CTSH – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator

Dividend Challenger 6 Years

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; Pro

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Company Info

Symbol CTSH
Company Cognizant Technology Solutions
Sector Technology
Industry Information Technology Services
Website Visit
Market Cap $41,792.0M

Price Data

Price $85.57
Price Change +0.15
Price Change % +0.18%
Next Earnings Report Oct 29, 2025
Low (52W) $65.15
High (52W) $90.82

Dividend Data

Div Yield 1.45%
5Y Avg Yield 1.60%
Current Div $0.310
Payouts/Year 4
Annualized $1.240
Previous Div $0.310
Ex-date Nov 18, 2025
Dividend Pay Date Nov 26, 2025

Growth Rates

Chowder Number 8.5
DGR 1Y 3.3%
DGR 3Y 4.7%
DGR 5Y 7.1%

Total Returns

TTR 1Y - With Specials 11.4%
TTR 3Y - With Specials 16.9%
TTR 1Y - No Specials 11.4%
TTR 3Y - No Specials 16.9%

Fair Value

Fair Value (P/E 10) $69.62
FV (P/E 10) % 23.0%
Fair Value (Peter Lynch) $108.00
FV (Peter Lynch) % -21.0%
Fair Value (Blended) $80.10
FV (Blended) % 7.0%

Financial Metrics

Revenue 1Y 2.0%
NPM 10.2%
CF/Share $6.10
ROE 14.5%
Current R 2.4x
Debt/Capital 6.0%
ROTC 13.4%
P/E 19.8x
P/BV 2.8x
PEG 2.83
📊 Financial data last updated: December 29, 2025 2:02 pm (Data may be stale)

Calculate your CTSH Dividend Returns

Quickly and easily calculate CTSH dividend yield using our CTSH calculator. Adjust the fields below to see how your CTSH investments snowball over time.

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Portfolio Growth Over Time

Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)

YearStart BalanceStart SharesShare PriceDividend / ShareDividend YieldYield on CostAnnual DividendTotal DividendsEnd SharesEnd Balance
1$10,000200$50.00$1.028.16%8.16%$904$904242$12,104
2$12,709242$52.50$1.078.16%8.57%$1,132$2,035286$15,041
3$15,793286$55.13$1.128.16%9.00%$1,391$3,427333$18,384
4$19,303333$57.88$1.188.16%9.45%$1,686$5,113383$22,189
5$23,299383$60.78$1.248.16%9.92%$2,023$7,136436$26,522
6$27,848436$63.81$1.308.16%10.41%$2,405$9,541493$31,453
7$33,026493$67.00$1.378.16%10.94%$2,841$12,382553$37,066
8$38,920553$70.36$1.448.16%11.48%$3,337$15,719618$43,457
9$45,629618$73.87$1.518.16%12.06%$3,901$19,620687$50,731
10$53,267687$77.57$1.588.16%12.66%$4,544$24,164761$59,011

CTSH Dividend History

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CTSH 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)

This chart compares the 10-year total return performance of CTSH with and without dividend reinvestment (DRIP). The analysis demonstrates how reinvesting dividends can significantly enhance long-term investment returns through the power of compounding, showing the difference between collecting dividends as cash versus automatically purchasing additional shares.

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Projected Future Returns & Dividends for CTSH

Based on past 10-year performance, here are CTSH growth metrics:

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Dividend History: Payments & Yield

Shows quarterly dividend payments with trailing yield and a 5-year rolling average overlay. Use the range pills to switch the visible period.

Yield Dividend

Dividend Growth

Lifetime quarterly dividend amounts, with range controls for 1Y/2Y/5Y/10Y. Useful to visualize the cadence and pace of dividend increases over time.

Dividend

Dividend Payments & Yield

Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.

Dividend 5-yr Rolling AVG Yield

CTSH Dividend History

Dividend Payout Ratio

Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.

Payout Ratio

Dividend to Free Cash Flow Ratio

Shows dividends as a percentage of free cash flow. Consistently high values may signal limited reinvestment capacity or potential dividend risk.

Dividend/FCF Ratio

Share Price

Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.

CTSH Price

Price to Earnings

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Price to Sales

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Revenue

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Net Income

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Revenue vs Net Income

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Gross Profit

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Operating Income

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EBITDA

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Operating Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow

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Free Cash Flow / Share

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Earnings Per Share (EPS)

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Return on Equity (ROE)

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Return on Assets (ROA)

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Net Profit Margin

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Gross Profit Margin

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Cash & Debt

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Shares Outstanding

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Stock-Based Comp

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FCF vs Stock Based Comp

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FCF vs FCF / Share

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Revenue: Actual + Estimates

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EPS: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays CTSH eps: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Net Income: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays CTSH net income: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

EBITDA: Actual + Estimates

This chart displays CTSH ebitda: actual + estimates data over time, helping analyze the company’s financial performance and operational trends.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Do your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. Data sources include Yahoo Finance and other third-party providers and may contain errors or delays.

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