CNS Dividend History & Analysis | 3.3% Yield

CNS has a dividend yield of 3.3% and paid 2.48 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 3.25%
Payout Ratio 80.0%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -1.17%
Consistency Lifetime 84.1%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.25%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 51.46%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -27.5%
Total Return 5y: 7.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ECC 709 M 24.3% 44.7%
OXLC 1,177 M 28.3% 29.2%
ECAT 1,534 M 22.0% 36.5%
OCCI 129 M 24.3% 30.5%
BCAT 1,540 M 22.4% 31.2%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
ECAT 1,534 M 144% 91.7%
FSCO 1,204 M 105% 90.0%
OPFI 831 M 108% 100%
SUNS 126 M 90.5% 100%
OWL 21,322 M 60.1% 100%

Quality Dividend Peers in Asset Management & Custody Banks

BUI
BlackRock Utility
 10.47% Yield
GNT
GAMCO Natural Resources
 7.98% Yield
GAM
General American
 11.74% Yield
BK
The Bank of New York
 2.10% Yield
TRIN
Trinity Capital
 14.80% Yield
TBLD
Thornburg Income
 6.56% Yield

CNS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-10 2025-11-10 2025-11-20 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.91%
2025-08-11 2025-08-11 2025-08-21 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.85%
2025-05-12 2025-05-12 2025-05-22 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.75%
2025-03-03 2025-03-03 2025-03-13 Quarterly 0.62 5.1% 0.71%
2024-11-18 2024-11-18 2024-12-02 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.59%
2024-08-12 2024-08-12 2024-08-22 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.71%
2024-05-10 2024-05-13 2024-05-23 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.81%
2024-03-01 2024-03-04 2024-03-14 Quarterly 0.59 3.5% 0.81%
2023-11-10 2023-11-13 2023-11-28 Quarterly 0.57 0% 1.08%
2023-08-11 2023-08-14 2023-08-24 Quarterly 0.57 0% 0.86%
2023-05-12 2023-05-15 2023-05-25 Quarterly 0.57 0% 1.05%
2023-03-03 2023-03-06 2023-03-16 Quarterly 0.57 3.6% 0.8%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.91%
2022-08-12 2022-08-15 2022-08-25 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.71%
2022-05-13 2022-05-16 2022-05-26 Quarterly 0.55 0% 0.77%
2022-03-04 2022-03-07 2022-03-17 Quarterly 0.55 -56% 0.7%
2021-11-12 2021-11-15 2021-11-30 Quarterly 1.25 177.8% 1.26%
2021-08-13 2021-08-16 2021-08-26 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.51%
2021-05-14 2021-05-17 2021-05-27 Quarterly 0.45 0% 0.62%
2021-03-05 2021-03-08 2021-03-18 Quarterly 0.45 15.4% 0.69%
2020-11-13 2020-11-16 2020-12-01 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-08-14 2020-08-17 2020-08-27 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-05-15 2020-05-18 2020-06-02 Quarterly 0.39 0% N/A
2020-02-28 2020-03-02 2020-03-12 Quarterly 0.39 -80.5% N/A
2019-11-15 2019-11-18 2019-12-03 Quarterly 2 455.6% N/A
2019-08-09 2019-08-12 2019-08-22 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-05-10 2019-05-13 2019-05-23 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2019-03-01 2019-03-04 2019-03-14 Quarterly 0.36 -87.3% N/A
2018-11-16 2018-11-19 2018-12-03 Quarterly 2.83 757.6% N/A
2018-08-15 2018-08-16 2018-08-30 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-05-30 2018-05-31 2018-06-21 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-03-07 2018-03-08 2018-03-22 Quarterly 0.33 -74.2% N/A
2017-11-21 2017-11-22 2017-12-13 Quarterly 1.28 357.1% N/A
2017-08-30 2017-09-01 2017-09-21 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-05-30 2017-06-01 2017-06-22 Quarterly 0.28 0% N/A
2017-03-07 2017-03-09 2017-03-23 Quarterly 0.28 -63.2% N/A
2016-11-21 2016-11-23 2016-12-14 Quarterly 0.76 192.3% N/A
2016-08-30 2016-09-01 2016-09-22 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-05-31 2016-06-02 2016-06-23 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-03-07 2016-03-09 2016-03-23 Quarterly 0.26 -65.3% N/A
2015-11-23 2015-11-25 2015-12-16 Quarterly 0.75 200% N/A
2015-09-01 2015-09-03 2015-09-24 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-05-29 2015-06-02 2015-06-25 Quarterly 0.25 0% N/A
2015-03-11 2015-03-13 2015-03-26 Quarterly 0.25 -79.5% N/A
2014-11-25 2014-11-28 2014-12-19 Quarterly 1.22 454.5% N/A
2014-09-03 2014-09-05 2014-09-26 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-05-30 2014-06-03 2014-06-26 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2014-03-26 2014-03-28 2014-04-11 Quarterly 0.22 -81.7% N/A
2013-11-27 2013-12-02 2013-12-20 Quarterly 1.2 500% N/A
2013-09-04 2013-09-06 2013-09-27 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A

CNS Dividend FAQ

Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE:CNS) is a publicly-owned asset-management holding company that channels its subsidiaries’ capabilities into a suite of investment products for institutional clients such as pension funds, endowments and foundations. Its platform delivers separate-account equity, fixed-income, multi-asset and commodity portfolios, as well as a range of mutual funds and hedge funds that target real-asset-heavy strategies.

What is the Dividend Yield of CNS?

As of February 2026, CNS`s dividend yield is 3.25%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.48 USD by the current share price of 62.71.

Does CNS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CNS paid a dividend of 2.48 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-10 and the payout was 0.62 USD.

How often does CNS pay dividends?

CNS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CNS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-10.

CNS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CNS for the next 4 payments are between 0.605 (-2.4%) and 0.955 (+54.0%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CNS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.62 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cohen & Steers (CNS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CNS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cohen & Steers (CNS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CNS?

CNS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -1.17% per year.
Negative growth: CNS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of CNS?

CNS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 4.25%. If you bought CNS's shares at 58.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.48 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.25% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CNS?

CNS Payout Consistency is 84.1%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Cohen & Steers has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CNS have a good Dividend Yield?

CNS`s 3.25% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CNS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CNS is 80.0%. Moderate - Typically an acceptable payout ratio.

What is the Dividend Rating of CNS?

CNS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 51.46%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CNS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CNS's Outstanding Shares?

Cohen & Steers's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 1.91% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 33.3%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has CNS ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
2003 26,700,000
2004 40,022,100 +49.9%
2005 40,324,000 +0.75%
2006 40,711,000 +0.96%
2007 42,655,000 +4.78%
2008 42,094,000 -1.32%
2009 42,339,000 +0.58%
2010 43,227,000 +2.1%
2011 43,975,000 +1.73%
2012 44,609,000 +1.44%
2013 45,338,000 +1.63%
2014 45,866,000 +1.16%
2015 45,969,000 +0.22%
2016 46,609,000 +1.39%
2017 47,300,000 +1.48%
2018 47,562,000 +0.55%
2019 48,703,000 +2.4%
2020 48,857,000 +0.32%
2021 49,429,000 +1.17%
2022 49,328,000 -0.2%
2023 49,725,000 +0.8%
2024 51,704,000 +3.98%
2025 51,639,000 -0.13%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-01 02:18