Cognizant Technology (CTSH) dividend history and yield
Dividend summary
- Frequency
- Quarterly
- Trailing 12 months
- $1.30
- Forward yield
- 1.97%
- Payout ratio
- 23.6%
- Growth streak
- 5 years
Cognizant pays a quarterly dividend of $0.33 per share. Its most recent payment had an ex-date of August 18, 2026 and was paid on August 25, 2026. Over the trailing twelve months, it paid $1.30 per share, a yield of about 2.2% at a share price of $58.51.
The record shows a steady annual rhythm. Cognizant has raised its dividend once a year, each time with the payment that goes ex-dividend in February. The rate went from $0.24 to $0.27 in 2022, then to $0.29 in 2023, $0.30 in 2024, $0.31 in 2025 and $0.33 in 2026. The raises ranged from one to three cents, or about 3.3% to 12.5%. Since late 2021, the quarterly rate has grown 37.5%. Payments by calendar year rose from $1.08 in 2022 to $1.16 in 2023, $1.20 in 2024 and $1.24 in 2025. The company has now increased its dividend for five consecutive years.
If the pattern holds, the next payment would go ex-dividend in mid-November 2026 and be paid in late November. Past raises have come with the February payment that follows.
Dividend per share by year
Dividend history
| Declared | Ex-dividend date | Pay date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2026 | Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | May 18, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.33 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Jul 30, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | May 19, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Feb 5, 2025 | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.31 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Jul 31, 2024 | Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | $0.30 |
| May 1, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Feb 6, 2024 | Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Aug 2, 2023 | Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | $0.29 |
| May 3, 2023 | May 18, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Feb 2, 2023 | Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $0.29 |
| Nov 2, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | $0.27 |
| Jul 27, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | $0.27 |
| May 4, 2022 | May 19, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.27 |
| Feb 2, 2022 | Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $0.27 |
| Oct 27, 2021 | Nov 18, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.24 |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cognizant Technology (CTSH) pay a dividend?
Yes. Cognizant Technology pays a quarterly dividend; the most recent payment was $0.33 per share.
What is CTSH's dividend yield?
Cognizant Technology paid $1.30 per share over the trailing twelve months, a yield of 1.97% at the last price of $65.91. Click here to learn more
When is CTSH's most recent ex-dividend date?
Cognizant Technology's most recent ex-dividend date is Aug 18, 2026, payable on Aug 25, 2026.
What is the difference between ex and payment dates?
An ex-date is the cutoff day for ownership, the payment date is when the distribution actually happens. Click here to learn more
Has CTSH been raising its dividend?
Yes — Cognizant Technology has increased its dividend for 5 consecutive calendar years.
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