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Costco's Cash Pile Is Building. Is a Special Dividend Coming in the Second Half of 2026?

Costco’s paid memberships rose 4.1% to 82.9 million, and its dividend has increased for 22 straight years despite a 46.1 forward price-to-earnings ratio.

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Key PointsCostco pays a small quarterly dividend, then a much larger special dividend every few years.The conditions are ripe for Costco's next special dividend announcement later this year.Despite its low yield, Costco's dividends contribute meaningfully to the stock's long-term performance.10 stocks we like better than Costco Wholesale › Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) isn't a very exciting name among most dividend investors. When passive inco…

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The Motley Fool broke the news in Alexandria, United States on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
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