Cigna (CI) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerCigna (CI) has increased its dividend for 6 consecutive years and currently yields 2.15%. The most recent dividend was $1.5600/share on Mar 19, 2026, paid Quarterly.
CI
Current Yield
2.15%
TTM Dividend/Share
$6.09
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
25.8%
Consecutive Growth Years
6 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
7.86%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
172.77%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
65.16%
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Dividend health
Chowder score
174.9%
FCF payout ratio
5.5%
Net debt / EBITDA
2.0x
Interest coverage
6.92x
ROIC (TTM)
10.1%
Dividend Safety Score
6 out of 8 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 25.8%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($31.54) covers dividend/share ($6.09).
No dividend cuts in 10+ years
No dividend cuts in the last 10 years.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
10+ years of consecutive growth
Only 6 consecutive year(s) of dividend growth.
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 5.5%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is 2.0x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (172.8%) exceeds EPS growth (8.4%) — payout ratio expanding.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date Jun 4, 2026
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.5600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5600
Ex-date Mar 5, 2026
- Payment date
- Mar 19, 2026
- Dividend
- $1.5600
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5600
Ex-date Dec 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Dec 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5100
Ex-date Sep 4, 2025
- Payment date
- Sep 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5100
Ex-date Jun 3, 2025
- Payment date
- Jun 18, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5100
Ex-date Mar 5, 2025
- Payment date
- Mar 20, 2025
- Dividend
- $1.5100
- Adj. dividend
- $1.5100
Ex-date Dec 4, 2024
- Payment date
- Dec 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4000
Ex-date Sep 4, 2024
- Payment date
- Sep 19, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4000
Ex-date Jun 4, 2024
- Payment date
- Jun 20, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4000
Ex-date Mar 5, 2024
- Payment date
- Mar 21, 2024
- Dividend
- $1.4000
- Adj. dividend
- $1.4000
Ex-date Dec 5, 2023
- Payment date
- Dec 21, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2300
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2300
Ex-date Sep 5, 2023
- Payment date
- Sep 21, 2023
- Dividend
- $1.2300
- Adj. dividend
- $1.2300
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Mar 19, 2026 | $1.5600 | $1.5600 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $1.5100 | $1.5100 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | Sep 18, 2025 | $1.5100 | $1.5100 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 18, 2025 | $1.5100 | $1.5100 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $1.5100 | $1.5100 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $1.4000 | $1.4000 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $1.4000 | $1.4000 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $1.4000 | $1.4000 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | $1.4000 | $1.4000 |
| Dec 5, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | $1.2300 | $1.2300 |
| Sep 5, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $1.2300 | $1.2300 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Cigna has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 6 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $6.0400 | — | — |
| 2025 | $5.6000 | $6.0400 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | $4.9200 | $5.6000 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | $4.4800 | $4.9200 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | $4.0000 | $4.4800 | +12.0% |
| 2021 | $0.0400 | $4.0000 | +9900.0% |
| 2020 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2014 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2013 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2009 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | 0.0% |
| 2008 | $0.0383 | $0.0400 | +4.3% |
| 2007 | $0.0333 | $0.0383 | +15.0% |
| 2006 | $0.0333 | $0.0333 | 0.0% |
| 2005 | $0.1350 | $0.0333 | -75.3% |
| 2004 | $0.4400 | $0.1350 | -69.3% |
| 2003 | $0.4400 | $0.4400 | 0.0% |
| 2002 | $0.4267 | $0.4400 | +3.1% |
| 2001 | $0.4133 | $0.4267 | +3.2% |
| 2000 | $0.4000 | $0.4133 | +3.3% |
| 1999 | $0.3823 | $0.4000 | +4.6% |
| 1998 | $0.3689 | $0.3823 | +3.6% |
| 1997 | $0.3556 | $0.3689 | +3.7% |
| 1996 | $0.3378 | $0.3556 | +5.3% |
| 1995 | $0.3378 | $0.3378 | 0.0% |
| 1994 | $0.3378 | $0.3378 | 0.0% |
| 1993 | $0.3378 | $0.3378 | 0.0% |
| 1992 | $0.3378 | $0.3378 | 0.0% |
| 1991 | $0.3378 | $0.3378 | 0.0% |
| 1990 | $0.3289 | $0.3378 | +2.7% |
| 1989 | $0.3719 | $0.3289 | -11.6% |
| 1988 | $0.3111 | $0.3719 | +19.5% |
| 1987 | $0.2889 | $0.3111 | +7.7% |
| 1986 | $0.2889 | $0.2889 | 0.0% |
| 1985 | $0.2889 | $0.2889 | 0.0% |
| 1984 | $0.2756 | $0.2889 | +4.8% |
| 1983 | — | $0.2756 | — |
DPS sums split-adjusted amounts (adj. dividend) by ex-dividend calendar year—the same basis as the Adj. Dividend column in Dividend Payment History. The Dividend column can differ after stock splits. This table uses four decimals per annual total so the Change column matches the shown amounts; each payment row in Dividend Payment History also uses four.
