CSQ 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 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Sun, Dec 13, 2026 (in 49 days) | Dec 20, 2026 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 12, 2027 (in 79 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Thu, Feb 11, 2027 (in 109 days) | Feb 18, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Sat, Mar 13, 2027 (in 139 days) | Mar 20, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Mon, Apr 12, 2027 (in 169 days) | Apr 19, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Wed, May 12, 2027 (in 199 days) | May 19, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jun 11, 2027 (in 229 days) | Jun 18, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Sun, Jul 11, 2027 (in 259 days) | Jul 18, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 10, 2027 (in 289 days) | Aug 17, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Thu, Sep 9, 2027 (in 319 days) | Sep 16, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 9, 2027 (in 349 days) | Oct 16, 2027 | $0.1237 | $12.37 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CSQ's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.484 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CSQ do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 809 | $15,970 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,044 | $79,852 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,087 | $159,704 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 7.51%. $10,000 in CSQ would currently pay about $751 a year ($63 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CSQ dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 21, 2026 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Sep 21, 2026 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 21, 2026 | $0.135 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 | $0.135 | +9.8% |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Jun 22, 2026 | $0.123 | +0.0% |
| May 14, 2026 | May 21, 2026 | $0.123 | +0.0% |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Apr 21, 2026 | $0.123 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 | $0.123 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Feb 23, 2026 | $0.123 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Jan 9, 2026 | $0.123 | +19.4% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Nov 14, 2025 | Nov 21, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 21, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 22, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 19, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Jul 14, 2025 | Jul 21, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Jun 12, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| May 13, 2025 | May 20, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 20, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Feb 13, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
| Nov 13, 2024 | Nov 20, 2024 | $0.103 | +0.0% |
CSQ dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2026 | Raised 9.8% | $0.123 | $0.135 | Paid |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Raised 19.4% | $0.103 | $0.123 | 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
CSQ scores 10/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Yield above 7%
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 Strategic Total Return Fund
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a closed ended balanced mutual fund launched by Calamos Investments LLC. The fund is managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. It invests in the public equity and fixed income markets of the United States. The fund seeks to invest in securities of companies operating across diversified sectors. It primarily invests in common and preferred stocks of companies across all market capitalizations, convertible securities, and high yield corporate bonds with an average credit rating of BB as rated by S&P. The fund employs both fundamental and quantitative analysis with a combination of bottom-up and top-down security picking approaches to create its portfolio.
Sector: Financial Services. Industry: Asset Management. First dividend on our records: Jun 9, 2004. 269 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 24, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CSQ dividend FAQ
When is CSQ's next ex-dividend date?
CSQ'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 $0.1237 per share, expected on Nov 20, 2026.
How often does CSQ pay dividends?
CSQ pays dividends every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.135 per share with an ex-date of Oct 14, 2026.
What is CSQ's dividend yield?
CSQ's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 7.51%, based on $1.484 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $19.75. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.484 per share, is 7.51%.
How much does CSQ pay per share?
CSQ pays about $0.1237 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.484 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $148.40 a year.
Has CSQ grown or cut its dividend?
CSQ has raised its annual dividend for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 4.2% a year (+20.1% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CSQ do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 7.51%, you would need about 809 shares of CSQ (roughly $15,970 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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