Costco Wholesale (COST) | Dividend History & Payments | 2013 - 2025

Costco Wholesale Corporation | Consumer Defensive
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Costco Wholesale Dividend Key Statistics

Costco Wholesale is expected to pay $5.20 per share annually, representing a forward dividend yield of 0.51%. The company's 5-year average dividend yield stands at 0.64%. The company maintains a payout ratio of 27.11%, indicating how much of its earnings are distributed as dividends.

Expected Annual Dividend $5.20
Expected Yield 0.51%
Last 12-Month Dividend $4.78
Current Yield 0.47%
5-Year Avg Yield 0.64%
Last 5Y Dividend $43.88
Payout Ratio 27.11%
Date Range Aug 2013 - May 2025
All Time Dividend $69.19
Last Ex-Dividend Date May 2, 2025

Costco Wholesale Yearly Dividend History Chart

Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
May 2, 2025 $1.30 0.13% $1,008.09
Feb 7, 2025 $1.16 0.11% $1,071.85
Nov 1, 2024 $1.16 0.12% $943.80
Jul 26, 2024 $1.16 0.14% $822.08
Apr 25, 2024 $1.16 0.16% $743.90
Feb 1, 2024 $1.02 0.14% $723.40
Dec 27, 2023 $15.00 2.29% $656.01
Nov 2, 2023 $1.02 0.18% $577.12
Aug 24, 2023 $1.02 0.19% $544.25
May 4, 2023 $1.02 0.20% $504.07
Feb 2, 2023 $0.90 0.18% $499.99
Oct 27, 2022 $0.90 0.19% $486.41
Jul 28, 2022 $0.90 0.17% $540.67
Apr 28, 2022 $0.90 0.18% $503.36
Feb 3, 2022 $0.79 0.16% $509.67
Oct 28, 2021 $0.79 0.15% $513.12
Jul 29, 2021 $0.79 0.18% $439.63
Apr 29, 2021 $0.79 0.21% $384.32
Feb 4, 2021 $0.70 0.20% $352.75
Dec 1, 2020 $10.00 2.67% $375.10
Oct 29, 2020 $0.70 0.18% $385.66
Jul 30, 2020 $0.70 0.21% $340.91
Apr 30, 2020 $0.70 0.23% $305.94
Feb 6, 2020 $0.65 0.20% $318.31
Oct 31, 2019 $0.65 0.21% $302.62

Complete Dividend Payment History

Ex-Date Amount Yield Stock Price
May 2, 2025 $1.30 0.13% $1,008.09
Feb 7, 2025 $1.16 0.11% $1,071.85
Nov 1, 2024 $1.16 0.12% $943.80
Jul 26, 2024 $1.16 0.14% $822.08
Apr 25, 2024 $1.16 0.16% $743.90
Feb 1, 2024 $1.02 0.14% $723.40
Dec 27, 2023 $15.00 2.29% $656.01
Nov 2, 2023 $1.02 0.18% $577.12
Aug 24, 2023 $1.02 0.19% $544.25
May 4, 2023 $1.02 0.20% $504.07
Feb 2, 2023 $0.90 0.18% $499.99
Oct 27, 2022 $0.90 0.19% $486.41
Jul 28, 2022 $0.90 0.17% $540.67
Apr 28, 2022 $0.90 0.18% $503.36
Feb 3, 2022 $0.79 0.16% $509.67
Oct 28, 2021 $0.79 0.15% $513.12
Jul 29, 2021 $0.79 0.18% $439.63
Apr 29, 2021 $0.79 0.21% $384.32
Feb 4, 2021 $0.70 0.20% $352.75
Dec 1, 2020 $10.00 2.67% $375.10
Oct 29, 2020 $0.70 0.18% $385.66
Jul 30, 2020 $0.70 0.21% $340.91
Apr 30, 2020 $0.70 0.23% $305.94
Feb 6, 2020 $0.65 0.20% $318.31
Oct 31, 2019 $0.65 0.21% $302.62
Aug 29, 2019 $0.65 0.21% $303.76
May 9, 2019 $0.65 0.26% $248.35
Feb 7, 2019 $0.57 0.26% $216.47
Nov 8, 2018 $0.57 0.25% $231.02
Aug 30, 2018 $0.57 0.24% $241.46
May 10, 2018 $0.57 0.29% $198.96
Feb 15, 2018 $0.50 0.26% $189.81
Nov 16, 2017 $0.50 0.29% $171.62
Aug 16, 2017 $0.50 0.33% $152.45
May 10, 2017 $0.50 0.29% $171.64
May 8, 2017 $7.00 4.10% $170.88
Feb 8, 2017 $0.45 0.26% $175.86
Nov 2, 2016 $0.45 0.30% $149.36
Aug 10, 2016 $0.45 0.27% $168.02
Apr 27, 2016 $0.45 0.31% $146.44
Feb 10, 2016 $0.40 0.27% $148.70
Nov 10, 2015 $0.40 0.25% $163.10
Aug 12, 2015 $0.40 0.29% $138.99
Apr 29, 2015 $0.40 0.27% $145.88
Feb 11, 2015 $0.35 0.24% $147.54
Feb 5, 2015 $5.00 3.40% $147.10
Nov 12, 2014 $0.35 0.25% $139.72
Jul 9, 2014 $0.35 0.30% $117.74
May 14, 2014 $0.35 0.31% $114.94
Feb 12, 2014 $0.31 0.27% $113.19
Nov 13, 2013 $0.31 0.25% $125.21
Aug 7, 2013 $0.31 0.28% $111.90

Yearly Dividend Summary

Year Payments Total Amount Average Amount Average Yield
2025 2 $2.46 $1.23 0.12%
2024 4 $4.50 $1.12 0.14%
2023 5 $18.96 $3.79 0.61%
2022 4 $3.49 $0.87 0.17%
2021 4 $3.07 $0.77 0.18%
2020 5 $12.75 $2.55 0.70%
2019 4 $2.52 $0.63 0.23%
2018 4 $2.21 $0.55 0.26%
2017 5 $8.95 $1.79 1.05%
2016 4 $1.75 $0.44 0.29%
2015 5 $6.55 $1.31 0.89%
2014 4 $1.36 $0.34 0.28%
2013 2 $0.62 $0.31 0.26%

Costco Wholesale & Peers | Dividend Comparison

Company Annual Rate Current Yield 5Y Avg Yield Payout Ratio EX DIV. DATE
Costco Wholesale COST
$4.78 0.47% 0.64% 27.11% May 2, 2025
Dollar General DG
$2.36 2.33% 1.32% 46.18% Apr 8, 2025
Target TGT
$4.48 4.65% 2.43% 49.01% May 14, 2025
Walmart WMT
$0.89 0.91% 1.41% 36.65% Aug 15, 2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

For how long has Costco Wholesale been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
Costco Wholesale has been paying dividends for 12 years, from 2013 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $69.19 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
When was Costco Wholesale's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
Costco Wholesale's most recent dividend payment was $1.30 per share, with an ex-dividend date of May 2, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
What was Costco Wholesale's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
Costco Wholesale's highest annual dividend was paid in 2023, when the company distributed $18.96 per share across 5 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
How do Costco Wholesale's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
Comparing Costco Wholesale's dividend payments, the company paid $18.96 per share in 2023 versus $4.50 per share in 2024, representing a decrease of $14.46. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
How much would a $10,000 investment in Costco Wholesale have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
Over the past 10 years, Costco Wholesale has paid a total of $61.46 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000 investment would have generated approximately $605.55 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.

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