COST Dividend History - Costco Wholesale
Track the latest COST dividend history: 0.51% Dividend Yield, -18.80% Annual Growth - Explore COST's complete dividend history
Yield 12m
0.51%
Cash Amount 12m
4.64
Dividend Growth 5y avg
-18.80%
Dividend Rating
19.56%
Yield on Cost 5y
1.73%
Payout Ratio
22.3%
Payout Frequency 12m
5
Payout Consistency
50.4%
Total Return 12m: 27.38%
#3 in Group
Total Return 5y: 244.38%
#2 in Group
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Number of Payouts Yearly
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COST Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)
| Ex-Date | Record Date | Payment Date | Period | Cash Amount | 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 History - FAQ
Does COST pay dividends?
Yes, as of March 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 March 2025, COST`s dividend yield is 0.51%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 4.64M USD by the current share price of 926.04.How often does COST pay dividends?
COST pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), COST has issued 5 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 Rate of COST?
COST's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -18,800,000.00% 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 1.73M%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Costco Wholesale five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (4.64M) divided by the purchase price five years ago (268.90):What is the Payout Consistency of COST?
COST Payout Consistency is 50.4%.
Highly unstable: Costco Wholesale has a poor track record of consistent dividend payments.