Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) Dividend Yield, Date & History $52.75 +0.43 (+0.82%) Closing price 05/22/2026 04:00 PM EasternExtended Trading$52.47 -0.28 (-0.54%) As of 05/22/2026 07:59 PM Eastern Extended trading is trading that happens on electronic markets outside of regular trading hours. This is a fair market value extended hours price provided by Massive. Learn more. Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesInsider TradesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Cognizant Technology Solutions Dividend SummaryDividend Yield2.50%Annual Dividend$1.32Next Dividend Payment May. 27 Dividend Increase Track Record 6 YearsAnnualized 5-Year Dividend Growth 7.10%Dividend Payout Ratio 28.70% Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTSH) pays an annual dividend of $1.32 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.50%. The next quarterly payment of $0.33 per share is scheduled for Wednesday, May 27, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, May 18. CTSH has grown its dividend for 6 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 7.10% in the past 5 years. The company currently pays out 28.70% of its earnings and 20.19% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Sign Up View SMS TermsSMS is currently available in Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Singapore, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 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The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Cognizant Technology Solutions in Dividend Calculator CTSH Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Cognizant Technology Solutions' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Cognizant Technology Solutions in Dividend Yield Calculator Cognizant Technology Solutions vs. The CompetitionCompare Cognizant Technology Solutions' annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeCognizant Technology SolutionsComputer CompaniesNASDAQ CompaniesAnnual Dividend$1.32$0.04$1.63Dividend Yield2.50%3.19%5.28%Track Record6 years9 years10 yearsCognizant Technology Solutions Dividend Payout RatioDividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.TypePayout RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings28.70%Based on This Year's Estimate23.16%Based on Next Year's Estimate21.29%Based on Cashflow20.19% Cognizant Technology Solutions Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date4/29/2026quarterly$0.33 - 2.57%5/18/20265/18/20265/27/20262/4/2026quarterly$0.33+$0.026.45%1.98%2/18/20262/18/20262/26/202610/29/2025quarterly$0.31 - 1.73%11/18/202511/18/202511/26/20257/30/2025quarterly$0.31 - 1.69%8/18/20258/18/20258/26/20254/30/2025quarterly$0.31 - 1.6%5/19/20255/19/20255/28/2025 Get the Latest News and Ratings for CTSH and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Cognizant Technology Solutions and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/5/2025quarterly$0.31+$0.013.33%1.4%2/18/20252/18/20252/26/202510/30/2024quarterly$0.30 - 1.61%11/19/202411/19/202411/27/20247/31/2024quarterly$0.30 - 1.57%8/20/20248/20/20248/28/2024This table shows Cognizant Technology Solutions' quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time. Cognizant Technology Solutions Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Cognizant Technology Solutions is 2.50%. Learn more on CTSH's dividend yield history. How much is Cognizant Technology Solutions' annual dividend? The annual dividend for CTSH shares is $1.32. Learn more on CTSH's annual dividend history. How often does Cognizant Technology Solutions pay dividends? Cognizant Technology Solutions pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Cognizant Technology Solutions' next dividend payment? Cognizant Technology Solutions' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.33 per share will be made to shareholders on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. When was Cognizant Technology Solutions' most recent dividend payment? Cognizant Technology Solutions' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.33 per share was made to shareholders on Thursday, February 26, 2026. When was Cognizant Technology Solutions' most recent ex-dividend date? Cognizant Technology Solutions' most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, May 18, 2026. Is Cognizant Technology Solutions' dividend growing? Over the past five years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 7.10% per year. What track record does Cognizant Technology Solutions have of raising its dividend? Cognizant Technology Solutions has increased its dividend for the past 6 consecutive years. When did Cognizant Technology Solutions last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.02 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. What is Cognizant Technology Solutions' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for CTSH is: 28.70% based on the trailing year of earnings 23.16% based on this year's estimates 21.29% based on next year's estimates 20.19% based on cash flow Is Cognizant Technology Solutions a good dividend stock? Cognizant Technology Solutions' dividend yield of 2.50% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. The company's 6 consecutive years of dividend growth shows that the company has a new, but growing committment to increase its dividend. Cognizant Technology Solutions' dividend payout ratio of 28.70% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Cognizant Technology Solutions stock as a Hold, forecasting limited upside or downside, with the stock seen as fairly valued at this time. 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