Director E. Hamilton filed a Form 4 with the SEC on October 26, 2026, reporting a grant of 266 restricted stock units of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW (NASDAQ:COST) on October 22, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • RSU Grant: 266 restricted stock units were acquired on October 22, 2026, at a price of $0, classified as transaction code A (acquired).
  • Vesting Schedule: The units vest one-third on October 22, 2027, and one-third annually on October 22 for the following two years.
  • Direct Ownership After Transaction: Hamilton directly holds 55,803.936 shares of common stock following the reported transaction.
  • Indirect Holdings: Hamilton also holds shares indirectly through four family trusts: 230 shares each in Family Trust I, II, and III, and 461 shares in Family Trust IV.
  • Role: The reporting person is identified as a Director of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW.

E. Hamilton's RSU Award and Ownership Position at Costco

According to the filing, director E. Hamilton received a grant of 266 restricted stock units of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW common stock on October 22, 2026. The grant carried no cost to the recipient, with the filing noting a price of $0 and explaining that the figure is "not applicable" because the transaction constitutes a grant of restricted stock units.

The filing discloses that the RSUs vest in three equal annual installments: one-third on October 22, 2027, and one-third on October 22 in each of the two years that follow. Following this transaction, Hamilton's direct beneficial ownership stands at 55,803.936 shares of Costco common stock, as reported in Table I of the filing.

In addition to the directly held shares, the filing reports four indirect ownership positions through family trusts. Family Trust I, Family Trust II, and Family Trust III each hold 230 shares, while Family Trust IV holds 461 shares. The Form 4 was signed by Alejandro Torres as attorney-in-fact on October 26, 2026, and reflects a filing by one reporting person. No derivative securities transactions were reported in Table II of the filing.

What Was Disclosed

E. Hamilton, a director of Costco Wholesale Corp /NEW (NASDAQ:COST), reported receiving a grant of 266 restricted stock units on October 22, 2026, vesting annually over three years, bringing total direct beneficial ownership to 55,803.936 shares.