In the world of consumer staples and retail stocks, Costco (NASDAQ:COST) remains one of the best growth stocks in the market. Indeed, looking at the stock chart below, it’s clear that long-term ...

This week's dividend activity included increased payouts from Citigroup (NYSE:C) and Duke Energy (DUK) as well as ...

Costco's stock has gotten expensive now. Its special dividend isn’t a good use of capital. Target is turning the corner and has more upside. But at the time of this writing, Costco is a $661 ...

Membership-based wholesale retailer Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) said on Wednesday it is increasing its quarterly dividend. This increased payout adds to a growing history of cash payments to ...

Costco Wholesale (COST) reported its monthly sales data earlier this week and surprised its shareholders with a massive dividend increase, adding to its long streak of annual dividend hikes.

If you're looking for a quality dividend stock to add to your portfolio, it may be easy to skip over Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST). The big-box retailer pays a dividend yield of less than 1% ...

Costco's (NASDAQ: COST) dividend is in the limelight this week, following an announcement from the company that it's increasing its quarterly payout. But is the stock's dividend actually attractive?

Costco pays a special dividend every few years. But investors looking for share appreciation and a strong yield shouldn't wait.

Thus, Costco's special dividends are absolutely legendary, but they don't happen very often. Besides, it's difficult to predict when Costco might announce more special dividend payments in the future.

Since 2012, Costco has paid four special dividends -- all of which dwarfed its quarterly dividend.

One part of owning Costco Wholesale (NASDAQ: COST) that many investors overlook is the dividend. Also, the company will periodically reward its shareholders with special dividends, the most recent ...