Cognizant (CTSH) Dividend History & Yield
Dividend ChallengerCognizant (CTSH) has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years and currently yields 2.50%. The most recent dividend was $0.3300/share on Feb 26, 2026, paid Quarterly.
CTSH
Current Yield
2.50%
TTM Dividend/Share
$1.28
Payment Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
27.8%
Consecutive Growth Years
7 (Dividend Challenger)
Div Growth (1Y CAGR)
3.33%
Div Growth (5Y CAGR)
7.10%
Div Growth (10Y CAGR)
N/A
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Dividend health
Chowder score
9.6%
FCF payout ratio
6.4%
Net debt / EBITDA
-0.1x
Interest coverage
104.78x
ROIC (TTM)
13.8%
Dividend Safety Score
7 out of 7 checks passed
Payout ratio below 75%
Payout ratio is 27.8%, well below the 75% threshold.
Free cash flow covers dividend
FCF/share ($5.40) covers dividend/share ($1.28).
No dividend cuts in 9 years
No dividend cuts in the available 9 years of data.
Positive earnings growth trend
Earnings per share have grown over the past 5 years.
9+ years of consecutive growth
N/A — only 9 years of data available (need 10+).
FCF payout ratio below 70%
FCF payout ratio is 6.4%, below the 70% threshold.
Net Debt/EBITDA below 3x
Net Debt/EBITDA is -0.1x.
Dividend growth ≤ earnings growth (5Y)
Dividend growth (7.1%) ≤ EPS growth (7.8%) — sustainable.
Per-payment dividend history
Ex-date May 18, 2026
- Payment date
- May 27, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3300
Ex-date Feb 18, 2026
- Payment date
- Feb 26, 2026
- Dividend
- $0.3300
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3300
Ex-date Nov 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Nov 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3100
Ex-date Aug 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Aug 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3100
Ex-date May 19, 2025
- Payment date
- May 28, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3100
Ex-date Feb 18, 2025
- Payment date
- Feb 26, 2025
- Dividend
- $0.3100
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3100
Ex-date Nov 19, 2024
- Payment date
- Nov 27, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Aug 20, 2024
- Payment date
- Aug 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date May 17, 2024
- Payment date
- May 29, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Feb 16, 2024
- Payment date
- Feb 28, 2024
- Dividend
- $0.3000
- Adj. dividend
- $0.3000
Ex-date Nov 20, 2023
- Payment date
- Nov 30, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2900
Ex-date Aug 18, 2023
- Payment date
- Aug 29, 2023
- Dividend
- $0.2900
- Adj. dividend
- $0.2900
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adj. Dividend |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.3300 | $0.3300 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 |
| May 19, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.3100 | $0.3100 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| May 17, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.3000 | $0.3000 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | $0.2900 | $0.2900 |
Historical Dividend Yield
Dividend Growth
Dividend Increase Track Record
Cognizant has raised its total annual dividend (split-adjusted, by ex-dividend calendar year) versus the prior year for 7 consecutive years — the same figure as the "Consecutive Growth Years" card above.
| Year | Previous DPS | New DPS | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1.2400 | — | — |
| 2025 | $1.2000 | $1.2400 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $1.1600 | $1.2000 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $1.0800 | $1.1600 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $0.9600 | $1.0800 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | $0.8800 | $0.9600 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | $0.8000 | $0.8800 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | $0.8000 | $0.8000 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | — | $0.8000 | — |
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 Cognizant (CTSH) from the consolidated cash flow statement, in USD as filed.
