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

Published June 25, 2026 · Category: Finance

Overview

Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) isn't a very exciting name among most dividend investors. When passive income matters, Costco Wholesale's 0.6% dividend yield just isn't going to move the needle unless you're sitting on a mountain of shares.

But don't underestimate Costco's ability to put cash in your pocket. The company has paid out special dividends over the years. Special dividends are discretionary, and Costco doesn't pay them every year, but when it does, they can pack a punch. Costco is one of the world's largest and most successful retailers, and the cash is piling up once again.

Details

Here's why it's starting to look like Costco Wholesale stock could announce its next special dividend later this year.

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Source

Originally published at www.fool.com.

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