COST — Costco Wholesale Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Consumer Defensive sector| Metric | COST | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.59% | 2.89% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 12.97% | 4.56% |
| Payout Ratio | 27.9% | 44.5% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 23 | 21 |
| 1Y Total Return | -2.2% | 2.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Consumer Defensive sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
12.44%
3-Year Growth
13.18%
5-Year Growth
12.97%
10-Year Growth
12.52%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Jul 24, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 7, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | $1.4700 | 0.00% |
| May 1, 2026 | $1.4700 | +13.08% |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $1.3000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $1.3000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 1, 2025 | $1.3000 | 0.00% |
| May 2, 2025 | $1.3000 | +12.07% |
| Feb 7, 2025 | $1.1600 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $1.1600 | 0.00% |
| Jul 26, 2024 | $1.1600 | 0.00% |
| Apr 25, 2024 | $1.1600 | +13.73% |
| Feb 1, 2024 | $1.0200 | -93.20% |
| Dec 27, 2023 | $15.0000 | +1370.59% |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $1.0200 | 0.00% |
| Aug 24, 2023 | $1.0200 | 0.00% |
| May 4, 2023 | $1.0200 | +13.33% |
| Feb 2, 2023 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 27, 2022 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 28, 2022 | $0.9000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 28, 2022 | $0.9000 | +13.92% |
| Feb 3, 2022 | $0.7900 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
27.9%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
28.0%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $4.51 | $3.16B |
| Q2 2026 | $4.58 | $1.71B |
| Q3 2026 | $4.94 | $2.04B |
| Q1 2025 | $4.05 | $2.00B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of August 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.