COSTCO WHOLESALE CORP /NEW 8-K

What Happened

• Costco Wholesale Corporation filed a Form 8-K (dated July 8, 2026) under Item 8.01 to report that its board declared a cash dividend of $0.47 per share. The dividend was declared on July 7, 2026, is payable on August 7, 2026, and will be paid to shareholders of record at the close of business on July 24, 2026. The filing was signed by Gary Millerchip, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.

Key Details

• Dividend amount: $0.47 per share (cash).
• Declaration date: July 7, 2026; Form 8-K filed July 8, 2026.
• Record date: Close of business on July 24, 2026.
• Payable date: August 7, 2026.

Why It Matters

• This dividend is a direct cash return to shareholders and sets the timeline for investors who want to receive the payment (must be on record by July 24).
• The declaration and payment dates matter for income-focused investors and for trading around the ex-dividend/record dates; shareholders should confirm brokerage cutoffs to ensure eligibility.
• While the filing is brief, the declaration signals the company’s current capital allocation choice to distribute cash to shareholders.