CTSH — Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Dividend Grades
vs Technology sector| Metric | CTSH | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.11% | 3.25% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | 7.10% | 8.94% |
| Payout Ratio | 28.3% | 29.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 10 | 1 |
| 1Y Total Return | -7.0% | -4.6% |
Grades compare this stock to Technology sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
3.33%
3-Year Growth
4.71%
5-Year Growth
7.10%
10-Year Growth
N/A
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Aug 18, 2026
Last Payment
Aug 25, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| May 18, 2026 | $0.3300 | 0.00% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | $0.3300 | +6.45% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2025 | $0.3100 | 0.00% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | $0.3100 | +3.33% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.3000 | 0.00% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $0.3000 | +3.45% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| May 18, 2023 | $0.2900 | 0.00% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | $0.2900 | +7.41% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| May 19, 2022 | $0.2700 | 0.00% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | $0.2700 | +12.50% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | $0.2400 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
28.3%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
25.1%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | $1.39 | $198.00M |
| Q1 2025 | $1.34 | $323.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $1.31 | $331.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.56 | $1.16B |
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 October 2, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.