Announcement • Apr 17
Costco Wholesale Corporation Declares A Quarterly Cash Dividend on Common Stock , Payable May 15, 2026 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock and approved a quarterly increase from $1.30 to $1.47 per share, $5.88 on an annualized basis. The quarterly dividend is payable May 15, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2026. Announcement • Mar 07
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q3, 2026 Results on May 28, 2026 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2026 results on May 28, 2026 Announcement • Jan 23
Consumers Represented by the Almeida Law Group Files Class Action Against Costco Wholesale Corporation Two California consumers have filed a nationwide class action lawsuit against Costco Wholesale Corporation, alleging the retail giant has misled million of shoppers by falsely advertising its popular Kirkland Signature Seasoned Rotisserie Chicken as containing ‘no preservatives,’ despite formulating the product with added preservatives that extend shelf life and maintain texture Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the complaint asserts that Costco has ‘systemically cheated customers out of tens if not hundreds of million of dollars’ by prominently marketing the Rotisserie Chicken as preservative–free in stores and online while adding sodium phosphate and carrageenan ingredients that function as preservatives. Prominent ‘No Preservatives’ Claims Allegedly Misled Shoppers According to the lawsuit, Costco displays large in store signage and online product listings stating ‘No Preservatives,’ without qualification. Plaintiffs Bianca Johnston of Big Bear, California and Anatasia Chernov of Escondido, California say they relied on these representations when purchasing the product, believing the chicken contained no additives that preserve taste, texture, or shelf life. The complaint alleges that Costco's representations were false and misleading because sodium phosphate and carrageenanboth added to the Rotisserie Chicken perform preservative functions by inhibiting spoilage, stabilizing proteins, and extending shelf stability. Consumers Increasingly Seek Transparency in Food Ingredients The lawsuit cites industry research showing that consumers place significant weight on preservative–related claims and increasingly seek ‘clean label’ products free from additives. Plaintiffs allege that Costco capitalized on this trend while concealing the true nature of its product. Claims Under Washington and California Consumer Protection Laws The complaint brings claims under: Washington Consumer Protection Act, California Consumers Legal Remedies Act, California Unfair Competition Law, California False Advertising Law. Plaintiffs seek injunctive relief, restitution, damages, and disgorgement of profits obtained through Costco's misleading marketing. Both plaintiffs allege they would not have purchased the Rotisserie Chicken or would have paid less had Costco disclosed that the product contains added preservatives. They also state they intend to purchase the product again in the future if it is actually preservative free but cannot rely on Costco's representations unless they are truthful. Announcement • Jan 16
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 13, 2026 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.30 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable February 13, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on January 30, 2026. Announcement • Dec 05
Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 15, 2026 Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 15, 2026. Announcement • Nov 08
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report December,2025 Results on Jan 07, 2026 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report December, 2025 results on Jan 07, 2026 Announcement • Oct 16
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 14, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.30 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable November 14, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2025. Announcement • Sep 29
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q1, 2026 Results on Dec 11, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2026 results at 4:15 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Dec 11, 2025 Announcement • Jul 17
Costco Wholesale Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on August 15, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.30 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable August 15, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 1, 2025. Announcement • Jun 11
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Executive Changes Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that on June 30, Dan Hines will retire as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller, and Principal Accounting Officer. He will remain a Senior Vice President until his retirement in January 2026, following 35 years of service. Tiffany Barbre, 51, has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer, effective July 1, 2025. Ms. Barbre joined Costco in 2005 and was promoted to Assistant Vice President in June 2010. In 2016, she was promoted to her current role as Vice President, Assistant Corporate Controller. Ms. Barbre graduated from Washington State University with a B.A. in Accounting and began her career as an auditor with Arthur Andersen LLP. Announcement • May 30
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q4, 2025 Results on Sep 25, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2025 results at 4:15 PM, US Eastern Standard Time on Sep 25, 2025 Announcement • Apr 17
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on May 16, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock and approved a quarterly increase from $1.16 to $1.30 per share, $5.20 on an annualized basis. The quarterly dividend is payable May 16, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 2, 2025. Announcement • Mar 08
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q3, 2025 Results on May 29, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2025 results at 1:15 PM, Pacific Standard Time on May 29, 2025 Announcement • Jan 24
