STOCK DIVIDEND AND STOCK SPLIT
The most common method for companies to distribute wealth among shareholders is to pay dividends in the form of cash or stock. When a company has a low level of liquid cash on hand, stock dividends are typically issued in lieu of cash dividends. It is the board of directors that decides whether a dividend should be declared and in what form it should be distributed. Dividend yield is also a financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends on its shares each year, which is something investors look for in a stock.
Dividend Rate
Trailing Annual Dividend Rate
$4.36
Forward Annual Dividend Rate
$4.64
Yield
Trailing Annual Dividend Yield
0.5%
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
0.52%
Dividend Date
Dividend Date
Nov 14, 2025
Ex-dividend Date
Oct 31, 2025
0.69 %
27.04
Dividend History
| Announced | Amount | Ex-Dividend Date | Record Date | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | 1.3 | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1.3 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 01, 2025 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 1.3 | May 02, 2025 | May 02, 2025 | May 16, 2025 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 1.16 | Feb 07, 2025 | Feb 07, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 1.16 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 01, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1.16 | Jul 26, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 | Aug 09, 2024 |
| Apr 10, 2024 | 1.16 | Apr 25, 2024 | Apr 26, 2024 | May 10, 2024 |
| Jan 18, 2024 | 1.02 | Feb 01, 2024 | Feb 02, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | 15 | Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 15 | Dec 27, 2023 | Dec 28, 2023 | Jan 12, 2024 |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 1.02 | Nov 02, 2023 | Nov 03, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| Aug 09, 2023 | 1.02 | Aug 24, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | Sep 08, 2023 |
| Apr 19, 2023 | 1.02 | May 04, 2023 | May 05, 2023 | May 19, 2023 |
| Jan 19, 2023 | 0.9 | Feb 02, 2023 | Feb 03, 2023 | Feb 17, 2023 |
| Oct 12, 2022 | 0.9 | Oct 27, 2022 | Oct 28, 2022 | Nov 10, 2022 |
| Jul 13, 2022 | 0.9 | Jul 28, 2022 | Jul 29, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 |
| Apr 13, 2022 | 0.9 | Apr 28, 2022 | Apr 29, 2022 | May 13, 2022 |
| Jan 20, 2022 | 0.79 | Feb 03, 2022 | Feb 04, 2022 | Feb 18, 2022 |
Stock Split History
| Date | Ratio | Change Before Split | Change After Split |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2000 | 2:1 | +2.57% | +1.93% |
| Oct 22, 1993 | 2:1 | +2.67% | +2.63% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) a dividend paying company?
In a company, dividends are a portion of profits paid out to shareholders - investors getting a little bit back on their investment. In particular, dividends benefit investors, especially income-seeking investors, because they provide mutual benefits both to companies and investors. Dividends are a strong indicator for a company's ability to produce profits consistently and reflect favorably on its management. Costco Wholesale Corporation is also among the companies that regularly pay dividends.
What is COST's dividend yield?
Many factors affect dividend yields, including global market conditions, interest rates, and the financial status of an individual company.However, the average dividend yield for a good company is between 2% and 6%. COST's annual dividend yield for the trailing 12 months is 0.50.
When did COST last pay a dividend?
COST last paid dividends on 2025-11-14, with the ex-dividend date being 2025-10-31.
When was the last time COST stock split?
COST stock split took place on 14-01-2000.
How did COST's stock split work?
Its last split took place on Jan 14, 2000, when Costco Wholesale Corporation went through a 2:1 split leaving the shareholder with 2 share(s) who previously owned 1 COST share(s).