CTSH Dividend History - Cognizant Technology

Track the latest CTSH dividend history: 1.52% Dividend Yield, 6.40% Annual Growth - Explore CTSH's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.52%
Cash Amount 12m 1.21
Dividend Growth 5y avg 6.40%
Dividend Rating 60.41%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.93%
Payout Ratio 25.5%
Payout Frequency 12m 3
Payout Consistency 99.4%
Total Return 12m: 11.27%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 35.70%
#1 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in IT Consulting & Other Services

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
CTSH 41,978m 1.52% 1.93%
ACN 242,686m 1.58% 2.92%
BAH 16,358m 1.60% 3.13%
CSPI 176m 0.55% 1.37%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
CTSH 41,978m 6.40% 60.4%
ACN 242,686m 10.3% 66.0%
BAH 16,358m 10.5% 64.1%
CSPI 176m 8.92% 44.8%

CTSH Dividend History - Last 32 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
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 0.4%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-08-28 Quarterly 0.3 0.4%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-05-29 Quarterly 0.3 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 0.42%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-08-29 Quarterly 0.29 0.42%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.29 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 0.47%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-08-30 Quarterly 0.27 0.39%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.27 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 0.29%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.24 0.32%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.24 0.34%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% 0.32%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.22 0.29%
2020-08-20 2020-08-21 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.22 0.33%
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.22 0.42%
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.22 10%
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.2
2019-08-21 2019-08-22 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.2
2019-05-21 2019-05-22 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.2
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.2
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.2
2018-08-21 2018-08-22 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.2
2018-05-21 2018-05-22 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.2
2018-02-21 2018-02-22 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.2 33.3%
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.15
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.15
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.15

CTSH Dividend History - FAQ

Does CTSH pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, CTSH paid a dividend of 1.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-02-18.

What is the Dividend Yield of CTSH?

As of February 2025, CTSH`s dividend yield is 1.52%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.21 USD by the current share price of 84.87.

How often does CTSH pay dividends?

CTSH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), CTSH has issued 3 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CTSH?

The next ex-dividend date for Cognizant Technology (CTSH) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of CTSH?

CTSH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 6.40% per year.
Strong growth: Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CTSH?

CTSH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.93%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Cognizant Technology five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (1.21) divided by the purchase price five years ago (62.54):

What is the Payout Consistency of CTSH?

CTSH Payout Consistency is 99.4%.
Highly consistent: Cognizant Technology has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does CTSH have a good Dividend Yield?

CTSH`s 1.52% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CTSH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CTSH is 25.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CTSH?

CTSH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 60.41%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: CTSH Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of CTSH`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Cognizant Technology are shrinking at a rate of -1.47% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -100.0%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Cognizant Technology ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2014-03-10 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 (Mill.) Growth Rate
1998 448430500
1999 444000000 -0.99%
2000 448752000 +1.07%
2001 464760000 +3.57%
2002 490552000 +5.55%
2003 515520000 +5.09%
2004 537940000 +4.35%
2005 558660000 +3.85%
2006 571608000 +2.32%
2007 576342000 +0.83%
2008 583226000 +1.19%
2009 595770000 +2.15%
2010 608082000 +2.07%
2011 606856000 -0.2%
2012 607554000 +0.12%
2013 610856000 +0.54%
2014 612772000 +0.31%
2015 612600000 -0.03%
2016 609000000 -0.59%
2017 589000000 -3.28%
2018 579000000 -1.7%
2019 548000000 -5.35%
2020 534000000 -2.55%
2021 526000000 -1.5%
2022 513000000 -2.47%
2023 501000000 -2.34%
2024 496000000 -1%