CDW Dividend History & Analysis | 1.7% Yield

CDW has a dividend yield of 1.7% and paid 2.51 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.68%
Payout Ratio 26.2%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.18%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.62%
Payout FCF 30.2%
Streak Years 12
Dividend Rating 65.64%

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: -25%
Total Return 5y: -24.1%

Top Dividend Payers in Technology Distributors

Top 4 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
PRT 329 M 7.95% 8.54%
AVT 4,890 M 3.25% 3.87%
SNX 13,221 M 1.35% 1.70%
PLUS 1,979 M 0.95% 1.54%
Top 2 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
SNX 13,221 M 21.8% 93.1%
AVT 4,890 M 10.6% 69.6%

CDW Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of March 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-02-25 2026-02-25 2026-03-10 Quarterly 0.63 0% 0.5%
2025-11-25 2025-11-25 2025-12-10 Quarterly 0.63 0.8% 0.44%
2025-08-25 2025-08-25 2025-09-10 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.38%
2025-05-23 2025-05-26 2025-06-10 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.35%
2025-02-25 2025-02-25 2025-03-11 Quarterly 0.625 0% 0.34%
2024-11-25 2024-11-25 2024-12-10 Quarterly 0.625 0.8% 0.35%
2024-08-26 2024-08-26 2024-09-10 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.27%
2024-05-23 2024-05-24 2024-06-11 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.26%
2024-02-23 2024-02-26 2024-03-12 Quarterly 0.62 0% 0.25%
2023-11-22 2023-11-24 2023-12-12 Quarterly 0.62 5.1% 0.29%
2023-08-24 2023-08-25 2023-09-12 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.29%
2023-05-24 2023-05-25 2023-06-13 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.35%
2023-02-23 2023-02-24 2023-03-10 Quarterly 0.59 0% 0.29%
2022-11-23 2022-11-25 2022-12-09 Quarterly 0.59 18% 0.31%
2022-08-24 2022-08-25 2022-09-09 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.27%
2022-05-24 2022-05-25 2022-06-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.31%
2022-02-24 2022-02-25 2022-03-10 Quarterly 0.5 0% 0.3%
2021-11-23 2021-11-24 2021-12-10 Quarterly 0.5 25% 0.26%
2021-08-24 2021-08-25 2021-09-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.2%
2021-05-24 2021-05-25 2021-06-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.24%
2021-02-24 2021-02-25 2021-03-10 Quarterly 0.4 0% N/A
2020-11-24 2020-11-25 2020-12-10 Quarterly 0.4 5.3% N/A
2020-08-24 2020-08-25 2020-09-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2020-05-21 2020-05-25 2020-06-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2020-02-24 2020-02-25 2020-03-10 Quarterly 0.38 0% N/A
2019-11-22 2019-11-25 2019-12-10 Quarterly 0.38 28.8% N/A
2019-08-23 2019-08-26 2019-09-10 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2019-05-23 2019-05-24 2019-06-11 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2019-02-22 2019-02-25 2019-03-12 Quarterly 0.295 0% N/A
2018-11-23 2018-11-26 2018-12-10 Quarterly 0.295 40.5% N/A
2018-08-23 2018-08-24 2018-09-10 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-05-24 2018-05-25 2018-06-11 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2018-02-23 2018-02-26 2018-03-12 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2017-11-22 2017-11-24 2017-12-11 Quarterly 0.21 31.3% N/A
2017-08-23 2017-08-25 2017-09-11 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-05-23 2017-05-25 2017-06-12 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2017-02-22 2017-02-24 2017-03-10 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2016-11-22 2016-11-25 2016-12-12 Quarterly 0.16 48.1% N/A
2016-08-23 2016-08-25 2016-09-12 Quarterly 0.108 0% N/A
2016-05-23 2016-05-25 2016-06-10 Quarterly 0.108 0% N/A
2016-02-23 2016-02-25 2016-03-10 Quarterly 0.108 0% N/A
2015-11-23 2015-11-25 2015-12-10 Quarterly 0.108 58.8% N/A
2015-08-21 2015-08-25 2015-09-10 Quarterly 0.068 0% N/A
2015-05-21 2015-05-26 2015-06-10 Quarterly 0.068 0% N/A
2015-02-23 2015-02-25 2015-03-10 Quarterly 0.068 0% N/A
2014-11-21 2014-11-25 2014-12-10 Quarterly 0.068 58.1% N/A
2014-08-21 2014-08-25 2014-09-10 Quarterly 0.043 0% N/A
2014-05-22 2014-05-27 2014-06-10 Quarterly 0.043 0% N/A
2014-02-21 2014-02-25 2014-03-10 Quarterly 0.043 0% N/A
2013-11-13 2013-11-15 2013-12-02 Quarterly 0.043 0% N/A

CDW Dividend FAQ

CDW Corporation is an IT solutions provider operating in the US, UK, and Canada. The company serves corporate, small business, and public sector clients.

What is the Dividend Yield of CDW?

As of March 2026, CDW`s dividend yield is 1.68%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.51 USD by the current share price of 118.17.

Does CDW pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, CDW paid a dividend of 2.51 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-02-25 and the payout was 0.63 USD.

How often does CDW pay dividends?

CDW pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CDW has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-02-25.

CDW dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CDW for the next payments are between 0.621 (-1.4%) and 0.662 (+5.1%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 2.17%.

Will CDW pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.63 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-02-25. The next Ex-Dividend date for CDW (CDW) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CDW?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CDW?

CDW's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.2% per year.
Strong growth: CDW's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CDW?

CDW's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.62%. If you bought CDW's shares at 155.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.51 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.62% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CDW?

CDW Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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.
Very consistent: CDW has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CDW have a good Dividend Yield?

CDW`s 1.68% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CDW?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CDW is 26.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CDW?

CDW`s Overall Dividend Rating is 65.64%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CDW Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CDW's Outstanding Shares?

CDW's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 1.97% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has CDW ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1993 66,666,700
1994 68,000,000 +2%
1995 75,714,300 +11.34%
1996 80,833,300 +6.76%
1997 86,666,700 +7.22%
1998 85,500,000 -1.35%
1999 84,516,100 -1.15%
2000 87,236,000 +3.22%
2001 85,843,000 -1.6%
2002 84,206,000 -1.91%
2003 82,791,000 -1.68%
2004 83,047,000 +0.31%
2005 80,526,000 -3.04%
2006 77,890,000 -3.27%
2007 80,995,000 +3.99%
2009 145,200,000
2010 145,200,000
2011 145,200,000
2012 164,500,000 +13.29%
2013 172,100,000 +4.62%
2014 173,200,000 +0.64%
2015 170,100,000 -1.79%
2016 163,300,000 -4%
2017 155,300,000 -4.9%
2018 151,900,000 -2.19%
2019 146,400,000 -3.62%
2020 145,100,000 -0.89%
2021 137,700,000 -5.1%
2022 137,400,000 -0.22%
2023 135,900,000 -1.09%
2024 134,400,000 -1.1%
2025 130,600,000 -2.83%

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: 2026-03-21 02:41