How much does CTSH pay per share?

At the current rate, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation pays about $1.30 per share over a year, paid quarterly.

When is the next CTSH dividend?

Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 18 November 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not a company announcement.

CTSH dividend calculator

Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation

Current price $60.00

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Amount invested ($)

Holding period: 10 years

Dividend growth: 6.7% a year

Share price growth: 5.0% a year

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Dividend tax: 0%

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CTSH dividend health check

Dividend yield2.17%

Moderate yield

Payout safety28%

Comfortable payout ratio

Growth streak6 years

Consecutive years of rises in our payment data

Payment frequencyQuarterly

Next payment expected around 16 December 2026 (estimate)

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How resilient is the CTSH dividend?

Screens as well placed to keep growing its dividend, with low cut-risk signals.

The payout ratio sits at 28% of earnings. The dividend has grown about 6.7% a year over the last five years. These are a resilience check on the dividend, not a recommendation to buy or sell, and not financial advice.

Full CTSH resilience breakdown

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Across 1,767 dividend payers, shares our Risk score put in the riskiest band went on to cut their dividend about 1 in 2 times within a year. In the safest band it was 1 in 7.

Every band is published, including the ones that flatter us least.

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CTSH vs similar payers

Share	Yield	5y dividend growth
CTSHCognizant Technology Solutions Corporation	2.17%	6.7%	This page
PEPPepsiCo, Inc.	4.26%	6.7%	Calculate →
PGThe Procter & Gamble Company	2.98%	5.3%	Calculate →
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Frequently asked questions

How much does CTSH pay per share?: At the current rate, Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation pays about $1.30 per share over a year, paid quarterly.
When is the next CTSH dividend?: Based on the payment pattern, the next ex-dividend date lands around 18 November 2026. That is an estimate from past timing, not a company announcement.
How resilient is the CTSH dividend?: Screens as well placed to keep growing its dividend, with low cut-risk signals. See the full Quality, Risk and Trim breakdown on the CTSH scoring page. Informational only, not financial advice.

How the resilience scores are calculated (methodology)

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