Cash dividends paid (USD) — TTM and history
Trailing-twelve-month and annual common dividends paid for Cigna (CI) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$1.62B
YoY change
+2.8%
5Y CAGR
+154.8%
Peak year (2025)
$1.61B
Latest annual
$1.61B
Cash dividends paid over time for Cigna (CI)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Cigna (CI)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.61B | +2.8% | +$44.00M | ||
| 2024 | $1.57B | +8.1% | +$117.00M | ||
| 2023 | $1.45B | +4.8% | +$66.00M | ||
| 2022 | $1.38B | +3.2% | +$43.00M | ||
| 2021 | $1.34B | +8840.0% | +$1.33B | ||
| 2020 | $15.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2019 | $15.00M | — | +$15.00M | ||
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2017 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | -100.0% | -$11.00M | ||
| 2014 | $11.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $11.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $11.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $11.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $11.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $11.00M | -21.4% | -$3.00M | ||
| 2008 | $14.00M | +27.3% | +$3.00M | ||
| 2007 | $11.00M | -8.3% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2006 | $12.00M | -7.7% | -$1.00M | ||
| 2005 | $13.00M | -87.0% | -$87.00M | ||
| 2004 | $100.00M | -45.9% | -$85.00M | ||
| 2003 | $185.00M | 0.0% | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $185.00M | -2.6% | -$5.00M | ||
| 2001 | $190.00M | -5.0% | -$10.00M | ||
| 2000 | $200.00M | -16.0% | -$38.00M | ||
| 1999 | $238.00M | — | +$238.00M | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1997 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1996 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1995 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1994 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1993 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1992 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1991 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1990 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1989 | $0 | — | — |
The 2025 reading of Cigna (CI) dividends paid is $1.61B – edged up 2.8% year-over-year.
Cigna dividends paid has grown for 5 consecutive years, with a +154.8% compound annual growth rate over 2020–2025 (5 years).
Across the available history, dividends paid reached its high of $1.61B in 2025 and its low of $0 in 1989.
Within Healthcare, Cigna (CI) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for dividends paid is $8.05B.
Cigna Dividends Paid 2025: $1.61B
Cigna dividends paid in 2025 was $1.61B, edged up 2.8% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cigna Dividends Paid 2024: $1.57B
Cigna dividends paid in 2024 was $1.57B, grew 8.1% from 2023.
Cigna Dividends Paid 2023: $1.45B
Cigna dividends paid in 2023 was $1.45B, edged up 4.8% from 2022.
Cigna Dividends Paid 2022: $1.38B
Cigna dividends paid in 2022 was $1.38B, edged up 3.2% from 2021.
Cigna Dividends Paid 2021: $1.34B
Cigna dividends paid in 2021 was $1.34B.
See more financial history for Cigna (CI).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Cigna, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Novo Nordisk (NVO) | $51.76B | Healthcare |
| Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) | $12.38B | Healthcare |
| AbbVie (ABBV) | $11.66B | Healthcare |
| Merck & Co. (MRK) | $8.18B | Healthcare |
| UnitedHealth Group (UNH) | $7.92B | Healthcare |
| Eli Lilly (LLY) | $5.38B | Healthcare |
| Amgen (AMGN) | $5.12B | Healthcare |
| AstraZeneca (AZN) | $5.08B | Healthcare |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cigna pay dividends?
Yes, Cigna (CI) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $6.09 per share annually, yielding 2.15%.
What is Cigna's dividend yield?
Cigna (CI) has a current dividend yield of 2.15%.
Is Cigna's dividend safe?
Cigna (CI) passes 6 out of 8 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Cigna increased its dividend?
Cigna (CI) has 6 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Cigna's dividend payout ratio?
Cigna (CI) has a dividend payout ratio of 25.8%. Trailing twelve months (GAAP): adjusted dividends over roughly 12 months aligned with the latest reported quarter, divided by the sum of diluted EPS from the last four fiscal quarters (not NII or taxable income for BDCs/REITs).
What is Cigna's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Cigna (CI) is $1.62B (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Cigna dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Cigna (CI) dividends paid changed +2.8% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cigna dividends paid?
Cigna (CI) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +154.8% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cigna dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Cigna dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $1.61B in 2025.
What was Cigna dividends paid in 2024?
Cigna (CI) dividends paid in 2024 was $1.57B.
What was Cigna dividends paid in 2025?
Cigna (CI) dividends paid in 2025 was $1.61B.
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