CSCO — Cisco Systems, Inc.
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | CSCO | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.75% | 0.88% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.65% | 8.13% |
| Payout Ratio | 59.6% | 32.8% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 16 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | +61.0% | 5.2% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
2.52%
3-Year Growth
2.58%
5-Year Growth
2.65%
10-Year Growth
7.11%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Apr 2, 2026
Last Payment
Apr 22, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.4200 | +2.44% |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.4100 | 0.00% |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.4100 | 0.00% |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.4100 | 0.00% |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.4100 | +2.50% |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.4000 | 0.00% |
| Apr 3, 2024 | $0.4000 | +2.56% |
| Jan 3, 2024 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Oct 3, 2023 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Jul 5, 2023 | $0.3900 | 0.00% |
| Apr 4, 2023 | $0.3900 | +2.63% |
| Jan 4, 2023 | $0.3800 | 0.00% |
| Oct 4, 2022 | $0.3800 | 0.00% |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.3800 | 0.00% |
| Apr 5, 2022 | $0.3800 | +2.70% |
| Jan 4, 2022 | $0.3700 | 0.00% |
| Oct 4, 2021 | $0.3700 | 0.00% |
| Jul 2, 2021 | $0.3700 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
59.6%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
51.2%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $0.72 | $2.89B |
| Q2 2026 | $0.81 | $2.15B |
| Q1 2025 | $0.68 | $3.44B |
| Q2 2025 | $0.61 | $2.03B |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.