[8-K] – COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW (COST) (CIK 0000909832)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Costco Wholesale Corporation declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share on its common stock. The dividend was declared on October 15, 2025, is payable on November 14, 2025, and will be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2025.

This announcement reflects Costco’s ongoing cash return program through regular dividends, providing predictable income to shareholders on the stated timetable.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 15, 2025

COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Washington

0-20355

91-1223280

(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)

(Commission File No.)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

999 Lake Drive

Issaquah, WA 98027

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: 425-313-8100

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $.005 per share

COST

NASDAQ

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR §230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR §240.12b-2).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

Item 8.01.    Other Events

The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on the Company's common stock of $1.30 per share. The dividend was declared on October 15, 2025, and is payable November 14, 2025, to shareholders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2025.

Item 9.01.    Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

99.1.    Press release dated October 15, 2025.

104    Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.

						COSTCO WHOLESALE CORPORATION
Dated: October 15, 2025						By:			/s/ Gary Millerchip
									Gary Millerchip
									Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What dividend did Costco (COST) declare?

Costco declared a $1.30 per share quarterly cash dividend on its common stock.

What is the payable date for Costco’s (COST) dividend?

The dividend is payable on November 14, 2025.

What is the record date for Costco’s (COST) dividend?

Shareholders of record at the close of business on October 31, 2025 will receive the dividend.

When was the dividend declared by Costco (COST)?

The dividend was declared on October 15, 2025.

What type of dividend did Costco (COST) announce?

A quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share on its common stock.