CWS Dividend History & Analysis | 0.5% Yield

CWS has a dividend yield of 0.5% and paid 0.38 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.54%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.38
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y 33.40%
Overall Dividend Rating 53.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.92%
Payout Ratio -
Payouts in the last 12m 1
Payout Consistency 5y 80.00%

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.

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
VO 89,863 M 1.48% 2.32%
SPMD 14,890 M 1.35% 2.18%
FLQM 1,764 M 1.33% 2.20%
IJH 101,402 M 1.24% 2.0%
IWR 45,937 M 1.20% 1.87%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FMDE 4,457 M 1,308% 83.3%
XMHQ 5,110 M 61.6% 94.9%
EQWM 5,147 M 61.7% 94.9%
TMSL 1,157 M 49.5% 100%
FFSM 877 M 22.6% 100%

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CWS Dividend History: Last 8 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2024-12-23 2024-12-23 2024-12-30 Annual 0.38 160.3% N/A
2023-12-26 2023-12-27 2023-12-29 Annual 0.146 -39.2% 0.22%
2022-12-23 2022-12-27 2022-12-30 Annual 0.24 189.2% 0.41%
2021-12-23 2021-12-27 2021-12-31 Annual 0.083 -30.8% 0.17%
2020-12-24 2020-12-28 2020-12-31 Annual 0.12 -17.8% 0.23%
2019-12-27 2019-12-30 2019-12-31 Other 0.146 -80.5% 0.34%
2018-12-27 2018-12-28 2018-12-31 Other 0.75 733.3% N/A
2017-12-27 2017-12-28 2017-12-29 Annual 0.09 0% N/A

CWS Dividend FAQ

The AdvisorShares Focused Equity ETF (CWS) targets a concentrated portfolio of U.S. listed equities-common stock, preferred stock, and ADRs-allocating at least 80 % of net assets to these securities. Portfolio construction follows the Edward J. Elfenbein model, which screens for firms with strong fundamentals, consistent financial performance, and high earnings quality.

What is the Dividend Yield of CWS?

As of December 2025, CWS`s dividend yield is 0.54%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.38 USD by the current share price of 70.21.

Does CWS pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, CWS paid a dividend of 0.38 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-23 and the payout was 0.38 USD.

How often does CWS pay dividends?

CWS pays dividends annually. Over the last 12 months, CWS has issued 1 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2024-12-23.

CWS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for CWS for the next 4 payments are between 0.482 (+26.8%) and 0.539 (+41.8%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will CWS pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.38 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2024-12-23. The next Ex-Dividend date for AdvisorShares Focused (CWS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for CWS?

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

What is the Dividend Growth of CWS?

CWS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 33.4% per year.
Strong growth: CWS's Dividend growth is outpacing inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of CWS?

CWS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.92%. If you bought CWS's shares at 41.46 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.38 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.92% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of CWS?

CWS Payout Consistency is 74.5%. 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.
Unstable: AdvisorShares Focused has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does CWS have a good Dividend Yield?

CWS`s 0.54% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of CWS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of CWS is unknown.

What is the Dividend Rating of CWS?

CWS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 53.93%. 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.
  • 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: 2025-11-19 02:41