Costco wholesale corporation COST.US AI Analysis
BetaUS StockConsumer Defensive
(No presentation for COST)
COST Dividend Score
3
24
15
Suitable for Holding
Analysis Conclusion
The stock has a strong dividend rating and just meets the trend threshold, making it suitable for regular fixed-amount accumulation for dividend investing.
COST Dividend Reference Factor
Avg. Yield
1.95%
Avg. Volatility
22.39%
Avg. Filling Rate
94.44%
Avg. Filling Days
6.6
Consequent Years
10
Historical Dividend Policy
| Year | Cash Dividend | Stock Dividend | Total | Filling Days | Dividend Yield | EPS | Payout Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 6.55 | 0 | 6.55 | 28 | 5.24% | 5.41 | 30% |
| 2016 | 1.75 | 0 | 1.75 | 13 | 1.34% | 5.36 | 34% |
| 2017 | 8.95 | 0 | 8.95 | 4 | 6.03% | 6.11 | 33% |
| 2018 | 2.21 | 0 | 2.21 | 3 | 1.15% | 7.15 | 32% |
| 2019 | 2.52 | 0 | 2.52 | 4 | 1.06% | 8.32 | 31% |
| 2020 | 12.75 | 0 | 12.75 | 4 | 4.07% | 9.05 | 31% |
| 2021 | 3.07 | 0 | 3.07 | 1 | 0.79% | 11.3 | 28% |
| 2022 | 3.49 | 0 | 3.49 | 3 | 0.69% | 13.17 | 27% |
| 2023 | 18.96 | 0 | 18.96 | 5 | 3.53% | 14.18 | 29% |
| 2024 | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 | 1 | 0.58% | 16.6 | 28% |
| 2025 | 2.46 | 0 | 2.46 | 2 | 0.24% | 16.6 | 28% |
Dividend Distribution and Dividend Yield
2015 Filling Days: 28
$6.56 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2016 Filling Days: 13
$1.75 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2017 Filling Days: 4
$8.95 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2018 Filling Days: 3
$2.21 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)
2019 Filling Days: 4
$2.52 (Incl. Stock Dividend $0)