CI Dividend History & Analysis | 2% Yield

CI has a dividend yield of 2% and paid 6.04 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 2.03%
Payout Ratio 21.3%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y 10.85%
Consistency Lifetime 88.9%
Yield on Cost 5y 2.92%
Payout FCF 21.5%
Streak Years 44
Dividend Rating 69.19%

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: -3.7%
Total Return 5y: 31.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Health Care Services

Top 3 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
CVS 99,777 M 4.17% 5.24%
DGX 21,189 M 2.33% 2.83%
LH 21,106 M 1.11% 1.54%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
CHE 6,687 M 12.0% 96.1%
LH 21,106 M 15.8% 16.0%
DGX 21,189 M 6.81% 98.5%
CVS 99,777 M 7.39% 96.5%
BMEZ 1,555 M 2.23% 98.1%

CI Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of January 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-04 2025-12-04 2025-12-18 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.56%
2025-09-04 2025-09-04 2025-09-18 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.5%
2025-06-03 2025-06-03 2025-06-18 Quarterly 1.51 0% 0.48%
2025-03-05 2025-03-05 2025-03-20 Quarterly 1.51 7.9% 0.49%
2024-12-04 2024-12-04 2024-12-19 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.42%
2024-09-04 2024-09-04 2024-09-19 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.38%
2024-06-04 2024-06-04 2024-06-20 Quarterly 1.4 0% 0.41%
2024-03-05 2024-03-06 2024-03-21 Quarterly 1.4 13.8% 0.42%
2023-12-05 2023-12-06 2023-12-21 Quarterly 1.23 0% 0.47%
2023-09-05 2023-09-06 2023-09-21 Quarterly 1.23 0% 0.44%
2023-06-06 2023-06-07 2023-06-22 Quarterly 1.23 0% 0.46%
2023-03-07 2023-03-08 2023-03-23 Quarterly 1.23 9.8% 0.43%
2022-12-05 2022-12-06 2022-12-21 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.35%
2022-09-06 2022-09-07 2022-09-22 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.39%
2022-06-07 2022-06-08 2022-06-23 Quarterly 1.12 0% 0.44%
2022-03-08 2022-03-09 2022-03-24 Quarterly 1.12 12% 0.48%
2021-12-06 2021-12-07 2021-12-22 Quarterly 1 0% 0.49%
2021-09-07 2021-09-08 2021-09-23 Quarterly 1 0% 0.46%
2021-06-07 2021-06-08 2021-06-23 Quarterly 1 0% 0.39%
2021-03-09 2021-03-10 2021-03-25 Quarterly 1 2400% 0.43%
2020-03-09 2020-03-10 2020-04-09 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2019-03-08 2019-03-11 2019-04-10 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2018-03-09 2018-03-12 2018-04-10 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2017-03-08 2017-03-10 2017-04-10 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2016-03-09 2016-03-11 2016-04-11 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2015-03-10 2015-03-12 2015-04-10 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2014-03-10 2014-03-12 2014-04-09 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2013-03-08 2013-03-12 2013-04-10 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2012-03-08 2012-03-12 2012-04-10 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2011-03-09 2011-03-11 2011-04-11 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2010-03-09 2010-03-11 2010-04-12 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2009-03-09 2009-03-11 2009-04-10 Annual 0.04 0% N/A
2008-03-07 2008-03-11 2008-04-10 Annual 0.04 300% N/A
2007-12-11 2007-12-13 2008-01-10 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2007-09-10 2007-09-12 2007-10-10 Quarterly 0.01 0% N/A
2007-06-08 2007-06-12 2007-07-10 Quarterly 0.01 -60% N/A
2007-03-09 2007-03-13 2007-04-10 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2006-12-07 2006-12-11 2007-01-08 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2006-09-07 2006-09-11 2006-10-10 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2006-06-08 2006-06-12 2006-07-10 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2006-03-09 2006-03-13 2006-04-10 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2005-12-08 2005-12-12 2006-01-09 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2005-09-08 2005-09-12 2005-10-11 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2005-06-09 2005-06-13 2005-07-11 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2005-03-10 2005-03-14 2005-04-11 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2004-12-09 2004-12-13 2005-01-10 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2004-09-09 2004-09-13 2004-10-08 Quarterly 0.025 0% N/A
2004-06-10 2004-06-14 2004-07-12 Quarterly 0.025 -92.4% N/A
2004-03-11 2004-03-15 2004-04-12 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A
2003-12-09 2003-12-11 2004-01-12 Quarterly 0.33 0% N/A

