CTSH Dividend History & Yield
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation · NasdaqGS
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 17, 2026 (in 69 days) | Nov 25, 2026 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 16, 2027 (in 160 days) | Feb 24, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 18, 2027 (in 251 days) | May 26, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Aug 17, 2027 (in 342 days) | Aug 25, 2027 | $0.33 | $33.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from CTSH's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.32 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 38 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much CTSH do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 910 | $54,473 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,546 | $272,364 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,091 | $544,727 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.20%. $10,000 in CTSH would currently pay about $220 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
CTSH dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | Aug 25, 2026 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2026 | May 27, 2026 | $0.33 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 | $0.33 | +6.5% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | Nov 26, 2025 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2025 | May 28, 2025 | $0.31 | +0.0% |
| Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 | $0.31 | +3.3% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | Nov 27, 2024 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| May 17, 2024 | May 29, 2024 | $0.30 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 | $0.30 | +3.4% |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2023 | Aug 29, 2023 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2023 | May 30, 2023 | $0.29 | +0.0% |
| Feb 16, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 | $0.29 | +7.4% |
| Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 29, 2022 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2022 | Aug 30, 2022 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2022 | May 31, 2022 | $0.27 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 | $0.27 | +12.5% |
| Nov 18, 2021 | Nov 30, 2021 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Aug 19, 2021 | Aug 31, 2021 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2021 | May 28, 2021 | $0.24 | +0.0% |
| Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 26, 2021 | $0.24 | +9.1% |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 31, 2020 | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| May 19, 2020 | May 29, 2020 | $0.22 | +0.0% |
| Feb 14, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 | $0.22 | +10.0% |
| Nov 18, 2019 | Nov 29, 2019 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2019 | May 31, 2019 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 20, 2019 | Feb 28, 2019 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Nov 19, 2018 | Nov 30, 2018 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Aug 21, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| May 21, 2018 | May 31, 2018 | $0.20 | +0.0% |
| Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 28, 2018 | $0.20 | +33.3% |
| Nov 17, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Aug 31, 2017 | $0.15 | +0.0% |
| May 18, 2017 | May 31, 2017 | $0.15 | — |
CTSH dividend increases & cuts
Market-wide changes →| Ex-date | Change | Old | New | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Raised 6.5% | $0.31 | $0.33 | 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
CTSH scores 0/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- 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 Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Health Sciences; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology. The company provides services including artificial intelligence (AI) and other technology services and solutions, consulting, application development, systems integration, quality engineering and assurance, engineering research and development, application maintenance, infrastructure, security, and business process services and automation.
Sector: Technology. Industry: Information Technology Services. First dividend on our records: May 18, 2017. 38 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 8, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
CTSH dividend FAQ
When is CTSH's next ex-dividend date?
CTSH's next ex-dividend date is Nov 17, 2026 (in 69 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.33 per share, expected on Nov 25, 2026.
How often does CTSH pay dividends?
CTSH pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.33 per share with an ex-date of Aug 18, 2026.
What is CTSH's dividend yield?
CTSH's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 2.17%, based on $1.30 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $59.92. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.32 per share, is 2.20%.
How much does CTSH pay per share?
CTSH pays about $0.33 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.32 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $132.00 a year.
Has CTSH grown or cut its dividend?
CTSH has raised its annual dividend for 6 consecutive years. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 6.7% a year (+5.7% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of CTSH do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.20%, you would need about 910 shares of CTSH (roughly $54,473 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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