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CTSH Dividend History & Analysis | 1.5% Yield

CTSH has a dividend yield of 1.5% and paid 1.24 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 1.46%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.24
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 8.06%
Dividend Rating 59.54%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.65%
Payout Ratio 24.1%
Payouts last 12m 4
Payout Consistency 98.10%

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.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 9.6%
Total Return 5y: 13.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
WIT 30,046 M 4.24% 4.79%
IBM 280,841 M 2.21% 6.92%
DOX 8,784 M 3.22% 4.08%
ACN 168,833 M 2.84% 3.21%
HCKT 541 M 2.42% 3.78%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
CAP 28,308 M 26.0% 71.5%
INFY 71,889 M 19.1% 68.2%
BAH 10,660 M 13.3% 88.3%
ACN 168,833 M 13.0% 98.9%
DOX 8,784 M 9.93% 99.2%

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ACN
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 2.84% Yield
DOX
Amdocs
 3.22% Yield
SOP
Sopra Steria
 3.03% Yield
HCKT
The Hackett
 2.42% Yield
CAP
Capgemini SE
 2.40% Yield
INFY
Infosys
 2.59% Yield

CTSH Dividend History: Last 35 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-11-18 2025-11-18 2025-11-26 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.44%
2025-08-18 2025-08-18 2025-08-26 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.45%
2025-05-19 2025-05-19 2025-05-28 Quarterly 0.31 0% 0.38%
2025-02-18 2025-02-18 2025-02-26 Quarterly 0.31 3.3% 0.35%
2024-11-19 2024-11-19 2024-11-27 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.4%
2024-08-20 2024-08-20 2024-08-28 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.4%
2024-05-17 2024-05-20 2024-05-29 Quarterly 0.3 0% 0.43%
2024-02-16 2024-02-20 2024-02-28 Quarterly 0.3 3.4% 0.39%
2023-11-20 2023-11-21 2023-11-30 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.42%
2023-08-18 2023-08-21 2023-08-29 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.42%
2023-05-18 2023-05-19 2023-05-30 Quarterly 0.29 0% 0.46%
2023-02-16 2023-02-17 2023-02-28 Quarterly 0.29 7.4% 0.44%
2022-11-17 2022-11-18 2022-11-29 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.47%
2022-08-18 2022-08-19 2022-08-30 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.39%
2022-05-19 2022-05-20 2022-05-31 Quarterly 0.27 0% 0.39%
2022-02-17 2022-02-18 2022-03-01 Quarterly 0.27 12.5% 0.31%
2021-11-18 2021-11-19 2021-11-30 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.29%
2021-08-19 2021-08-20 2021-08-31 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.32%
2021-05-19 2021-05-20 2021-05-28 Quarterly 0.24 0% 0.34%
2021-02-17 2021-02-18 2021-02-26 Quarterly 0.24 9.1% 0.32%
2020-11-18 2020-11-19 2020-11-30 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-08-20 2020-08-21 2020-08-31 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-05-19 2020-05-20 2020-05-29 Quarterly 0.22 0% N/A
2020-02-14 2020-02-18 2020-02-28 Quarterly 0.22 10% N/A
2019-11-18 2019-11-19 2019-11-29 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-08-21 2019-08-22 2019-08-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-05-21 2019-05-22 2019-05-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2019-02-20 2019-02-21 2019-02-28 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-11-19 2018-11-20 2018-11-30 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-08-21 2018-08-22 2018-08-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-05-21 2018-05-22 2018-05-31 Quarterly 0.2 0% N/A
2018-02-21 2018-02-22 2018-02-28 Quarterly 0.2 33.3% N/A
2017-11-17 2017-11-20 2017-11-30 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-08-18 2017-08-22 2017-08-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A
2017-05-18 2017-05-22 2017-05-31 Quarterly 0.15 0% N/A

CTSH Dividend FAQ

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. (NASDAQ:CTSH) is a global professional services firm that delivers consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other regions. Its operations are organized into four verticals-Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology-and span a broad portfolio that includes AI-driven automation, cloud and security services, digital engineering, application development, and business process outsourcing. The company also markets proprietary software, industry-specific platforms, and the “Cognizant Moment” service, which leverages AI to redesign customer experiences and drive growth.

What is the Dividend Yield of CTSH?

As of December 2025, CTSH`s dividend yield is 1.46%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.24 USD by the current share price of 85.18.

Does CTSH pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, CTSH paid a dividend of 1.24 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-11-18 and the payout was 0.31 USD.

How often does CTSH pay dividends?

CTSH pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CTSH has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-11-18.

CTSH dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CTSH for the next 4 payments are between 0.317 (+2.3%) and 0.327 (+5.5%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will CTSH pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-11-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cognizant Technology (CTSH) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CTSH?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CTSH?

CTSH's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 8.06% per year.
Strong growth: CTSH's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CTSH?

CTSH's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.65%. If you bought CTSH's shares at 75.31 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.24 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 1.65% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CTSH?

CTSH Payout Consistency is 99.4%. 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: Cognizant Technology has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CTSH have a good Dividend Yield?

CTSH`s 1.46% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CTSH?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CTSH is 24.1%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CTSH?

CTSH`s Overall Dividend Rating is 59.54%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CTSH Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CTSH`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

Cognizant Technology`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.41% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -100.0%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Cognizant Technology ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2014-03-10 with a factor of 2:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 2.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1998 448,430,500
1999 444,000,000 -0.99%
2000 448,752,000 +1.07%
2001 464,760,000 +3.57%
2002 490,552,000 +5.55%
2003 515,520,000 +5.09%
2004 537,940,000 +4.35%
2005 558,660,000 +3.85%
2006 571,608,000 +2.32%
2007 576,342,000 +0.83%
2008 583,226,000 +1.19%
2009 595,770,000 +2.15%
2010 608,082,000 +2.07%
2011 606,856,000 -0.2%
2012 607,554,000 +0.12%
2013 610,856,000 +0.54%
2014 612,772,000 +0.31%
2015 612,600,000 -0.03%
2016 609,000,000 -0.59%
2017 589,000,000 -3.28%
2018 579,000,000 -1.7%
2019 548,000,000 -5.35%
2020 534,000,000 -2.55%
2021 526,000,000 -1.5%
2022 513,000,000 -2.47%
2023 501,000,000 -2.34%
2024 497,000,000 -0.8%
2025 487,000,000 -2.01%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-24 02:38