CAIE Dividend History & Analysis | 14.4% Yield
CAIE has a dividend yield of 14.4% and paid 3.84 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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CAIE Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 1 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-03 | 2026-08-10 | Monthly | 0.3126 | -1.8% | 1.17% |
| 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-01 | 2026-07-09 | Monthly | 0.3182 | -0.3% | 1.18% |
| 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-01 | 2026-06-08 | Monthly | 0.3193 | -0.2% | 1.16% |
| 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-01 | 2026-05-08 | Monthly | 0.32 | +0.9% | 1.19% |
| 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-01 | 2026-04-08 | Monthly | 0.317 | -0.8% | 1.27% |
| 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-02 | 2026-03-09 | Monthly | 0.3195 | -1.5% | 1.23% |
| 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-02 | 2026-02-09 | Monthly | 0.3245 | -0% | 1.22% |
| 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-23 | 2025-12-30 | Monthly | 0.3245 | -0.1% | 1.2% |
| 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-01 | 2025-12-05 | Monthly | 0.325 | -0.4% | 1.2% |
| 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-03 | 2025-11-07 | Monthly | 0.3263 | -0.5% | 1.19% |
| 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-01 | 2025-10-07 | Monthly | 0.3281 | +7.4% | 1.2% |
| 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-02 | 2025-09-08 | Monthly | 0.3055 | -20.9% | 1.17% |
| 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-01 | 2025-08-08 | Monthly | 0.386 | 0% | 1.49% |
CAIE Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, CAIE's dividend yield is 14.38%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 3.84 USD by the current share price of 26.87.
As of August 2026, CAIE paid a dividend of 3.84 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-08-03 and the payout was 0.31264 USD.
CAIE pays dividends monthly. Over the last 12 months, CAIE has issued 12 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-08-03.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CAIE for the next payments are between 0.258 (-17.5%) and 0.296 (-5.3%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 12.3%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.31264 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-08-03. The next Ex-Dividend date for Calamos US Equity (CAIE) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Calamos US Equity (CAIE) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
CAIE's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -8.21% per year. Negative growth: CAIE's dividend growth is negative and declining.
CAIE's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 18.0%. If you bought CAIE's shares at 21.35 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (3.84 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 18.0% of your original purchase price.
CAIE 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: Calamos US Equity has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
CAIE's 14.38% Dividend Yield is considered as extremely high. Investors should watch out for NAV decline.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of CAIE is unknown.
CAIE's Overall Dividend Rating is 27.35%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-08-15 02:42 UTC