Costco stock nears $1,000 as SEC filing spotlights $1.30 dividend and consumer mood improves
Costco shares rose 0.6% to $982.29 in midday trading Friday after confirming a $1.30 quarterly dividend, payable Feb. 13 to holders as of Jan. 30. Shareholders re-elected the board and approved executive pay, but rejected a proposal for a greenwashing risk audit. Officer Teresa A. Jones filed to sell up to 850 shares. Wall Street was mixed, with the Dow down 0.48% and the Nasdaq up 0.48%.