CWS Dividend History & Analysis | 0.3% Yield

CWS has a dividend yield of 0.3% and paid 0.21 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.30%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 26.12%
Consistency Lifetime 72.3%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.48%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 9
Dividend Rating 50.23%

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: 0.4%
Total Return 5y: 56.8%

Top Dividend Payers in Mid-Cap Blend

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VFMV 337 M 2.14% 3.26%
JPME 402 M 2.08% 3.04%
EQAL 720 M 1.86% 2.47%
DEUS 194 M 1.64% 2.50%
EUSA 1,539 M 1.69% 2.39%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CPAI 174 M 389% 87.5%
SMOT 355 M 98.2% 100%
PTMC 397 M 96.6% 75.9%
ADPV 164 M 67.9% 96.9%
TMSL 1,410 M 46.2% 100%

CWS Dividend History: Last 9 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-22 2025-12-22 2025-12-29 0.21 -44.7% N/A
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-30 Annual 0.38 160.3% 0.54%
2023-12-26 2023-12-27 2023-12-29 Annual 0.146 -39.2% 0.22%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Annual 0.24 189.2% 0.41%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Annual 0.083 -30.8% 0.17%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Annual 0.12 -17.8% 0.23%
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2019-12-31 Other 0.146 -80.5% N/A
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2018-12-31 Other 0.75 733.3% N/A
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2017-12-29 Annual 0.09 0% N/A

CWS Dividend FAQ

The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) targets a concentrated basket of U.S. equities-common, preferred, and ADRs-allocating at least 80 % of assets to these securities. Portfolio construction follows the Edward J. Elfenbein model, which screens for firms with solid fundamentals, consistent financial performance, and high earnings quality.

What is the Dividend Yield of CWS?

As of February 2026, CWS`s dividend yield is 0.30%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.21 USD by the current share price of 67.91.

Does CWS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CWS paid a dividend of 0.21 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-22 and the payout was 0.21 USD.

How often does CWS pay dividends?

CWS pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, CWS has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-22.

CWS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CWS for the next 4 payments are between 0.493 (+134.8%) and 0.553 (+163.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CWS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.21 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-22. The next Ex-Dividend date for AdvisorShares Focused (CWS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CWS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AdvisorShares Focused (CWS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of CWS?

CWS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 26.1% per year.
Strong growth: CWS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CWS?

CWS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.48%. If you bought CWS's shares at 43.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.21 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.48% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CWS?

CWS Payout Consistency is 72.3%. 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.
Unstable: AdvisorShares Focused has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CWS have a good Dividend Yield?

CWS`s 0.30% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CWS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CWS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CWS?

CWS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 50.23%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-02-04 02:39