Cognizant (CTSH)
$64.72
-1.82 (-2.74%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield2.01%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$1.30paid in the last year
Payout ratio24%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised6 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth+7.1%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.9900 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $1.24 | 4 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 4 | +3.4% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | 4 | +7.4% |
| 2022 | $1.08 | 4 | +12.5% |
| 2021 | $0.9600 | 4 | +9.1% |
| 2020 | $0.8800 | 4 | +10.0% |
| 2019 | $0.8000 | 4 | +0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.8000 | 4 | — |
| 2017 (partial) | $0.4500 | 3 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | $0.3300 |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.3300 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.3300 |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.3100 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.3100 |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.3100 |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3100 |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.3000 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.3000 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.3000 |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.3000 |
| Nov 20, 2023 | $0.2900 |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.2900 |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.2900 |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $0.2900 |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.2700 |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.2700 |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.2700 |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.2700 |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.2400 |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $0.2400 |
| May 19, 2021 | $0.2400 |
| Feb 17, 2021 | $0.2400 |
| Nov 18, 2020 | $0.2200 |
| Aug 20, 2020 | $0.2200 |
| May 19, 2020 | $0.2200 |
| Feb 14, 2020 | $0.2200 |
| Nov 18, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| May 21, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| Feb 20, 2019 | $0.2000 |
| Nov 19, 2018 | $0.2000 |
| Aug 21, 2018 | $0.2000 |
| May 21, 2018 | $0.2000 |
| Feb 21, 2018 | $0.2000 |
| Nov 17, 2017 | $0.1500 |
| Aug 18, 2017 | $0.1500 |
| May 18, 2017 | $0.1500 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Cognizant pay in dividends?
Cognizant paid $1.30 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 2.01% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Cognizant's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date is November 13, 2026, paying $0.33 per share on November 25.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.