COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K

What Happened
Costco Wholesale Corporation filed an SEC Form 8-K on April 15, 2026 announcing its board increased the quarterly cash dividend by $0.30 to $1.47 per share (equivalent to $5.88 on an annualized basis). The dividend was declared April 15, 2026 and is payable May 15, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 1, 2026. The filing includes a press release dated April 15, 2026 and is signed by Gary Millerchip, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Dividend increased by $0.30 to $1.47 per share (annualized $5.88).
• Declaration date: April 15, 2026; Record date: May 1, 2026; Payable date: May 15, 2026.
• Reported in Form 8-K under Item 8.01 (Other Events); press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.
• Filing signed by Gary Millerchip, EVP & CFO.

Why It Matters
A higher quarterly dividend means more cash returned to shareholders and is a concrete, near-term benefit for income-focused investors. The record and payable dates determine who must own shares to receive the payment. Investors tracking yield, income, or changes in corporate cash returns should note the new $1.47 quarterly rate and the May payment timetable.