Dividend Grades
vs Financial Services sector| Metric | CSQ | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.48% | 3.27% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 2.40% | 5.31% |
| Payout Ratio | — | 36.0% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 18 | 13 |
| 1Y Total Return | +12.2% | 8.8% |
Grades compare this stock to Financial Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
1.63%
3-Year Growth
0.54%
5-Year Growth
2.40%
10-Year Growth
-3.21%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 13, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 20, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2026 | $0.1225 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.1225 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | $0.1225 | +19.51% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Oct 15, 2024 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.1025 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
N/A
FCF Payout Ratio
N/A
Peer Comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund pay a dividend?
Yes, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) pays a monthly dividend with a yield of 7.48%.
What is CSQ's dividend yield?
CSQ's current dividend yield is 7.48%. The annual dividend is $1.29.
When is CSQ's next ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CSQ has not been announced yet.
How many years has Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund increased its dividend?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.
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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 March 23, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.