share price of 994.50.How often does COST pay dividends?
COST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), COST has issued 4 dividend payments.What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for COST?
The next ex-dividend date for Costco Wholesale (COST) is unknown.What is the Dividend Growth of COST?
COST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -18.80% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.
What is the Yield on Cost of COST?
COST's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.62%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Costco Wholesale five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (4.64) divided by the purchase price five years ago (287.10):What is the Payout Consistency of COST?
COST Payout Consistency is 38.4%.
Highly unstable: Costco Wholesale has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.