Costco Wholesale Corporation Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
0.61%
Annual Dividend
$5.88
Stock Price
$956.32
Market Cap
$424.27B
How It's Calculated
0.61% = $5.88 ÷ $956.32 × 100
What This Means
Costco Wholesale Corporation's dividend yield of 0.61% is relatively low, which is common for companies that prioritize reinvesting earnings for growth over distributing dividends.
About Costco Wholesale Corporation
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically in Discount Stores. With a market capitalization of about $424.27B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $956.32, within a 52-week range of $844.06 to $1096.50 (-12.8% from the high, +13.3% from the low). Beta of 0.91 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 3.0%, signaling modest profitability that investors should weigh against growth plans.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For Costco Wholesale Corporation, yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Consumer Defensive, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Consumer Defensive names on our S&P 100 coverage, Costco Wholesale Corporation's dividend yield of 0.61% can be compared with peers such as WMT (0.86%), KO (2.68%), PG (2.97%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Consumer Defensive stocks.
Key Takeaways
- COST is grouped in the Consumer Defensive sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.91 suggests market-like price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 3.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$5.88
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Other COST Metrics
Frequently Asked Questions
Does COST pay a dividend?
Yes — Costco Wholesale Corporation currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $5.88 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for COST?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, COST's yield is about 0.61%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 0.61% compare to sector peers?
In Consumer Defensive, peer yields such as MO (6.09%), PEP (4.11%), TGT (3.59%) help frame COST's 0.61%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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