Does Costco Pay Dividends?
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Key facts: Costco dividend
Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data
- As of Oct 19, 2026, Costco (COST) pays a dividend of $1.47 per share every quarter, $5.88 a year, a 0.59% yield at its share price of $989.11.
- Costco (COST) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November.
- The next dividend from Costco (COST), $1.47 per share, goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Oct 29, 2026.
- Costco (COST) has paid a dividend since at least 2004; SmarterDividends' records hold 95 of its dividend payments.
- Costco (COST) has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years, by SmarterDividends' count of calendar-year totals.
- The most recent dividend increase from Costco (COST), 13.1% to $1.47 per share, went ex-dividend on May 1, 2026.
- At $5.88 a year per share, 100 shares of COST pay $588.00 a year in dividends before tax.
- SmarterDividends grades the dividend safety of Costco (COST) A on an A to F scale; it pays out 27% of earnings as dividends.
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SmarterDividends, "Does Costco Pay Dividends? Yes," updated Oct 19, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/does-costco-pay-dividends
How much does Costco pay?
Costco (COST) pays every quarter; its latest dividend was $1.47 per share. That is $5.88 per share a year, a 0.59% yield at today's price.
For example, 100 shares pay about $588.00 a year, and $10,000 invested at today's price pays about $59.00 a year, before tax.
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | $1.47 | — |
| May 1, 2026 | May 15, 2026 | $1.47 | +13.1% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Feb 13, 2026 | $1.30 | — |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | $1.30 | — |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 | $1.30 | — |
| May 2, 2025 | May 16, 2025 | $1.30 | +12.1% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | $1.16 | — |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 | $1.16 | — |
When does Costco pay dividends?
Costco (COST) paid its last 4 regular dividends in February, May, August and November. Its next dividend goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026.
To receive a dividend, you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date: buy by the close on the trading day before it. The COST ex-dividend date page shows the exact dates.
Costco's dividend history
Costco (COST) has paid a dividend since at least 2004, and SmarterDividends' records hold 95 payments. It has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years. Its most recent increase, 13.1%, went ex-dividend on May 1, 2026.
SmarterDividends' records show no annual dividend cut. Its dividend safety grade is A on an A to F scale. Full COST dividend history →
Frequently asked questions
Does Costco pay dividends?
As of Oct 19, 2026, Costco (COST) pays a dividend of $1.47 per share every quarter, $5.88 a year, a 0.59% yield at its share price of $989.11.
How much is Costco's dividend?
Costco (COST) pays $1.47 per share each payment, $5.88 per share a year. Over the last 12 months it paid $5.54 per share in total.
How often does Costco pay dividends?
Costco (COST) pays every quarter, most recently in February, May, August and November.
When is Costco's next dividend?
The next dividend from Costco (COST), $1.47 per share, goes ex-dividend on Oct 30, 2026 and is paid on Nov 13, 2026; the last day to buy the shares and receive it is Oct 29, 2026.
What is Costco's dividend yield?
0.59% as of Oct 19, 2026: $5.88 a year in dividends divided by the $989.11 share price. The yield moves every day with the share price.
How much dividend would 100 shares of COST pay?
About $588.00 a year before tax, paid every quarter in installments of about $147.00, at Costco's current dividend rate.
Has Costco ever cut its dividend?
SmarterDividends' records show no annual cut in Costco's dividend since 2004. It has raised its dividend for 21 consecutive years.
How long has Costco paid dividends?
Since at least 2004, the start of Costco's payment record at SmarterDividends, which holds 95 payments.
When do I need to buy COST to get the dividend?
Before the ex-dividend date. Under the U.S. T+1 settlement cycle you must buy by the close on the last trading day before the ex-dividend date, which for the next dividend is Oct 29, 2026. Buying on the ex-dividend date or later means the seller gets that dividend.
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