Cognizant (CTSH) dividend: yield & history
Cognizant · Information Technology · ref. ETF XLK · price $63.76
In short — Cognizant pays $1.28/yr per share, a 3.12% yield. Dividend raised for 6 years (~+7%/yr over 5y). Paying since 2017.
How much does Cognizant pay in dividends? Here's its yield, year-by-year history and growth.
📈 1-year price
$63.76-11.1% over range
Aug 28, 25low $38.73 · high $86.7Aug 27, 26
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38% recommend buying · 13 analysts
3.12 %
Yield
$1.28
Annual dividend
6 yrs
Consecutive raises
+7%
Growth /yr (5y)
Cognizant dividend history
| Year | Dividend paid | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.24 | +3% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | +3% |
| 2023 | $1.16 | +7% |
| 2022 | $1.08 | +13% |
| 2021 | $0.96 | +9% |
| 2020 | $0.88 | +10% |
| 2019 | $0.80 | +0% |
| 2018 | $0.80 | +78% |
| 2017 | $0.45 | — |
⚠️ Past dividends, not a guarantee of future payments nor advice. Annual totals per share, in $. Yahoo Finance data.
Frequently asked questions
Does Cognizant (CTSH) pay a dividend?
Yes. Cognizant currently pays about $1.28 per share per year, a 3.12% yield at the current price.
Is CTSH's dividend growing?
Cognizant's annual dividend has grown for 6 straight years, at roughly +7%/yr over 5 years.
What is Cognizant's dividend yield?
Cognizant yields about 3.12% per year (annual dividend ÷ price). A very high yield can also signal a falling price — check consistency.
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