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable February 21, 2025 Costco Wholesale announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.16 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable February 21, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 7, 2025. Announcement • Dec 18
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q2, 2025 Results on Mar 06, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2025 results at 1:15 PM, Pacific Standard Time on Mar 06, 2025 Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 27
Executive VP & Director recently sold €1.2m worth of stock On the 24th of October, Richard Galanti sold around 1k shares on-market at roughly €828 per share. This transaction amounted to 3.9% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €3.6m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €35m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Declared Dividend • Oct 21
Dividend of US$1.16 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.16. Ex-date: 1st November 2024 Payment date: 15th November 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.2%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.8%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 26%. Cash payout ratio: 31%. Announcement • Oct 17
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on November 15, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.16 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable November 15, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 1, 2024. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 16
Insider recently sold €3.6m worth of stock On the 11th of October, Russell Miller sold around 4k shares on-market at roughly €814 per share. This transaction amounted to 30% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €35m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 03
Insider recently sold €2.6m worth of stock On the 30th of September, Claudine Adamo sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €797 per share. This transaction amounted to 27% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €34m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Sep 28
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q1, 2025 Results on Dec 12, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2025 results on Dec 12, 2024 Reported Earnings • Sep 28
Full year 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$16.60 (vs US$14.18 in FY 2023) Full year 2024 results: EPS: US$16.60 (up from US$14.18 in FY 2023). Revenue: US$254.5b (up 5.0% from FY 2023). Net income: US$7.37b (up 17% from FY 2023). Profit margin: 2.9% (up from 2.6% in FY 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Like-for-like sales growth: 5.9% vs FY 2023 Revenue is forecast to grow 6.2% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.3% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 27% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Aug 15
Now 21% undervalued Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 6.4% to €783. The fair value is estimated to be €994, however this is not to be taken as a buy recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 9.5% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 12%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 6.4% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 7.4% per annum over the same time period. Upcoming Dividend • Jul 19
Upcoming dividend of US$1.16 per share Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 26 July 2024. Payment date: 09 August 2024. Payout ratio is a comfortable 26% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.6%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (4.7%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.1%). Recent Insider Transactions • Jul 16
Insider recently sold €2.3m worth of stock On the 15th of July, Daniel Hines sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €775 per share. This transaction amounted to 20% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €26m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Jul 11
Costco Wholesale Corporation Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend on the Common Stock, Payable on August 9, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its board of directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the common stock of $1.16 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable on August 9, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 26, 2024. Announcement • Jun 05
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q4, 2024 Results on Sep 26, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2024 results at 1:15 PM, Pacific Standard Time on Sep 26, 2024 Declared Dividend • Apr 15
Dividend of US$1.16 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.16. Ex-date: 25th April 2024 Payment date: 10th May 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.6%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.8%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 27%. Cash payout ratio: 29%. Announcement • Apr 11
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces an Increase in Its Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on May 10, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock and approved a quarterly increase from $1.02 to $1.16 per share, $4.64 on an annualized basis. The dividend is payable May 10, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on April 26, 2024. Recent Insider Transactions • Mar 14
Insider recently sold €1.6m worth of stock On the 11th of March, Patrick Callans sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €654 per share. This transaction amounted to 3.8% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €5.1m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €27m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Mar 08
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q3, 2024 Results on May 30, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q3, 2024 results at 1:15 PM, Pacific Standard Time on May 30, 2024 Reported Earnings • Mar 08
Second quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$3.93 (vs US$3.30 in 2Q 2023) Second quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$3.93 (up from US$3.30 in 2Q 2023). Revenue: US$58.4b (up 5.7% from 2Q 2023). Net income: US$1.74b (up 19% from 2Q 2023). Profit margin: 3.0% (up from 2.7% in 2Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 6.3% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 4.4% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 12% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 37% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Buy Or Sell Opportunity • Feb 08
