Costco’s Special Dividend Is Just One Reason It’s a Good Place to Shelter From AI Chaos — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/costco-s-special-dividend-is-just-one-reason-it-s-a-good-place-to-shelter-from-ai-chaosContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Costco declares $30 special dividend, first in nearly three yearshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/costco-s-special-dividend-is-just-one-reason-it-s-a-good-place-to-shelter-from-ai-chaoshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/costco-s-special-dividend-is-just-one-reason-it-s-a-good-place-to-shelter-from-ai-chaos#u201897Sun, 15 Nov 2026 06:51:20 +0000Costco Wholesale announced a $30-per-share special cash dividend payable January 12, 2027, to shareholders of record on December 10, 2026. The payout totals roughly $13.3 billion and marks the warehouse retailer's first special dividend since December 2023. The board also reauthorized a $4 billion share-repurchase program. Shares rose modestly in after-hours trading following the November 13 declaration. Analysts frame the move as a sign of balance-sheet strength and a shareholder-friendly use of excess cash, though the stock's premium valuation remains a consideration for new buyers