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Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Stock Price
$1,011.17
Closing price · Feb 27, 2026
Vesting Period
5 years
Varies by role: 5-year time-vesting (20% annually) for executives; 1-year performance-vesting followed by 5-year time-vesting for executives; 1/3 annually for non-employee directors. Graded vesting mentioned for SDE roles (future hires).
Vesting Frequency
Annually
How often shares vest
Cliff Period
12 months
Before first vest
Standard RSU program with 4-year vesting and 1-year cliff. Annual refresh grants available for eligible employees.
Costco RSUs vest on a Varies by role: 5-year time-vesting (20% annually) for executives; 1-year performance-vesting followed by 5-year time-vesting for executives; 1/3 annually for non-employee directors. Graded vesting mentioned for SDE roles (future hires). schedule with a 12-month cliff.
Example calculation based on 100 shares:
| Year | Vesting % | Shares Vesting | Estimated Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | 25% | 25 | $25,279.20 |
| Year 2 | 25% | 25 | $25,279.20 |
| Year 3 | 25% | 25 | $25,279.20 |
| Year 4 | 25% | 25 | $25,279.20 |
| Total | 100% | 100 | $101,116.80 |
* Based on Costco stock price of $1,011.17 as of Feb 27, 2026. Actual values will vary.
25%
25 shares
$25,279.20
25%
25 shares
$25,279.20
25%
25 shares
$25,279.20
25%
25 shares
$25,279.20
Costco vesting schedule based on 100 total shares
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RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest. Tax withholding is automatic.
Let's walk through what happens when 100 shares of your Costco RSUs vest at the current stock price.
Calculate gross value at vesting
100 shares × $1,011.17
= $101,116.80
Estimate taxes owed (federal + state + FICA)
$101,116.80 × 45%
= $45,502.56
Calculate net value after taxes
$101,116.80 - $45,502.56
= $55,614.24
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