RE: LeoThread 2026-02-17 18-45

Most recent payment: $1.30 per share, paid Feb 13, 2026 (ex-dividend date Jan 30, 2026). That results in a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.20 and a current yield of roughly 0.51% based on share prices north of $1,000

Key dividend points:

• Reliable quarterly distributions
• Recent step-up from $1.16 to $1.30 per quarter beginning in 2025 — roughly a 12% increase

• Long-term dividend growth coupled with a conservative payout ratio (typically under 30%), leaving ample room to reinvest in growth, new warehouses, and member benefits

Not a high-yield name — the low yield reflects strong capital appreciation driven by the membership model (high renewal rates, periodic fee increases), pricing power, and massive scale

For long-term dividend-growth portfolios, COST provides steady compounding through modest, dependable raises and a durable business model

Members get the treasure-hunt experience; shareholders benefit from consistent dividend income as a welcome complement