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CTSH Dividends

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) pays $1.28 in dividends per share, with a current dividend yield of 2.43%. The company has dividend history for 8 consecutive years.

CTSH Dividend Summary

Consecutive Years

8

Most Recent Ex-Date

May 18, 2026

Most Recent Payment

May 27, 2026

CTSH Dividends per Share (Nominal History)

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This step chart displays the nominal dividend payouts over time on their actual payment dates, matching the distribution frequency.

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Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH)

Annual Dividend History

YearDividend/ShareYoY Growth
2026(YTD)$0.66
2025$1.24+3.33%
2024$1.20+3.45%
2023$1.16+7.41%
2022$1.08+12.50%
2021$0.96+9.09%
2020$0.88+10.00%
2019$0.80+0.00%
2018$0.80N/A
2017$0.45N/A

Quarterly Dividend History

QuarterDividend/ShareYoY Growth
Q2 2026$0.33+6.45%
Q1 2026$0.33+6.45%
Q4 2025$0.31+3.33%
Q3 2025$0.31+3.33%
Q2 2025$0.31+3.33%
Q1 2025$0.31+3.33%
Q4 2024$0.30+3.45%
Q3 2024$0.30+3.45%
Q2 2024$0.30+3.45%
Q1 2024$0.30+3.45%
Q4 2023$0.29+7.41%
Q3 2023$0.29+7.41%
Q2 2023$0.29+7.41%
Q1 2023$0.29+7.41%
Q4 2022$0.27+12.50%
Q3 2022$0.27+12.50%
Q2 2022$0.27+12.50%
Q1 2022$0.27+12.50%
Q4 2021$0.24+9.09%
Q3 2021$0.24+9.09%
Q2 2021$0.24+9.09%
Q1 2021$0.24+9.09%
Q4 2020$0.22+10.00%
Q3 2020$0.22+10.00%

Dividend Yield Metrics

Current Yield
2.43%
Average Yield (TTM)
2.43%
Average Yield (3Y)
2.28%
Forward Yield on Cost (3Y)
3.14%
Forward Yield on Cost (5Y)
3.72%
Forward Yield on Cost (10Y)
5.70%

Payout Ratio Analysis

Payout Ratio (Current)
28.07%
FCF Payout Ratio
24.93%
Payout Ratio (3Y Avg)
27.10%
Payout Ratio (5Y Avg)
25.87%
FCF Payout (3Y Avg)
28.22%
FCF Payout (5Y Avg)
26.50%

Dividend Coverage

Payout Ratio
28.1%
Dividends / net income
FCF Payout Ratio
24.9%
Dividends / free cash flow
Consecutive Years
8 years
Years with regular dividend payments
5Y Dividend Growth
7.1%
Compound annual dividend growth

About Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation functions as a global professional services firm, delivering a comprehensive suite of consulting, technology, and outsourcing solutions across North America, Europe, and other international markets. Its operations are structured into four primary divisions: Financial Services, Healthcare, Products and Resources, and Communications, Media and Technology. Within the Financial Services sector, Cognizant provides advanced services such as enhancing customer experiences, implementing robotic process automation (RPA), and leveraging analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) to address needs in areas like digital lending, fraud prevention, and modern payment systems. For its Healthcare clients, the company focuses on navigating industry shifts toward consumer-centric models, outcome-based agreements, and digital health initiatives, striving to deliver an integrated, seamless, and patient-focused omnichannel experience. Furthermore, Cognizant assists in optimizing operations across various functions, including clinical development, pharmacovigilance, manufacturing, claims management, enrollment procedures, membership administration, and billing processes. Its clientele in this domain spans healthcare providers, payers, and life sciences organizations, encompassing pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device firms. In the Products and Resources segment, the company develops solutions tailored for manufacturers, retailers, and entities within the travel and hospitality sectors, alongside those engaged in logistics, energy, and utility services. Within the Communications, Media and Technology division, Cognizant supports businesses in creating digital content, crafting personalized user experiences, and expediting digital engineering efforts. This includes serving information, media, entertainment, communications, and technology enterprises. Established in 1994, the company maintains its primary corporate office in Teaneck, New Jersey.

Teaneck, NJ
336,300 employees
Technology / Information Technology Services
Sector
Technology
Industry
Information Technology Services
CEO
Ravi Kumar Singisetti