CAIQ Dividend History & Analysis | 13.5% Yield
CAIQ has a dividend yield of 13.5% and paid 3.43 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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CAIQ Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 0.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-01 | 2026-09-09 | Monthly | 0.382 | +0.3% | 1.5% |
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-10 | Monthly | 0.381 | +0.8% | 1.52% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-09 | None | 0.378 | -0.3% | 1.43% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-08 | Monthly | 0.379 | 0% | 1.4% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-08 | Monthly | 0.379 | +0.3% | 1.45% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-08 | Monthly | 0.378 | -0.8% | 1.6% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-09 | Monthly | 0.381 | +1.6% | 1.55% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-09 | Monthly | 0.375 | -4.8% | 1.48% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-30 | Monthly | 0.394 | 0% | 1.53% |
CAIQ Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, CAIQ's dividend yield is 13.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.43 USD by the current share price of 26.26.
As of September 2026, CAIQ paid a dividend of 3.43 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-09-01 and the payout was 0.382 USD.
CAIQ pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CAIQ has issued 9 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-09-01.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAIQ for the next payments are between 0.387 (+1.3%) and 0.418 (+9.4%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 18.7%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.382 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-09-01. The next Ex-Dividend date for Calamos Nasdaq (CAIQ) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Calamos Nasdaq (CAIQ) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
CAIQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.90% per year. Negative growth: CAIQ's dividend growth is negative and declining.
CAIQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 15.7%. If you bought CAIQ's shares at 21.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.43 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 15.7% of your original purchase price.
CAIQ Payout Consistency is 100.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number. Very consistent: Calamos Nasdaq has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
CAIQ's 13.47% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAIQ is unknown.
CAIQ's Overall Dividend Rating is 38.50%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-13 02:05 UTC