Costco’s (NASDAQ: COST) first quarterly dividend of 2026 is coming on February 13.
The company, which started rewarding its shareholders with dividend payments in 2005, will distribute $1.30 per share to investors on record as of January 30.
How much will 100 Costco shares earn next month?
Compared to the previous payment, issued on November 14, 2025, the amount paid remains unchanged.
Investors holding 100 COST shares will accordingly receive $130 in dividends next month.
Given that Costco’s payment history is somewhat hectic (for example, 2025 saw a nearly 75% decrease in the amount paid compared to 2024, which saw an increase of almost 400% compared to 2023), it is hard to tell what the yearly total is going to.
If the schedule remains steady in the remaining quarters, however, the overall figure will come to $520.
Costco dividends
Costco continues to prioritize steady dividend growth, boasting 22 consecutive years of dividend increases.
The company’s forward payout ratio stands at 23.4%, leaving ample room for future dividend hikes. Moreover, the average price recovery time is just 0.7 days following the ex-dividend date.
Despite these strengths, Costco’s forward dividend yield of 0.54% remains well below the consumer staples sector average of 1.89%. This suggests that raw income is not the stock’s primary appeal.
Instead, it is more likely to appeal to investors willing to accept a lower yield in exchange for consistent growth and potential sporadic dividend boosts, as exemplified by the increases in previous years.
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