CI Dividend History & Yield
The Cigna Group · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 43 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $1.56 | $156.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 9, 2027 (in 134 days) | Mar 23, 2027 | $1.56 | $156.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 8, 2027 (in 225 days) | Jun 22, 2027 | $1.56 | $156.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 7, 2027 (in 316 days) | Sep 21, 2027 | $1.56 | $156.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $6.24 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 193 | $59,029 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 962 | $295,144 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 1,924 | $590,288 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.03%. $10,000 in CI would currently pay about $203 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CI dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2026 | — | $1.56 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2026 | — | $1.56 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2026 | — | $1.56 | +3.3% |
| Dec 4, 2025 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2025 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Jun 3, 2025 | — | $1.51 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2025 | — | $1.51 | +7.9% |
| Dec 4, 2024 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Sep 4, 2024 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Jun 4, 2024 | — | $1.40 | +0.0% |
| Mar 5, 2024 | — | $1.40 | +13.8% |
| Dec 5, 2023 | — | $1.23 | +0.0% |
| Sep 5, 2023 | — | $1.23 | +0.0% |
| Jun 6, 2023 | — | $1.23 | +0.0% |
| Mar 7, 2023 | — | $1.23 | +9.8% |
| Dec 5, 2022 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
| Sep 6, 2022 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2022 | — | $1.12 | +0.0% |
| Mar 8, 2022 | — | $1.12 | +12.0% |
| Dec 6, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Sep 7, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Jun 7, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +0.0% |
| Mar 9, 2021 | — | $1.00 | +2400.0% |
| Mar 9, 2020 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
CI dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Raised 3.3% | $1.51 | $1.56 | Paid |
Detected from the regular payment stream; supplemental and special dividends are excluded. Pro members get an email the morning a holding raises or cuts.
Payout risk check
CI scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
No warning flags: the payout ratio, yield level, 5-year cut history and price trend all look ordinary.
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About The Cigna Group
The Cigna Group, together with its subsidiaries, provides insurance and related products and services in the United States. It operates through two segments: Evernorth Health Services and Cigna Healthcare. The Evernorth Health Services segment includes Pharmacy Benefit Services and Specialty and Care Services, offering pharmacy benefit management, drug claim adjudication, retail pharmacy network administration, benefit design consultation, drug utilization review, drug formulary management, pharmacy benefits, home delivery pharmacy, specialty pharmacy, specialty pharmaceutical distribution, and clinical programs for whole-person health outcomes. The Cigna Healthcare segment comprises U.S.
Sector: Healthcare. Industry: Healthcare Plans. First dividend on our records: Jun 7, 1982. 139 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CI dividend FAQ
When is CI's next ex-dividend date?
CI's next ex-dividend date is Dec 8, 2026 (in 43 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.56 per share, expected on Dec 22, 2026.
How often does CI pay dividends?
CI pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.56 per share with an ex-date of Sep 8, 2026.
What is CI's dividend yield?
CI's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.02%, based on $6.19 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $306.95. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $6.24 per share, is 2.03%.
How much does CI pay per share?
CI pays about $1.56 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $6.24 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $624.00 a year.
Has CI grown or cut its dividend?
CI has raised its annual dividend for 5 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 15.6% a year (+4.4% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.03%, you would need about 193 shares of CI (roughly $59,029 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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