CSCO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.3% Yield

CSCO has a dividend yield of 2.3% and paid 1.65 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.26%
Payout Ratio 41.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.62%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 3.60%
Payout FCF 51.0%
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 58.62%
Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share.
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.
■ Payout Yield (right) ■ Price (left) ┅┅ Avg Payout Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Communications Equipment

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD YIELD TTM YIELD ON COST 5y
VISN 2,579 M 101.01% 111.36%
ITRN 1,165 M 7.15% 16.34%
TWEKA 2,291 M 4.04% 7.72%
NOA3 74,980 M 3.52% 3.89%
IDCC 7,227 M 0.88% 4.12%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
SYMBOL MARKET CAP USD GROWTH RATE CONSISTENCY
NOA3 74,980 M 32.64% 74.7%
NOK 76,688 M 34.76% 75.5%
ITRN 1,165 M 22.09% 73.1%
IDCC 7,227 M 13.82% 93.5%
MSI 66,048 M 11.29% 93.5%
Quality Dividend Peers in Communications Equipment ITRN Ituran Location Control
7.15% Yield
CSCO Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of May 2026
EX-DATE RECORD PAYMENT PERIOD DIV/SHARE GROWTH PAYOUT YIELD
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-22 Quarterly 0.42 +2.4% 0.55%
2026-01-02 2026-01-02 2026-01-21 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.53%
2025-10-03 2025-10-03 2025-10-22 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.6%
2025-07-03 2025-07-03 2025-07-23 Quarterly 0.41 0% 0.6%
2025-04-03 2025-04-03 2025-04-23 Quarterly 0.41 +2.5% 0.69%
2025-01-03 2025-01-03 2025-01-22 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.68%
2024-10-02 2024-10-02 2024-10-23 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.76%
2024-07-05 2024-07-05 2024-07-24 Quarterly 0.4 0% 0.86%
2024-04-03 2024-04-04 2024-04-24 Quarterly 0.4 +2.6% 0.82%
2024-01-03 2024-01-04 2024-01-24 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.78%
2023-10-03 2023-10-04 2023-10-25 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.72%
2023-07-05 2023-07-06 2023-07-26 Quarterly 0.39 0% 0.77%
2023-04-04 2023-04-05 2023-04-26 Quarterly 0.39 +2.6% 0.75%
2023-01-04 2023-01-05 2023-01-25 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.79%
2022-10-04 2022-10-05 2022-10-26 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.91%
2022-07-05 2022-07-06 2022-07-27 Quarterly 0.38 0% 0.92%
2022-04-05 2022-04-06 2022-04-27 Quarterly 0.38 +2.7% 0.69%
2022-01-04 2022-01-05 2022-01-26 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.59%
2021-10-04 2021-10-05 2021-10-27 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.68%
2021-07-02 2021-07-06 2021-07-28 Quarterly 0.37 0% 0.7%
2021-04-05 2021-04-06 2021-04-28 Quarterly 0.37 +2.8% N/A
2021-01-04 2021-01-05 2021-01-20 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-10-01 2020-10-02 2020-10-21 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-07-02 2020-07-06 2020-07-22 Quarterly 0.36 0% N/A
2020-04-02 2020-04-03 2020-04-22 Quarterly 0.36 +2.9% N/A
2020-01-02 2020-01-03 2020-01-22 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-10-03 2019-10-04 2019-10-23 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-07-03 2019-07-05 2019-07-24 Quarterly 0.35 0% N/A
2019-04-04 2019-04-05 2019-04-24 Quarterly 0.35 +6.1% N/A
2019-01-03 2019-01-04 2019-01-23 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-10-04 2018-10-05 2018-10-24 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-07-05 2018-07-06 2018-07-25 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2018-04-04 2018-04-05 2018-04-25 Quarterly 0.33 +13.8% N/A
2018-01-04 2018-01-05 2018-01-24 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-10-04 2017-10-05 2017-10-25 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-07-05 2017-07-07 2017-07-26 Quarterly 0.29 0% N/A
2017-04-04 2017-04-06 2017-04-26 Quarterly 0.29 +11.5% N/A
2017-01-04 2017-01-06 2017-01-25 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-10-03 2016-10-05 2016-10-26 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-07-05 2016-07-07 2016-07-27 Quarterly 0.26 0% N/A
2016-04-04 2016-04-06 2016-04-27 Quarterly 0.26 +23.8% N/A
2016-01-04 2016-01-06 2016-01-20 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2015-10-01 2015-10-05 2015-10-21 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2015-07-01 2015-07-06 2015-07-22 Quarterly 0.21 0% N/A
2015-03-31 2015-04-02 2015-04-22 Quarterly 0.21 +10.5% N/A
2015-01-02 2015-01-06 2015-01-21 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-09-30 2014-10-02 2014-10-22 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-07-02 2014-07-07 2014-07-23 Quarterly 0.19 0% N/A
2014-04-01 2014-04-03 2014-04-23 Quarterly 0.19 +11.8% N/A
2014-01-02 2014-01-06 2014-01-22 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A

