COST Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return
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COST Dividend History
95 distributions since May 6, 2004 · trailing 12-month total $6.84/share (0.7% of current price)
| Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount per share |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Aug 24, 2026 | $1.47 |
| May 1, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 | $1.47 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Mar 2, 2026 | $1.30 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 | $1.30 |
| Aug 1, 2025 | Sep 1, 2025 | $1.30 |
| May 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 | $1.30 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 | $1.16 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 | $1.16 |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 | $1.16 |
| Apr 25, 2024 | May 25, 2024 | $1.16 |
| Feb 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 | $1.02 |
| Dec 27, 2023 | Jan 27, 2024 | $15.00 |
Total distributions by year
If You Invested $10,000 in COST
Jul 23, 2021 to Jul 24, 2026, using actual prices and distributions
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COST Investment Growth Projection
Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in COST
Total Value
$186,579
Total Dividends
$54,717
Total Contributions
$130,000
Capital Gains
$1,863
Year-by-Year Breakdown
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Disclaimer: These calculations are hypothetical projections for educational purposes only. Actual investment returns may vary significantly due to market conditions, dividend changes, and other factors. Not financial advice - consult a qualified advisor before investing.
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COST Dividend FAQ
- How often does COST pay dividends?
- COST currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was Jul 24, 2026 at $1.47 per share.
- When is COST's next ex-dividend date?
- Based on its recent schedule, COST's next ex-dividend date is estimated around Oct 23, 2026, with payment around Nov 23, 2026. This is an estimate — the fund's official announcement is authoritative.
- What is COST's dividend yield?
- Over the trailing 12 months, COST paid $6.84 per share in distributions, a yield of about 0.7% at the current share price. High-yield fund distributions vary, so trailing yield may differ from forward yield.
- What is COST's total return with dividends reinvested?
- A $10,000 investment in COST on Jul 23, 2021 would be worth about $23,336 on Jul 24, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+133.4%). Share price alone moved +120.8% over the same period.
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Data as of Jul 26, 2026 (quotes delayed 15+ minutes). Data is refreshed daily from market sources. Nothing on this page is investment advice. Estimates (next dividend date, amounts, breakeven timelines) are derived from historical distributions and can differ from actual fund announcements. See how these numbers are calculated.