How often does COST pay dividends?

COST currently distributes every quarter, based on its recent payment history. Its most recent ex-dividend date was May 1, 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 Jul 31, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 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 $5.37 per share in distributions, a yield of about 0.6% 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 1, 2021 would be worth about $25,452 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+154.5%). Share price alone moved +141.2% over the same period.

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COST Dividend: Next Ex-Date, History & Total Return

Costco Wholesale Corporation

$951.67

0.6% trailing yield

52-wk range $850.00 – $1094.32

Price -3.1% over 12 months

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Next COST Dividend

Quarterly payer

Estimated next ex-dividend date

Jul 31, 2026

Estimated pay date

Aug 31, 2026

Estimated amount per share

$1.30

Estimated from COST's recent distribution schedule (last actual ex-date: May 1, 2026 at $1.47/share). Amounts vary each period — confirm with the fund's official announcement.

COST Dividend History

94 distributions since May 6, 2004 · trailing 12-month total $5.37/share (0.6% of current price)

Ex-dividend date	Pay date	Amount per share
May 1, 2026	May 31, 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 2, 2024	$1.16
Jul 26, 2024	Aug 26, 2024	$1.16
Apr 25, 2024	May 25, 2024	$1.16
Feb 1, 2024	Mar 3, 2024	$1.02
Dec 27, 2023	Jan 27, 2024	$15.00
Nov 2, 2023	Dec 2, 2023	$1.02

Total distributions by year

2026 (2 payments)

$2.77/share

2025 (4 payments)

$5.06/share

2024 (4 payments)

$4.50/share

2023 (5 payments)

$18.96/share

2022 (4 payments)

$3.49/share

2021 (4 payments)

$3.07/share

2020 (5 payments)

$12.75/share

2019 (4 payments)

$2.52/share

2018 (4 payments)

$2.21/share

2017 (5 payments)

$8.95/share

2016 (4 payments)

$1.75/share

2015 (5 payments)

$6.56/share

2014 (4 payments)

$1.38/share

2013 (4 payments)

$1.21/share

2012 (5 payments)

$8.07/share

2011 (4 payments)

$0.92/share

2010 (4 payments)

$0.79/share

2009 (4 payments)

$0.70/share

2008 (4 payments)

$0.63/share

2007 (4 payments)

$0.57/share

2006 (4 payments)

$0.51/share

2005 (4 payments)

$0.45/share

2004 (3 payments)

$0.30/share

If You Invested $10,000 in COST

Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 2, 2026, using actual prices and distributions

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End value with DRIP

$25,452

+154.5%

End value, dividends as cash

$25,043

+150.4% · $922 cash collected

Share price alone

+141.2%

excluding all dividends

Annualized (DRIP)

+20.5%

over 5.0 years

Historical performance. Reinvestment modeled at the closing price on the first trading day on or after each ex-dividend date. Past results do not predict future returns.

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Investment Parametersfor COST

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Initial Investment

$100$10,000$100K

Dividend YieldDefault: Recent payouts annualized

0%0.56%200%

Dividend Growth RateDefault: Last 3mo trend

-50%8.2%50%

Monthly Contribution

$0$500$5K

Annual Stock GrowthDefault: 12-month actual

-50%-4.1%50%

Years to Hold

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COST Investment Growth Projection

Projected growth and dividend income after 20 years of investing in COST

Total Value

$97,564

Total Dividends

$17,825

Total Contributions

$130,000

Capital Gains

-$50,261

Final Dividend Yield2.7%

Annual Income$2,668

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Detailed breakdown of your investment growth over time

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.

COST Income Goal Calculator

How much you would need invested today to reach a monthly income target, at the trailing 12-month payout rate

Target monthly income

Investment needed

$1,063,318

Shares needed

1,118

at $951.67

Effective yield used

0.6%

trailing 12 months

Based on the trailing 12-month distributions per share. Future distributions can be higher or lower; this is not a guarantee of income.

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 May 1, 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 Jul 31, 2026, with payment around Aug 31, 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 $5.37 per share in distributions, a yield of about 0.6% 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 1, 2021 would be worth about $25,452 on Jul 2, 2026 with all distributions reinvested (+154.5%). Share price alone moved +141.2% over the same period.

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Data is refreshed daily from market sources and may be delayed. 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.