Latest period
$614.00M
YoY change
+1.7%
5Y CAGR
+4.9%
Peak year (2025)
$610.00M
Latest annual
$610.00M
Cash dividends paid over time for Cognizant (CTSH)
Per-period cash dividends paid
Cash dividends paid annual + quarterly history for Cognizant (CTSH)
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Dividends Paid | YoY | YoY change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $610.00M | +1.7% | +$10.00M | ||
| 2024 | $600.00M | +1.5% | +$9.00M | ||
| 2023 | $591.00M | +4.8% | +$27.00M | ||
| 2022 | $564.00M | +10.8% | +$55.00M | ||
| 2021 | $509.00M | +6.0% | +$29.00M | ||
| 2020 | $480.00M | +6.0% | +$27.00M | ||
| 2019 | $453.00M | -3.2% | -$15.00M | ||
| 2018 | $468.00M | +76.6% | +$203.00M | ||
| 2017 | $265.00M | — | +$265.00M | ||
| 2016 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2015 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2014 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2013 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2012 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2011 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2010 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2009 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2008 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2007 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2006 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2005 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2004 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2003 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2002 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2001 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 2000 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1999 | $0 | — | $0 | ||
| 1998 | $0 | — | — |
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Cognizant (CTSH) reported dividends paid of $610.00M – edged up 1.7% year-over-year.
Across 2020–2025 (5 years), Cognizant dividends paid produced a CAGR of +4.9% – sustaining 6 straight years of year-over-year growth.
2025 marks the peak dividends paid at $610.00M, with the historical low of $0 recorded in 1998.
Among 8 Technology peers, Cognizant (CTSH) ranks 7th; the peer median for dividends paid is $6.80B.
Cognizant Dividends Paid 2025: $610.00M
Cognizant dividends paid in 2025 was $610.00M, edged up 1.7% from 2024. This figure represents the highest annual value in the available history.
Cognizant Dividends Paid 2024: $600.00M
Cognizant dividends paid in 2024 was $600.00M, edged up 1.5% from 2023.
Cognizant Dividends Paid 2023: $591.00M
Cognizant dividends paid in 2023 was $591.00M, edged up 4.8% from 2022.
Cognizant Dividends Paid 2022: $564.00M
Cognizant dividends paid in 2022 was $564.00M, grew 10.8% from 2021.
Cognizant Dividends Paid 2021: $509.00M
Cognizant dividends paid in 2021 was $509.00M.
See more financial history for Cognizant (CTSH).
Sector peers by dividends paid
Companies in the same sector as Cognizant, ranked by their latest dividends paid.
| Company | Dividends Paid | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| TSMC (TSM) | $471.61B | Technology |
| Microsoft (MSFT) | $24.08B | Technology |
| Apple (AAPL) | $15.42B | Technology |
| Broadcom (AVGO) | $11.14B | Technology |
| ASML (ASML) | $2.45B | Technology |
| NVIDIA (NVDA) | $974.00M | Technology |
| Micron Technology (MU) | $522.00M | Technology |
| AMD (AMD) | $0 | Technology |
Frequently asked questions
Does Cognizant pay dividends?
Yes, Cognizant (CTSH) pays quarterly dividends of approximately $1.28 per share annually, yielding 2.50%.
What is Cognizant's dividend yield?
Cognizant (CTSH) has a current dividend yield of 2.50%.
Is Cognizant's dividend safe?
Cognizant (CTSH) passes 7 out of 7 dividend safety checks. See the detailed breakdown above for each criterion.
How many consecutive years has Cognizant increased its dividend?
Cognizant (CTSH) has 7 consecutive years of dividend increases.
What is Cognizant's dividend payout ratio?
Cognizant (CTSH) has a dividend payout ratio of 27.8%. 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 Cognizant's dividends paid?
Latest reported dividends paid for Cognizant (CTSH) is $614.00M (period ending March 31, 2026).
How has Cognizant dividends paid changed year-over-year?
Cognizant (CTSH) dividends paid changed +1.7% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
What is the long-term growth rate of Cognizant dividends paid?
Cognizant (CTSH) dividends paid compound annual growth rate is +4.9% over the most recent 5 years available.
When did Cognizant dividends paid hit its highest annual value?
Cognizant dividends paid reached its highest annual value of $610.00M in 2025.
What was Cognizant dividends paid in 2024?
Cognizant (CTSH) dividends paid in 2024 was $600.00M.
What was Cognizant dividends paid in 2025?
Cognizant (CTSH) dividends paid in 2025 was $610.00M.
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