Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)
Technology
Information Technology Services
55.40 $
Closing price · As of: 31. Jul 2026
Dividend history for Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH): every payment, yield, payout ratio and growth at a glance. The most recent distribution was 0.33 $ per share (ex-date 05/18/2026).
Dividend
Dividend Yield
Annual dividend divided by the current price: what percentage of your investment comes back as a payout each year.
3.14%
Dividend Per Share (TTM)
Sum of dividends paid per share over the last 12 months.
1.28$
Payout Ratio
Share of profit paid out as dividends. Over 100% means the company is paying out more than it earns — not sustainable long-term.
23.5%
Increase Streak
How many years in a row the dividend has been raised — the gold standard for dividend payers.
6Years
Years Without a Cut
How many years in a row the dividend hasn't been cut — a measure of reliability.
8Years
Dividend growth (5-yr CAGR)
Average annual dividend growth over the past five years.
7.1%
Payment History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2026 announced | 08/25/2026 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/18/2026 | 05/27/2026 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/18/2026 | 02/26/2026 | 0.33 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/18/2025 | 11/26/2025 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/18/2025 | 08/26/2025 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/19/2025 | 05/28/2025 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/26/2025 | 0.31 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/27/2024 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/28/2024 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/17/2024 | 05/29/2024 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/16/2024 | 02/28/2024 | 0.30 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/20/2023 | 11/30/2023 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/18/2023 | 08/29/2023 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/18/2023 | 05/30/2023 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/16/2023 | 02/28/2023 | 0.29 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/17/2022 | 11/29/2022 | 0.27 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/18/2022 | 08/30/2022 | 0.27 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/19/2022 | 05/31/2022 | 0.27 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/17/2022 | 03/01/2022 | 0.27 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/18/2021 | 11/30/2021 | 0.24 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/19/2021 | 08/31/2021 | 0.24 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/19/2021 | 05/28/2021 | 0.24 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/17/2021 | 02/26/2021 | 0.24 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/18/2020 | 11/30/2020 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/20/2020 | 08/31/2020 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/19/2020 | 05/29/2020 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/14/2020 | 02/28/2020 | 0.22 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/18/2019 | 11/29/2019 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/21/2019 | 08/30/2019 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/21/2019 | 05/31/2019 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/20/2019 | 02/28/2019 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/19/2018 | 11/30/2018 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/21/2018 | 08/31/2018 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/21/2018 | 05/31/2018 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 02/21/2018 | 02/28/2018 | 0.20 $ | Quarterly |
| 11/17/2017 | 11/30/2017 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 08/18/2017 | 08/31/2017 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
| 05/18/2017 | 05/31/2017 | 0.15 $ | Quarterly |
Data as of: July 31, 2026 · Source: fundamental data & SEC filings (annual and quarterly reports, 10-K/10-Q)
Note: pure fact-based analysis, not investment advice and not a solicitation to buy or sell. All figures without guarantee.