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Yield 12m 2.95%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.61
Dividend Growth Rate 5y 2.14%
Overall Dividend Rating 61.17%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.41%
Payout Ratio 44.7%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 100.0%
Total Return 12m: 20.18%
#34 in Group
Total Return 5y: 52.66%
#29 in Group
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Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Dividend Yield Yield on Cost
CSCO 228,075m 2.95% 4.41%
ET 552m 15.8% 25.1%
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ITRN 696m 5.57% 12.6%
Highest Dividend Growth Rate in Sector
Symbol Market Cap
(USD)		 Growth Rate Payout Ratio
CSCO 228,075m 2.14% 44.7%
MSI 70,521m 8.91% 29.9%
JNPR 11,588m 1.92% 51.2%
IDCC 5,312m 3.34% 15.8%

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CSCO Dividend History: Last 40 Payments (USD)

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate Payout Yield
2025-04-03 2025-04-03 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.41 2.5% 0.69%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-01-22 Quarterly 0.4 0.68%
2024-10-02 2024-10-02 2024-10-23 Quarterly 0.4 0.76%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-07-24 Quarterly 0.4 0.86%
2024-04-03 2024-04-04 2024-04-24 Quarterly 0.4 2.6% 0.82%
2024-01-03 2024-01-04 2024-01-24 Quarterly 0.39 0.78%
2023-10-03 2023-10-04 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.39 0.72%
2023-07-05 2023-07-06 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.39 0.77%
2023-04-04 2023-04-05 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.39 2.6% 0.75%
2023-01-04 2023-01-05 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.38 0.79%
2022-10-04 2022-10-05 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.38 0.91%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.38 0.92%
2022-04-05 2022-04-06 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.38 2.7% 0.69%
2022-01-04 2022-01-05 2022-01-26 Quarterly 0.37 0.59%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.37 0.68%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.37 0.7%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.37 2.8% 0.72%
2021-01-04 2021-01-05 2021-01-20 Quarterly 0.36 0.81%
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-21 Quarterly 0.36 0.92%
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.36 0.78%
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-22 Quarterly 0.36 2.9%
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-22 Quarterly 0.35
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.35
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.35
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-04-24 Quarterly 0.35 6.1%
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-01-23 Quarterly 0.33
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.33
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.33
2018-04-04 2018-04-05 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.33 13.8%
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.29
2017-10-04 2017-10-05 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.29
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.29
2017-04-04 2017-04-06 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.29 11.5%
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.26
2016-10-03 2016-10-05 2016-10-26 Quarterly 0.26
2016-07-05 2016-07-07 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.26
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.26 23.8%
2016-01-04 2016-01-06 2016-01-20 Quarterly 0.21
2015-10-01 2015-10-05 2015-10-21 Quarterly 0.21
2015-07-01 2015-07-06 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.21

CSCO Dividend FAQ

Does CSCO pay dividends?

Yes, as of April 2025, CSCO paid a dividend of 1.61 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-04-03.

What is the Dividend Yield of CSCO?

As of April 2025, CSCO`s dividend yield is 2.95%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.61 USD by the current share price of 55.76.

How often does CSCO pay dividends?

CSCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CSCO has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSCO?

The next ex-dividend date for Cisco Systems (CSCO) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of CSCO?

CSCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.14% per year.
Weak growth: Dividend increases are lagging behind inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CSCO?

CSCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.41%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Cisco Systems five years ago. It is calculated as the sum of all trailing 12-month dividends (1.61) divided by the purchase price five years ago (36.53):

What is the Payout Consistency of CSCO?

CSCO Payout Consistency is 100.0%.
Highly consistent: Cisco Systems has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CSCO have a good Dividend Yield?

CSCO`s 2.95% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CSCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CSCO is 44.7%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CSCO?

CSCO`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.17%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

CSCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CSCO`s Outstanding Shares?

Cisco Systems`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.15% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing stock price.

Has Cisco Systems ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2000-03-23 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1987 3,851,316,000
1988 3,851,316,000
1989 3,851,316,000
1990 3,540,300,000 -8.08%
1991 4,185,204,000 +18.22%
1992 3,320,000,000 -20.67%
1993 4,537,044,000 +36.66%
1994 4,853,898,000 +6.98%
1995 5,869,566,000 +20.92%
1996 6,146,262,000 +4.71%
1997 6,340,000,000 +3.15%
1998 6,702,000,000 +5.71%
1999 7,288,000,000 +8.74%
2000 7,580,000,000 +4.01%
2001 7,307,000,000 -3.6%
2002 7,327,000,000 +0.27%
2003 7,110,000,000 -2.96%
2004 6,773,000,000 -4.74%
2005 6,340,000,000 -6.39%
2006 6,199,000,000 -2.22%
2007 6,330,000,000 +2.11%
2008 5,972,000,000 -5.66%
2009 5,871,000,000 -1.69%
2010 5,675,000,000 -3.34%
2011 5,407,000,000 -4.72%
2012 5,334,000,000 -1.35%
2013 5,430,000,000 +1.8%
2014 5,156,000,000 -5.05%
2015 5,113,000,000 -0.83%
2016 5,066,000,000 -0.92%
2017 4,994,000,000 -1.42%
2018 4,614,000,000 -7.61%
2019 4,273,000,000 -7.39%
2020 4,244,000,000 -0.68%
2021 4,243,000,000 -0.02%
2022 4,116,000,000 -2.99%
2023 4,087,000,000 -0.7%
2024 4,013,000,000 -1.81%
2025 4,005,000,000 -0.2%