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Is Costco (COST) Using Dividends And Gas Rewards To Redefine Its Membership Value Strategy?
Costco Wholesale’s board recently declared a quarterly cash dividend of US$1.30 per share, payable on February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record as of January 30, 2026.
Alongside this dividend, Costco is reinforcing its membership-centric model through moves like higher gas rewards, expanded bakery offerings, and technology upgrades that aim to deepen loyalty and support its warehouse expansion.
We’ll now examine how Costco’s focus on strengthening membership value, especially via richer...