Costco Wholesale (COST) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,307 Mil (TTM As of May. 2026)


COST Costco Wholesale Corp COST
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Price $960.97
GF Value $1,014.93
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Costco Wholesale Cash Flow for Dividends?

Costco Wholesale COST +0.34% 97 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,307 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus rates COST with a GF Score™ of 97/100 and a GF Value™ of $1,014.93 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review.

Costco Wholesale's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in May. 2026 was $0 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 was $-2,307 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Costco Wholesale's quarterly payment of dividends stayed the same from Nov. 2025 ($-577 Mil) to Feb. 2026 ($-577 Mil) but then declined from Feb. 2026 ($-577 Mil) to May. 2026 ($0 Mil).

Costco Wholesale's annual payment of dividends increased from Aug. 2023 ($-1,251 Mil) to Aug. 2024 ($-9,041 Mil) but then declined from Aug. 2024 ($-9,041 Mil) to Aug. 2025 ($-2,183 Mil).

Costco Wholesale Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Costco Wholesale Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Costco Wholesale's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Costco Wholesale Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Costco Wholesale Annual Data
Trend Aug16 Aug17 Aug18 Aug19 Aug20 Aug21 Aug22 Aug23 Aug24 Aug25
Cash Flow for Dividends
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Costco Wholesale Quarterly Data
Aug21 Nov21 Feb22 May22 Aug22 Nov22 Feb23 May23 Aug23 Nov23 Feb24 May24 Aug24 Nov24 Feb25 May25 Aug25 Nov25 Feb26 May26
Cash Flow for Dividends Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -515.00 -1,153.00 -577.00 -577.00 0.00
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Costco Wholesale Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in May. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-2,307 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,307 Mil mean?
Costco Wholesale (COST) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,307 Mil as of May. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors.
Is Costco Wholesale's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Costco Wholesale's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,307 Mil. Overall, Costco Wholesale has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Costco Wholesale's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to TGT and DG?
Costco Wholesale's Cash Flow for Dividends of $-2,307 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Costco Wholesale and its competitors. Costco Wholesale's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,307 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Costco Wholesale stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale (COST) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,014.93, compared to a current price of $960.97 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,307 Mil. Costco Wholesale's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 with 1 warning sign to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Costco Wholesale (COST), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-2,307 Mil as of May. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Costco Wholesale (COST) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Costco Wholesale stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of $960.97 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1,014.93. GuruFocus considers Costco Wholesale to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for COST:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-2,307 Mil
  • GF Value™: $1,014.93 vs. price of $960.97 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 97/100 with 1 warning sign

No single metric tells the full story. See the COST stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Costco Wholesale Business Description

Address 999 Lake Drive, Issaquah, WA, USA, 98027
Founded in 1983, Costco Wholesale now operates a global chain of membership-based warehouse clubs, delivering high-quality goods and services at consistently low prices. As of its most recent fiscal year, Costco operated approximately 910 warehouses, serving more than 80 million members across its three geographic segments: Costco US (approximately 73% of total revenue), Costco Canada (13%), and Costco International (14%).Costco's core value proposition—quality products at unbeatable prices—has yielded consistently strong member renewal rates (93% in the US and Canada and nearly 90% internationally). About 55% of Costco's fiscal 2025 revenue came from its grocery offerings, and another 25% from general merchandise.
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