CSCO Dividend History & Analysis | 2.5% Yield

CSCO has a dividend yield of 2.5% and paid 2.06 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.45%
Payout Ratio 41.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 2.62%
Consistency Lifetime 100.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 4.53%
Payout FCF 50.5%
Streak Years 14
Dividend Rating 60.61%
Ex-Dividend in 3 days: Buy before Apr 2, 2026 to receive the next dividend.

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: 33.3%
Total Return 5y: 75.9%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ITRN 1,014 M 5.37% 17.1%
TWEKA 1,705 M 4.04% 8.24%
NOA3 47,131 M 3.09% 4.55%
NOK 46,949 M 2.76% 4.03%
IDCC 8,008 M 0.97% 4.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
NOA3 47,131 M 32.6% 74.7%
NOK 46,949 M 34.8% 75.5%
ITRN 1,014 M 22.1% 73.1%
IDCC 8,008 M 13.8% 93.5%
MSI 76,056 M 11.3% 93.5%

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ITRN
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 5.37% Yield

CSCO 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
2026-04-02 2026-04-02 2026-04-22 Quarterly 0.42 2.4% N/A
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% 0.72%
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. develops and sells internet-related technologies globally. The companys offerings include data center switching, network security, and collaboration tools like Webex. Its business model involves selling hardware, software, and services through direct sales and channel partners.

What is the Dividend Yield of CSCO?

As of March 2026, CSCO`s dividend yield is 2.45%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 2.06 USD by the current share price of 79.92.

Does CSCO pay a dividend?

As of March 2026, CSCO paid a dividend of 2.06 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 5 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 2.12%.

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 2026-04-02.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSCO?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Cisco Systems (CSCO) is 2026-04-02.

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 4.53%. If you bought CSCO's shares at 45.44 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (2.06 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 4.53% 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 2.45% 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 60.61%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CSCO Outstanding Shares Analysis

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
1988 3,851,316,000
1989 3,851,316,000
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: 2026-03-22 02:15