CTSH Dividend History & Analysis | 2.1% Yield
CTSH has a dividend yield of 2.1% and paid 1.28 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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CTSH Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-18 | 2026-05-27 | Quarterly | 0.33 | 0% | 0.69% |
| 2026-02-18 | 2026-02-18 | 2026-02-26 | Quarterly | 0.33 | +6.5% | 0.51% |
| 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-18 | 2025-11-26 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.44% |
| 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-18 | 2025-08-26 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.45% |
| 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-19 | 2025-05-28 | Quarterly | 0.31 | 0% | 0.38% |
| 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-18 | 2025-02-26 | Quarterly | 0.31 | +3.3% | 0.35% |
| 2024-11-19 | 2024-11-19 | 2024-11-27 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-20 | 2024-08-28 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.4% |
| 2024-05-17 | 2024-05-20 | 2024-05-29 | Quarterly | 0.3 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2024-02-16 | 2024-02-20 | 2024-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.3 | +3.4% | 0.39% |
| 2023-11-20 | 2023-11-21 | 2023-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.42% |
| 2023-08-18 | 2023-08-21 | 2023-08-29 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.43% |
| 2023-05-18 | 2023-05-19 | 2023-05-30 | Quarterly | 0.29 | 0% | 0.46% |
| 2023-02-16 | 2023-02-17 | 2023-02-28 | Quarterly | 0.29 | +7.4% | 0.44% |
| 2022-11-17 | 2022-11-18 | 2022-11-29 | Quarterly | 0.27 | 0% | 0.47% |
| 2022-08-18 | 2022-08-19 | 2022-08-30 | Quarterly | 0.27 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2022-05-19 | 2022-05-20 | 2022-05-31 | Quarterly | 0.27 | 0% | 0.39% |
| 2022-02-17 | 2022-02-18 | 2022-03-01 | Quarterly | 0.27 | +12.5% | 0.31% |
| 2021-11-18 | 2021-11-19 | 2021-11-30 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | 0.29% |
| 2021-08-19 | 2021-08-20 | 2021-08-31 | Quarterly | 0.24 | 0% | 0.32% |
CTSH Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, CTSH's dividend yield is 2.08%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.28 USD by the current share price of 47.05.
As of July 2026, CTSH paid a dividend of 1.28 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-05-18 and the payout was 0.33 USD.
CTSH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CTSH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-05-18.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CTSH for the next payments are between 0.325 (-1.5%) and 0.347 (+5.2%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.84%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.33 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-05-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cognizant Technology (CTSH) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Cognizant Technology (CTSH) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
CTSH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 5.11% per year. Strong growth: CTSH's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.
CTSH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.88%. If you bought CTSH's shares at 68.04 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.28 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.88% of your original purchase price.
CTSH 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: Cognizant Technology has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
CTSH's 2.08% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CTSH is 23.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
CTSH's Overall Dividend Rating is 57.71%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
CTSH Outstanding Shares Analysis
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: 2026-07-28 02:38 UTC