CPZ Dividend History & Yield
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Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days) | Nov 20, 2026 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 20, 2026 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 18, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 20, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 19, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 19, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 18, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 17, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 16, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 16, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CPZ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.68 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CPZ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 715 | $8,886 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 3,572 | $44,429 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 7,143 | $88,857 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 13.50%. $10,000 in CPZ would currently pay about $1,350 a year ($113 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CPZ dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | $0.14 | -58.3% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | $0.336 | +140.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | $0.14 | +0.0% |
CPZ dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →No change to CPZ's regular dividend detected in the last year of data.
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
CPZ scores 85/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (elevated risk).
4 warning flags raised:
- Payout ratio above 100% of earnings
- Yield above 12%, far above market norms
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
- Share price down more than 15% over 1 year
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Calamos Long/Short Equity & Dynamic Income Term Trust
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Dec 30, 2019. 82 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 20, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CPZ dividend FAQ
When is CPZ's next ex-dividend date?
CPZ's next ex-dividend date is Nov 13, 2026 (in 19 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.14 per share, expected on Nov 20, 2026.
How often does CPZ pay dividends?
CPZ pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.14 per share with an ex-date of Oct 14, 2026.
What is CPZ's dividend yield?
CPZ's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 13.50%, based on $1.68 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $12.44. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.68 per share, is 13.50%.
How much does CPZ pay per share?
CPZ pays about $0.14 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.68 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $168.00 a year.
Has CPZ grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.5% a year (-10.4% over the last year). CPZ did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of CPZ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 13.50%, you would need about 715 shares of CPZ (roughly $8,886 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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