CI Dividend FAQ

The Cigna Group (CI) operates two primary segments: Evernorth Health Services, which delivers pharmacy-benefit management, specialty pharmacy, home-delivery, and broader care-coordination solutions to insurers, employers and government entities; and Cigna Healthcare, which sells medical, pharmacy, behavioral-health, dental and Medicare (Advantage, Supplement, Part D) products to both insured and self-insured customers, plus international and expatriate coverage.

What is the Dividend Yield of CI?

As of January 2026, CI`s dividend yield is 2.03%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 6.04 USD by the current share price of 272.21.

Does CI pay a dividend?

As of January 2026, CI paid a dividend of 6.04 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-04 and the payout was 1.51 USD.

How often does CI pay dividends?

CI pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, CI has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-04.

CI dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CI for the next 4 payments are between 0.629 (-58.3%) and 0.998 (-33.9%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will CI pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 1.51 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-04. The next Ex-Dividend date for Cigna (CI) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CI?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CI?

CI's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 10.9% per year.
Strong growth: CI's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CI?

CI's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 2.92%. If you bought CI's shares at 206.93 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (6.04 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 2.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CI?

CI Payout Consistency is 88.9%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Cigna has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CI have a good Dividend Yield?

CI`s 2.03% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CI?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CI is 21.3%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of CI?

CI`s Overall Dividend Rating is 69.19%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

CI Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in CI's Outstanding Shares?

Cigna's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 4.59% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -100.0%).

Shareholder-friendly: The company is actively buying back shares, reducing the share count. This increases earnings per share and often leads to higher dividends per share over time, as profits are distributed among fewer shareholders.

Has CI ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jun 5, 2007 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 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
1985 723,882,000
1986 772,351,000 +6.7%
1987 745,069,000 -3.53%
1988 729,666,000 -2.07%
1989 726,934,000 -0.37%
1990 660,661,000 -9.12%
1991 648,016,000 -1.91%
1992 635,251,000 -1.97%
1993 641,551,000 +0.99%
1994 648,016,000 +1.01%
1995 658,798,000 +1.66%
1996 675,075,000 +2.47%
1997 664,951,000 -1.5%
1998 628,128,000 -5.54%
1999 586,248,000 -6.67%
2000 468,539,000 -20.08%
2001 442,623,000 -5.53%
2002 419,617,000 -5.2%
2003 417,857,000 -0.42%
2004 405,063,000 -3.06%
2005 380,882,000 -5.97%
2006 319,286,000 -16.17%
2007 280,769,000 -12.06%
2008 272,705,000 -2.87%
2009 274,398,000 +0.62%
2010 270,497,000 -1.42%
2011 268,569,000 -0.71%
2012 284,891,000 +6.08%
2013 278,054,000 -2.4%
2014 261,402,000 -5.99%
2015 256,070,000 -2.04%
2016 255,519,000 -0.22%
2017 249,242,000 -2.46%
2018 242,577,000 -2.67%
2019 370,440,000 +52.71%
2020 361,115,000 -2.52%
2021 329,641,000 -8.72%
2022 305,413,000 -7.35%
2023 294,565,000 -3.55%
2024 277,784,000 -5.7%
2025 268,154,000 -3.47%

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: 2026-01-14 02:44