COST Costco Wholesale Corporation
Consumer Defensive · Discount Stores
1017.57
+2.31%
About the company
Costco Wholesale Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the operation of membership warehouses in the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Japan, the United Kingdom, Korea, Australia, Taiwan, China, Spain, France, Sweden, Iceland, and New Zealand. It offers merchandise, including sundries, dry groceries, candies, coolers, freezers, liquor, and tobacco; non-food merchandise comprising consumer electronics, appliances, small electrics, health and beauty aids, hardware, lawn and garden, sporting goods, tires, toys and seasonal, automotive, stamps, tickets, apparel, furniture, domestics, housewares, special order kiosks, and jewelry; and fresh food, such as meat, produce, deli, and bakery products. The company is also involved in warehouse ancillary operations, which include gasoline, pharmacies, food courts, optical, hearing aids, and tire installation centers. In addition, it engages in e-commerce, business centers, travel, and other businesses. Further, the company operates e-commerce sites; and offers branded and private-label products in various categories. The company was formerly known as Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation in August 1999. Costco Wholesale Corporation was founded in 1976 and is based in Issaquah, Washington.
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Dividend deep dive
Costco Wholesale Corporation, a discount stores company, has a rating score of 6.0. Its current dividend yield is 0.65%, which is within its 5-year average range of 0.66%. The stock's momentum score is 0.0, indicating a lack of positive price trend, while its value score of 2.5 suggests it is relatively expensive. The company operates in the Consumer Defensive sector and has a market capitalization of $417.99 billion.
Dividend history
Costco has maintained a dividend increase streak of 21 years, earning it a 'Contender' designation in the CCC list. The 3-year dividend Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) is 13.04%, and the 5-year CAGR is 13.18%. This consistent growth has resulted in a dividend doubling time of 5.5 years. Dividends per share have increased from $1.42 in 2014 to $2.60 in 2019, reaching $4.64 in 2024, with a projected $5.20 for 2025. Payments are made quarterly in specific months like January, April, July, and October.
Dividend safety
The dividend appears safe with a payout ratio of 29.55% against earnings, indicating solid coverage. The company's leverage is moderate with a debt-to-equity ratio of 60.257%.
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