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Costco : COST

COST

Stock Data

$933.14

$7.73 (0.82%)

Asset Type

Common Stock

Exchange

NASDAQ

Currency

USD

Country

USA

Sector

CONSUMER DEFENSIVE

Industry

DISCOUNT STORES

Costco Wholesale Corp is a global retailer known for its membership warehouses that offer a wide variety of products including groceries, electronics, appliances, and more. It operates in several countries, providing both branded and private-label items across numerous categories. Beyond in-store shopping, Costco offers services like gasoline stations, pharmacies, optical and hearing-aid centers, as well as online shopping and travel services. Founded in 1976 and headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, Costco is committed to providing value to its members through its bulk sales model.

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Biggest dividend payouts · Jul 24Jul 24, 12:46pm ET

COSTCostco Wholesale Corporation Common Stock

$652M$1.47 per share

• 2BUSEFirst Busey Corporation Class A Common Stock$0.26/sh$22M
• 3CNXCConcentrix Corporation Common Stock$0.36/sh$22M
• 4GEHCGE HealthCare Technologies Inc. Common Stock $0.035/sh$15.9M
• 5COKECoca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Common Stock$0.25/sh$14.1M

Costco is paying out $651.9 million in dividends today at $1.47 per share, leading a slate of 51 companies making ex-dividend payouts.

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Clark Howard@ClarkHoward

Jul 2, 11:33am ET

Costco's pharmacy loophole is making waves as consumers discover they can access discounted prescriptions without membership—a pressure point for the company's loyalty model.

From a $4 generic trick you can pull at your doctor's office, to a massive loophole that lets you use Costco's pharmacy without paying for a membership, Team Clark found 10 legitimate ways to slash your pharmacy bill. https://t.co/eD4lY0r0YO

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Vandita Jadeja | Jul 10, 2026 at 10:00 AM EDT

Prediction: Can Costco Stock Reach $2,000 by 2030?

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Vandita Jadeja | Jul 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM EDT

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Chris MacDonald | Jul 7, 2026 at 11:29 AM EDT

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