Costco Increases Quarterly Dividend by 13% to $1.47, Payable May 15
Costco's board raised its quarterly cash dividend from $1.30 to $1.47 per share, upping the annualized payout to $5.88. The dividend will be paid May 15 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2026.
1. Dividend Increase Details
Costco's board approved a quarterly cash dividend increase to $1.47 per share from $1.30, representing a 13% hike and annualized payout of $5.88. The dividend is payable on May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on May 1, 2026.
2. Global Warehouse Network
As of early 2026, Costco operates 928 warehouses worldwide: 637 in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, 115 in Canada, 42 in Mexico, 37 in Japan, 29 in the U.K., 20 in Korea, 15 in Australia, 14 in Taiwan, seven in China, five in Spain, three in France, two in Sweden and one each in Iceland and New Zealand. The company also maintains e-commerce sites in eight markets including the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan and Australia.