CSCO Dividend FAQ

Cisco Systems, Inc. is a global provider of networking, security, and collaboration solutions. The company designs and sells hardware and software that facilitate data center switching, wireless connectivity, and secure access service edge (SASE) frameworks. Its portfolio spans threat intelligence, observability suites, and cloud-based communication tools via the Webex platform.

What is the Dividend Yield of CSCO?

As of May 2026, CSCO's dividend yield is 2.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.65 USD by the current share price of 118.21.

Does CSCO pay a dividend?

As of May 2026, CSCO paid a dividend of 1.65 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-04-02 and the payout was 0.42 USD.

How often does CSCO pay dividends?

CSCO pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CSCO has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-04-02.

CSCO dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CSCO for the next payments are between 0.418 (-0.5%) and 0.43 (+2.4%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 1.43%.

Will CSCO pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.42 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-04-02. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cisco Systems (CSCO) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSCO?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CSCO?

CSCO's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 2.62% per year. Strong growth: CSCO's dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CSCO?

CSCO's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 3.60%. If you bought CSCO's shares at 45.89 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.65 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 3.60% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CSCO?

CSCO 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: Cisco Systems has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CSCO have a good Dividend Yield?

CSCO's 2.26% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CSCO?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CSCO is 41.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of CSCO?

CSCO's Overall Dividend Rating is 58.62%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CSCO Outstanding Shares Analysis
The Chart shows the outstanding shares over time per year.

What is the Trend in CSCO's Outstanding Shares?

Cisco Systems's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.32% 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 CSCO ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Mar 23, 2000 with a ratio of 2:1. This was a forward split: Each share became 2 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

YEAR NUMBER OF SHARES ANNUAL GROWTH RATE
1987 3,851,316,000 0%
1988 3,851,316,000 0%
1989 3,851,316,000 0%
1990 3,540,300,000 -8.08%
1991 4,185,204,000 +18.22%
1992 3,320,000,000 -20.67%
1993 4,537,044,000 +36.66%
1994 4,853,898,000 +6.98%
1995 5,869,566,000 +20.92%
1996 6,146,262,000 +4.71%
1997 6,340,000,000 +3.15%
1998 6,702,000,000 +5.71%
1999 7,288,000,000 +8.74%
2000 7,580,000,000 +4.01%
2001 7,307,000,000 -3.6%
2002 7,327,000,000 +0.27%
2003 7,110,000,000 -2.96%
2004 6,773,000,000 -4.74%
2005 6,340,000,000 -6.39%
2006 6,199,000,000 -2.22%
2007 6,330,000,000 +2.11%
2008 5,972,000,000 -5.66%
2009 5,871,000,000 -1.69%
2010 5,675,000,000 -3.34%
2011 5,407,000,000 -4.72%
2012 5,334,000,000 -1.35%
2013 5,430,000,000 +1.8%
2014 5,156,000,000 -5.05%
2015 5,113,000,000 -0.83%
2016 5,066,000,000 -0.92%
2017 4,994,000,000 -1.42%
2018 4,614,000,000 -7.61%
2019 4,273,000,000 -7.39%
2020 4,244,000,000 -0.68%
2021 4,243,000,000 -0.02%
2022 4,116,000,000 -2.99%
2023 4,087,000,000 -0.7%
2024 4,013,000,000 -1.81%
2025 3,993,000,000 -0.5%
2026 3,987,000,000 -0.15%

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: 2026-05-13 02:36 UTC