Now 21% overvalued after recent price rise Over the last 90 days, the stock has risen 26% to €665. The fair value is estimated to be €552, however this is not to be taken as a sell recommendation but rather should be used as a guide only. Revenue has grown by 12% over the last 3 years. Earnings per share has grown by 13%. For the next 3 years, revenue is forecast to grow by 5.7% per annum. Earnings are also forecast to grow by 7.7% per annum over the same time period. Declared Dividend • Jan 29
Dividend of US$1.02 announced Shareholders will receive a dividend of US$1.02. Ex-date: 1st February 2024 Payment date: 16th February 2024 Dividend yield will be 2.8%, which is higher than the industry average of 1.9%. Payout Ratios Payout ratio: 27%. Cash payout ratio: 21%. Announcement • Jan 24
Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 23, 2025 Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 23, 2025, at 14:00 Pacific Standard Time. Recent Insider Transactions • Jan 19
Executive VP & COO of Eastern Division recently sold €1.6m worth of stock On the 18th of January, Yoram Rubanenko sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €626 per share. This transaction amounted to 30% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. In the last 3 months, there was an even bigger sale from another insider worth €2.3m. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €23m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Jan 19
Costco Wholesale Corporation Declares A Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on February 16, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.02 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable February 16, 2024, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 2, 2024. Announcement • Dec 19
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q2, 2024 Results on Mar 07, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2024 results at 1:15 PM, Pacific Daylight on Mar 07, 2024 Announcement • Dec 16
Costco Wholesale Corporation Declares Special Cash Dividend, Payable January 12, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that the Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend on Costco common stock of $15 per share, payable January 12, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on December 28, 2023. The aggregate amount of the payment will be approximately $6.7 billion. Reported Earnings • Dec 15
First quarter 2024 earnings released: EPS: US$3.58 (vs US$3.07 in 1Q 2023) First quarter 2024 results: EPS: US$3.58 (up from US$3.07 in 1Q 2023). Revenue: US$57.8b (up 6.2% from 1Q 2023). Net income: US$1.59b (up 17% from 1Q 2023). Profit margin: 2.7% (up from 2.5% in 1Q 2023). The increase in margin was driven by higher revenue. Revenue is forecast to grow 5.7% p.a. on average during the next 3 years, compared to a 5.1% growth forecast for the Consumer Retailing industry in Europe. Over the last 3 years on average, earnings per share has increased by 13% per year but the company’s share price has increased by 25% per year, which means it is tracking significantly ahead of earnings growth. Recent Insider Transactions • Nov 07
Insider recently sold €2.3m worth of stock On the 3rd of November, Russell Miller sold around 5k shares on-market at roughly €519 per share. This transaction amounted to 29% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €16m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Upcoming Dividend • Oct 26
Upcoming dividend of US$1.02 per share at 0.7% yield Eligible shareholders must have bought the stock before 02 November 2023. Payment date: 17 November 2023. Payout ratio is a comfortable 27% and this is well supported by cash flows. Trailing yield: 0.7%. Lower than top quartile of German dividend payers (5.1%). Lower than average of industry peers (4.5%). Recent Insider Transactions • Oct 25
Insider recently sold €1.3m worth of stock On the 23rd of October, Claudine Adamo sold around 3k shares on-market at roughly €516 per share. This transaction amounted to 24% of their direct individual holding at the time of the trade. This was the largest sale by an insider in the last 3 months. Insiders have been net sellers, collectively disposing of €15m more than they bought in the last 12 months. Announcement • Sep 29
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q1, 2024 Results on Dec 14, 2023 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q1, 2024 results at 2:00 PM, Pacific Standard Time on Dec 14, 2023 Announcement • Aug 17
Costco Wholesale Corporation Elects Helena Buonanno Foulkes to Board of Directors Costco Wholesale Corporation announced the election to its Board of Directors of Helena Buonanno Foulkes. Most recently, Ms. Foulkes was CEO of Hudson’s Bay Company. Previously she spent 25 years at CVS Health, including as President of CVS Pharmacy and Executive Vice President of CVS Health. Ms. Foulkes is also a member of the boards of directors of Follett Higher Education, PM Pediatrics, Harry’s Inc., and Skillsoft. She recently completed a term as President of Harvard University’s Board of Overseers. Announcement • Aug 10
Costco Wholesale Corporation Announces Quarterly Cash Dividend, Payable on September 8, 2023 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock of $1.02 per share. The quarterly dividend is payable September 8, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 25, 2023. Announcement • Jun 09
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q4, 2023 Results on Sep 26, 2023 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q4, 2023 results on Sep 26, 2023 Announcement • Jan 24
Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 18, 2024 Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 18, 2024, at 14:00 Pacific Standard Time. Announcement • Dec 14
Costco Wholesale Corporation to Report Q2, 2023 Results on Mar 02, 2023 Costco Wholesale Corporation announced that they will report Q2, 2023 results on Mar 02, 2023 Announcement • Dec 03
Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 19, 2023 Costco Wholesale Corporation, Annual General Meeting, Jan 19, 2023, at 14:00 Pacific Standard Time.