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Costco (COST) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on April 15, 2026 reporting Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Quarterly dividend increased 13.1%, from $1.30 to $1.47 per share.
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Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Quarterly dividend increased 13.1%, from $1.30 to $1.47 per share
- Annualized dividend reaches $5.88 per share
- May 1, 2026 record date; payment scheduled for May 15, 2026
- Increase signals continued shareholder-return capacity and confidence in recurring cash generation
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Quarterly dividend raised from $1.30 to $1.47 per share, a 13.1% increase
- Annualized dividend now $5.88 per share, signaling stronger shareholder-return commitment
- Payment scheduled for May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record May 1, 2026
- Costco operates 928 warehouses globally, supporting its broad physical retail footprint
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