COST Dividend Calculator
Costco Wholesale Corp (COST) currently yields 0.57% and paid $5.37 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed quarterly. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$950.25
Dividend Yield
0.57%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$5.37
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
-16.1%
Raise Streak
1 yr
Next Ex-Date
TBD
Project Future Income from COST
Portfolio Value
$41,378
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$12
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — COST
Projected Income from COST
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $90 | $8 | 16.9 | $16,090 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $108 | $9 | 24.2 | $20,385 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $122 | $10 | 32.4 | $24,210 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $131 | $11 | 41.6 | $27,613 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $138 | $11 | 52.0 | $30,638 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $142 | $12 | 63.8 | $33,327 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $144 | $12 | 77.0 | $35,715 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $144 | $12 | 91.9 | $37,834 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $143 | $12 | 108.8 | $39,713 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $141 | $12 | 127.7 | $41,378 |
COST Dividend Per Share by Year
COST Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-15 | $1.47 |
| 2026-01-30 | 2026-02-13 | $1.30 |
| 2025-10-31 | 2025-11-14 | $1.30 |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-15 | $1.30 |
| 2025-05-02 | 2025-05-16 | $1.30 |
| 2025-02-07 | 2025-02-21 | $1.16 |
| 2024-11-01 | 2024-11-15 | $1.16 |
| 2024-07-26 | 2024-08-09 | $1.16 |
| 2024-04-25 | 2024-05-10 | $1.16 |
| 2024-02-01 | 2024-02-16 | $1.02 |
| 2023-12-27 | 2024-01-12 | $15.00 |
| 2023-11-02 | 2023-11-17 | $1.02 |
| 2023-08-24 | 2023-09-08 | $1.02 |
| 2023-05-04 | 2023-05-19 | $1.02 |
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-02-17 | $0.90 |
| 2022-10-27 | 2022-11-10 | $0.90 |
| 2022-07-28 | 2022-08-12 | $0.90 |
| 2022-04-28 | 2022-05-13 | $0.90 |
| 2022-02-03 | 2022-02-18 | $0.79 |
| 2021-10-28 | 2021-11-12 | $0.79 |
| 2021-07-29 | 2021-08-13 | $0.79 |
| 2021-04-29 | 2021-05-14 | $0.79 |
| 2021-02-04 | 2021-02-19 | $0.70 |
| 2020-12-01 | 2020-12-11 | $10.00 |
| 2020-10-29 | 2020-11-13 | $0.70 |
| 2020-07-30 | 2020-08-14 | $0.70 |
COST Dividend FAQ
How much does COST pay in dividends per share?
Costco Wholesale Corp paid $5.37 per share over the trailing 12 months on a quarterly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does COST pay dividends?
COST pays dividends quarterly. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is COST's dividend yield?
At the last close of $950.25, COST yields approximately 0.57% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is COST's dividend growth rate?
COST's dividend per share has compounded at -16.1% per year over the last 5 years (13.0% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much COST do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $5.37 per share per year, roughly 224 shares — about $212,856.00 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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