Costco Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.47 Per Share

Event Overview

On October 14, 2026, Costco Wholesale Corporation filed a Current Report on Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events) announcing that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock.

Key Dividend Details

• Dividend Amount: $1.47 per share
• Declaration Date: October 14, 2026
• Record Date: Close of business on October 30, 2026
• Payment Date: November 13, 2026

Operational Footprint Update

Per Exhibit 99.1 furnished alongside the filing, Costco disclosed its current warehouse operations totaling 939 warehouses across global markets:

• United States & Puerto Rico: 647
• Canada: 115
• Mexico: 43
• Japan: 37
• United Kingdom: 29
• Korea: 20
• Australia: 15
• Taiwan: 14
• China: 7
• Spain: 5
• France: 3
• Sweden: 2
• Iceland & New Zealand: 1 each

Additionally, Costco operates e-commerce operations in the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Mexico, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Australia, and China.

Market Impact & Significance

The declaration aligns with Costco's established regular capital return schedule, reflecting ongoing stable cash flow generation and continued commitment to returning cash to shareholders.