CSQ Dividend History & Analysis | 7% Yield

CSQ has a dividend yield of 7% and paid 1.26 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.01%
Payout Ratio -
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 0.40%
Consistency Lifetime 95.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.19%
Payout FCF -
Streak Years 22
Dividend Rating 61.52%

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: 11.7%
Total Return 5y: 70.7%

Top Dividend Payers in Allocation--50% to 70% Equity

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
ZTR 469 M 9.79% 13.0%
FOF 333 M 8.35% 14.1%
ERH 124 M 8.36% 11.9%
RNP 1,215 M 7.67% 12.4%
HTD 907 M 7.60% 12.1%
Top 3 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
RNP 1,215 M 2.34% 92.0%
HTD 907 M 4.0% 95.1%
ERH 124 M 2.70% 89.5%

Quality Dividend Peers in Allocation--50% to 70% Equity

FOF
Cohen & Steers Closed
 8.35% Yield

CSQ Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-30 2025-12-30 2026-01-09 Monthly 0.123 19.4% 0.64%
2025-12-12 2025-12-12 2025-12-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.54%
2025-11-14 2025-11-14 2025-11-21 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.56%
2025-10-15 2025-10-15 2025-10-21 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.54%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-22 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.54%
2025-08-14 2025-08-14 2025-08-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.56%
2025-07-14 2025-07-14 2025-07-21 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.57%
2025-06-12 2025-06-12 2025-06-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.59%
2025-05-13 2025-05-13 2025-05-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.61%
2025-04-11 2025-04-11 2025-04-21 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.69%
2025-03-13 2025-03-13 2025-03-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.63%
2025-02-13 2025-02-13 2025-02-21 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.57%
2024-12-30 2024-12-30 2025-01-10 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.58%
2024-12-13 2024-12-13 2024-12-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.56%
2024-11-13 2024-11-13 2024-11-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.57%
2024-10-15 2024-10-15 2024-10-22 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.58%
2024-09-13 2024-09-13 2024-09-18 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.61%
2024-08-09 2024-08-09 2024-08-16 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.65%
2024-07-12 2024-07-12 2024-07-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.6%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.62%
2024-05-13 2024-05-14 2024-05-21 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.64%
2024-04-11 2024-04-12 2024-04-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.64%
2024-03-13 2024-03-14 2024-03-21 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.64%
2024-02-09 2024-02-12 2024-02-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.66%
2023-12-28 2023-12-29 2024-01-11 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.68%
2023-12-11 2023-12-12 2023-12-18 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.72%
2023-11-13 2023-11-14 2023-11-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.77%
2023-10-12 2023-10-13 2023-10-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.74%
2023-09-11 2023-09-12 2023-09-18 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.7%
2023-08-10 2023-08-11 2023-08-17 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.68%
2023-07-13 2023-07-14 2023-07-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.7%
2023-06-09 2023-06-12 2023-06-16 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.73%
2023-05-11 2023-05-12 2023-05-18 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.76%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-04-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.75%
2023-03-13 2023-03-14 2023-03-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.76%
2023-02-10 2023-02-13 2023-02-17 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.71%
2022-12-29 2022-12-30 2023-01-13 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.8%
2022-12-09 2022-12-12 2022-12-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.74%
2022-11-10 2022-11-14 2022-11-18 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.74%
2022-10-13 2022-10-14 2022-10-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.85%
2022-09-12 2022-09-13 2022-09-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.7%
2022-08-11 2022-08-12 2022-08-19 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.66%
2022-07-12 2022-07-13 2022-07-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.76%
2022-06-10 2022-06-13 2022-06-17 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.72%
2022-05-12 2022-05-13 2022-05-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.75%
2022-04-12 2022-04-13 2022-04-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.62%
2022-03-11 2022-03-14 2022-03-18 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.64%
2022-02-11 2022-02-14 2022-02-18 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.57%
2021-12-30 2021-12-31 2022-01-14 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.53%
2021-12-13 2021-12-14 2021-12-20 Monthly 0.103 0% 0.54%

CSQ Dividend FAQ

Calamos Strategic Total Return Closed Fund (NASDAQ:CSQ) is a U.S.-based closed-end fund that blends fixed-income and equity exposure, targeting an allocation of roughly 50 % to 70 % equities. The fund’s flexible style aims to generate total return through a combination of income, capital appreciation, and tactical asset allocation.

What is the Dividend Yield of CSQ?

As of February 2026, CSQ`s dividend yield is 7.01%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.26 USD by the current share price of 19.16.

Does CSQ pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, CSQ paid a dividend of 1.26 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-30 and the payout was 0.123 USD.

How often does CSQ pay dividends?

CSQ pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, CSQ has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-30.

CSQ dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CSQ for the next 4 payments are between 0.105 (-14.6%) and 0.107 (-13.0%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CSQ pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.123 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-30. The next Ex-Dividend date for Calamos Strategic Total (CSQ) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CSQ?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CSQ?

CSQ's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.40% per year.
Weak growth: CSQ's Dividend growth is lower than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CSQ?

CSQ's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.2%. If you bought CSQ's shares at 11.22 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.26 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.2% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CSQ?

CSQ Payout Consistency is 95.0%. 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: Calamos Strategic Total has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CSQ have a good Dividend Yield?

CSQ`s 7.01% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CSQ?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CSQ is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CSQ?

CSQ`s Overall Dividend Rating is 61.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

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: 2026-01-29 02:39