Costco (COST) Dividend Income Calculator

Costco (COST) has paid 93 dividends since May 6, 2004. The most recent was $1.3000/share on Jan 30, 2026, paid Quarterly. Use the calculator below to see how much dividend income you would have earned.

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COST

Total Dividend Income

$3,426.42

From $1,000 invested

Number of Payments

93

39.56 shares

Avg. Annual Yield on Cost

14.90%

Over 23 years

Years of Dividends

23

May 6, 2004 – Jan 30, 2026

Annual Dividend Breakdown

Totals per calendar year for your investment scenario (cash dividends, no DRIP).

$12
2004
$18
2005
$20
2006
$22
2007
$25
2008
$28
2009
$31
2010
$37
2011
$319
2012
$48
2013
$54
2014
$259
2015
$69
2016
$354
2017
$87
2018
$100
2019
$504
2020
$121
2021
$138
2022
$750
2023
$178
2024
$200
2025
$51
2026
Annual dividend income breakdown
YearTotal Dividends ($)PaymentsYield on Cost (%)
200411.8731.19
200517.6041.76
200619.9842.00
200722.3542.23
200824.7242.47
200927.6942.77
201031.4543.14
201136.5943.66
2012319.03531.90
201347.6744.77
201454.3945.44
2015259.30525.93
201669.2246.92
2017354.03535.40
201887.4248.74
201999.6849.97
2020504.35550.44
2021121.44412.14
2022138.05413.81
2023750.00575.00
2024178.01417.80
2025200.16420.02
202651.4215.14

Dividend Payments

Dates are ex-dividend. Total received is cash income for your entered investment amount (no DRIP).

  • Ex-date Jan 30, 2026

    Dividend/share
    $1.3000
    Total received
    $51.42
  • Ex-date Oct 31, 2025

    Dividend/share
    $1.3000
    Total received
    $51.42
  • Ex-date Aug 1, 2025

    Dividend/share
    $1.3000
    Total received
    $51.42
  • Ex-date May 2, 2025

    Dividend/share
    $1.3000
    Total received
    $51.42
  • Ex-date Feb 7, 2025

    Dividend/share
    $1.1600
    Total received
    $45.89
  • Ex-date Nov 1, 2024

    Dividend/share
    $1.1600
    Total received
    $45.89
  • Ex-date Jul 26, 2024

    Dividend/share
    $1.1600
    Total received
    $45.89
  • Ex-date Apr 25, 2024

    Dividend/share
    $1.1600
    Total received
    $45.89
  • Ex-date Feb 1, 2024

    Dividend/share
    $1.0200
    Total received
    $40.35
  • Ex-date Dec 27, 2023

    Dividend/share
    $15.0000
    Total received
    $593.35
  • Ex-date Nov 2, 2023

    Dividend/share
    $1.0200
    Total received
    $40.35
  • Ex-date Aug 24, 2023

    Dividend/share
    $1.0200
    Total received
    $40.35

Frequently asked questions

How much dividend income would $1,000 invested in Costco have earned?

A $1,000 investment in Costco (COST) from May 6, 2004 would have earned $3,426.42 in total dividend income across 93 payments.

How many dividends has Costco paid?

Costco (COST) has made 93 dividend payments since May 6, 2004.

Does the calculator include reinvested dividends (DRIP)?

Yes, toggle the "Reinvest dividends (DRIP)" checkbox to see how reinvesting each dividend at the actual stock price on the ex-date would have compounded your shares and income over time.

Are taxes included in the dividend income calculation?

No, all figures show gross dividend income before any taxes. Actual after-tax income depends on your tax bracket and account type.

What data source is used for Costco dividends?

Dividend data comes from verified historical records. All recorded dividends are included, using split-adjusted amounts for accuracy.

Data & methodology

What data source is used?

Dividend data comes from verified historical records, including all regular and special dividends.

Does this include special dividends?

Yes, all recorded dividends are included in the calculation, including special (one-time) dividends.

Does this account for DRIP (dividend reinvestment)?

Yes, toggle the "Reinvest dividends (DRIP)" option to see how reinvesting each dividend at the actual stock price on the ex-date would have compounded your shares and income over time.

Are taxes included?

No, all figures show gross dividend income before any taxes. Actual after-tax income depends on your tax bracket, account type, and jurisdiction.

How are stock splits handled?

The calculator uses split-adjusted dividend amounts (adj_dividend) which account for all historical stock splits, ensuring accurate income calculations.