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Yield on Cost (YOC): 1.89%

CDW Yield on Cost (YOC) Metrics

YIELD ON COST (YOC)

1.89%

Yield on Cost for CDW

CDW now pays $2.52 per share a year. Measured against the price it actually traded at back then, a long-term holder is earning:

If you boughtPrice thenYield on cost today
10 years ago(2016-06-28)$39.646.36%
5 years ago(2021-06-24)$170.291.48%
3 years ago(2023-06-27)$177.661.42%
1 year ago(2025-06-25)$177.831.42%
Buying today(at $133.30)$133.301.89%

If you buy today and the dividend keeps growing

Projection: starting from today's 1.89% yield, assuming the dividend keeps compounding at its historical 10.2% rate. Boards set dividends each year, so actual figures will differ.

Today

1.89%

In 3 years

2.79%

In 5 years

3.61%

In 10 years

6.88%

Yield on Cost Calculator

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$133.30
$2.52
10.22%
15 Years

Starting Yield

1.89%

Ending YOC

8.14%

Year 15 Dividend

$10.85

Cum. Dividends Recd.

$89.80

Yield on Cost Progression Graph
Detailed Projections Ledger
Year-by-year table outlining compounding dividend returns on your purchase cost basis.
YearProjected Div. / ShareYoY Dividend HikeYield on Cost (YOC)Total Dividends Recd.
Initial$2.521.89%$0.00
Year 1$2.78+10.22%2.08%$2.78
Year 2$3.06+10.22%2.30%$5.84
Year 3$3.37+10.22%2.53%$9.21
Year 4$3.72+10.22%2.79%$12.93
Year 5$4.10+10.22%3.08%$17.03
Year 6$4.52+10.22%3.39%$21.55
Year 7$4.98+10.22%3.74%$26.53
Year 8$5.49+10.22%4.12%$32.02
Year 9$6.05+10.22%4.54%$38.07
Year 10$6.67+10.22%5.00%$44.74
Year 11$7.35+10.22%5.51%$52.09
Year 12$8.10+10.22%6.08%$60.19
Year 13$8.93+10.22%6.70%$69.12
Year 14$9.84+10.22%7.38%$78.96
Year 15$10.85+10.22%8.14%$89.80

Yield on Cost (YOC) Formula & Definition

Yield on cost is the dividend yield measured against your original purchase price, not today's price. As a company raises its dividend, the yield on what you actually paid keeps rising even when the market yield holds steady.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

Yield on Cost (YOC) FAQ

What is the yield on cost (YOC) for CDW Corporation (CDW)?
The yield on cost (YOC) for CDW stock is 1.89%.

About CDW Corporation

CDW Corporation specializes in delivering comprehensive information technology services and products across North America and the United Kingdom. It strategically targets three core client divisions: corporate enterprises, small to medium-sized businesses, and public sector organizations. Their portfolio encompasses both individual hardware and software offerings, alongside sophisticated integrated IT solution packages. These comprehensive solutions span on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments, addressing critical areas such as data center infrastructure, network management, digital workspace enablement, and robust security. Key hardware categories include mobile computing devices (laptops, tablets), network infrastructure components, desktop workstations, display units, and enterprise data storage systems, while software offerings feature application suites, cybersecurity tools, virtualization platforms, operating systems, and network management utilities. Beyond products, CDW delivers a broad spectrum of services, including expert advisory and design, custom software development, system implementation, ongoing managed services, specialized professional support, configuration assistance, and telecommunications solutions, complemented by product warranties. They also focus on providing mission-critical software, system, and network solutions. Furthermore, installation, deployment, and repair services are facilitated for customers, often leveraging a network of third-party partners. Their diverse clientele includes governmental bodies, educational institutions, healthcare providers, and businesses of all scales – from small enterprises to major corporations. Established in 1984, the company maintains its primary corporate offices in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Vernon Hills, IL
15,100 employees
Technology / Information Technology Services
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
CEO
Christine A. Leahy