The Company went public on December 5, 1985 at $10.00 per share (before stock splits). Adjusting for stock splits, the initial price per share was approximately $1.67.

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On April 28, 2004, the Company announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend on Costco common stock. The first dividend of $0.10 per share was paid May 31, 2004. For more information CLICK HERE.

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Costco shareholders will receive their 1099-DIV tax statement attached to the last dividend check issued for the calendar year. If you have questions regarding your 1099-DIV statements, please contact Computershare at 1-800-249-8982. Neither Costco Wholesale nor Computershare can provide tax advice and you are encouraged to consult with your personal tax advisor to determine the tax status of your stock ownership.

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Please click on the following link to view information regarding Costco's direct stock purchase plan. CLICK HERE.

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If your shares are held through our transfer agent, contact Computershare; otherwise contact your stockbroker. You may contact Computershare at 1-800-249-8982.

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The ex-dividend date for the merger was October 21, 1993. At that time, a new company was created called PriceCostco, Inc. (ticker symbol PCCW). Effective October 21, 1993, each share of The Price Company stock was (or should have been) exchanged for 2.13 shares of PriceCostco. Each share of Costco Wholesale was (or should have been) exchanged for 1.0 shares of PriceCostco. In February 1997, the Company changed its name from PriceCostco, Inc. to Costco Companies, Inc. and changed its NASDAQ ticker symbol to COST.

Effective August 30, 1999, Costco Companies, Inc. changed its name to Costco Wholesale Corporation and reincorporated from Delaware to Washington.

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Please click on the following link to view stock split history for Costco Wholesale and The Price Company. CLICK HERE.

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Our Annual Report is available for viewing on this website, or you may also request a printed copy of these reports to be mailed to you on this website.

To view the Annual Report online, CLICK HERE.
To order a copy of the Annual Report or other reports, CLICK HERE.
To view SEC Filings, CLICK HERE.

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No. The Company reports monthly sales, quarterly earnings and issues an Annual Report which are all available for viewing on this website.

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Costco's fiscal calendar runs September through August.

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January 18, 2024 2:00PM PT Virtual.

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