CTSH – Dividend Returns, History & Calculator
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
...Company Info
Price Data
Dividend Data
Growth Rates
Total Returns
Fair Value
Financial Metrics
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.
Portfolio Growth Over Time
Data last updated: October 16, 2025 8:08 pm
Year-by-Year Portfolio Growth (Realistic DRIP Scenario)
| Year | Start Balance | Start Shares | Share Price | Dividend / Share | Dividend Yield | Yield on Cost | Annual Dividend | Total Dividends | End Shares | End Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $10,000 | 153 | $65.47 | $0.31 | 1.89% | 1.89% | $205 | $205 | 174 | $11,405 |
| 2 | $11,415 | 174 | $65.53 | $0.33 | 2.03% | 2.04% | $249 | $454 | 196 | $12,865 |
| 3 | $12,876 | 196 | $65.59 | $0.36 | 2.19% | 2.19% | $300 | $755 | 219 | $14,376 |
| 4 | $14,389 | 219 | $65.65 | $0.39 | 2.35% | 2.35% | $359 | $1,113 | 243 | $15,948 |
| 5 | $15,962 | 243 | $65.70 | $0.41 | 2.52% | 2.53% | $426 | $1,539 | 268 | $17,588 |
| 6 | $17,603 | 268 | $65.76 | $0.45 | 2.71% | 2.72% | $503 | $2,041 | 294 | $19,306 |
| 7 | $19,323 | 294 | $65.82 | $0.48 | 2.91% | 2.93% | $591 | $2,632 | 321 | $21,114 |
| 8 | $21,133 | 321 | $65.88 | $0.52 | 3.13% | 3.15% | $693 | $3,325 | 350 | $23,026 |
| 9 | $23,046 | 350 | $65.94 | $0.55 | 3.36% | 3.39% | $810 | $4,135 | 380 | $25,056 |
| 10 | $25,078 | 380 | $66.00 | $0.60 | 3.61% | 3.64% | $945 | $5,080 | 412 | $27,224 |
CTSH Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | 08/18/2025 | $0.310 | 1.75% | 1.77% | $70.10 |
| 05/19/2025 | 05/19/2025 | $0.310 | 1.50% | 1.52% | $81.57 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/18/2025 | $0.310 | 1.36% | 1.40% | $88.77 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/19/2024 | $0.300 | 1.57% | 1.57% | $76.32 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/20/2024 | $0.300 | 1.58% | 1.59% | $75.46 |
| 05/17/2024 | 05/17/2024 | $0.300 | 1.72% | 1.75% | $68.76 |
| 02/16/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $0.300 | 1.52% | 1.56% | $77.00 |
| 11/20/2023 | 11/20/2023 | $0.290 | 1.66% | 1.66% | $69.80 |
| 08/18/2023 | 08/18/2023 | $0.290 | 1.66% | 1.69% | $68.80 |
| 05/18/2023 | 05/18/2023 | $0.290 | 1.76% | 1.82% | $63.62 |
| 02/16/2023 | 02/16/2023 | $0.290 | 1.66% | 1.75% | $66.36 |
| 11/17/2022 | 11/17/2022 | $0.270 | 1.82% | 1.82% | $59.47 |
| 08/18/2022 | 08/18/2022 | $0.270 | 1.52% | 1.56% | $69.13 |
| 05/19/2022 | 05/19/2022 | $0.270 | 1.45% | 1.54% | $70.32 |
| 02/17/2022 | 02/17/2022 | $0.270 | 1.15% | 1.26% | $85.92 |
| 11/18/2021 | 11/18/2021 | $0.240 | 1.18% | 1.18% | $81.04 |
| 08/19/2021 | 08/19/2021 | $0.240 | 1.24% | 1.27% | $75.79 |
| 05/19/2021 | 05/19/2021 | $0.240 | 1.30% | 1.36% | $70.74 |
| 02/17/2021 | 02/17/2021 | $0.240 | 1.18% | 1.26% | $76.43 |
| 11/18/2020 | 11/18/2020 | $0.220 | 1.18% | 1.18% | $74.70 |
CTSH 10-yr Total Return ($10,000 invested)
This analysis of CTSH demonstrates the power of dividend reinvestment over a 10-year period with a $10,000 initial investment. The dividend reinvestment strategy delivered a 2.3% CAGR, representing modest long-term performance. The DRIP strategy provided 22% more total return compared to collecting dividends as cash, highlighting the compounding effect of reinvestment.
Total Return with and without DRIP (CTSH)
Over the selected period, investing $10,000 in CTSH would grow to $13,663 with DRIP (36.6%), and $13,503 without DRIP (35.0%).
CTSH Dividend Reinvestment Snowball
Investing $10,000 + $100/mo in CTSH with historic price growth (0.09%) and dividend growth (7.53%) produces dramatically different outcomes depending on whether you reinvest dividends.
After 20 Years
Your Investment: $34,000
Portfolio: $63,938
Annual Dividend: $5,081
Yield on Cost: 14.94%
Total Dividends: $29,399
Portfolio: $54,845
Total Dividends: $20,449
After 30 Years
Your Investment: $46,000
Portfolio: $218,350
Annual Dividend: $35,540
Yield on Cost: 77.26%
Total Dividends: $170,750
Portfolio: $113,631
Total Dividends: $66,872
Milestones on the way
By year 13, the compounding really starts to show. Your total dividends collected reach $8,958 against a total investment of $25,600. At this point, your portfolio is throwing off $1,674 per year in dividends alone.
By year 17, the annual dividend climbs to around your initial contribution. For a starting investment of $10,000, the yearly dividend now sits at approximately $3,118, a powerful “income on autopilot” milestone.
After two decades, cumulative dividends total $29,399 versus $34,000 invested, nearly a 86% recovery of capital purely from income. Yield on cost reaches 14.94%.
At year 25, the income engine takes over. The portfolio’s annual dividend of $12,405 is greater than total contributions to date ($40,000), and cumulative dividends exceed $68,165.
By year 30, the DRIP snowball is in full force. Yearly income reaches $35,540, cumulative dividends total $170,750, and the DRIP portfolio value stands at $218,350, compared with $113,631 if dividends weren’t reinvested.
How we estimate these numbers
We use the latest calculator inputs for CTSH, price $65.47, dividend per period $0.31 (4×/year), along with historic growth assumptions: price growth 0.09% and dividend growth 7.53% annually.
We simulate month by month for 30 years. Every month, a $100 contribution is added and converted to shares at that month’s price. Dividends are paid roughly evenly across the year based on the dividend frequency; in the DRIP path, each payout immediately buys additional shares at the then-current price. In the No‑DRIP path, dividends accrue as cash. Prices grow using a monthly rate derived from the annual price growth. Dividends per share increase once per year at the annual dividend growth rate.
This model isn’t investment advice; it’s a simple, transparent framework that illustrates how reinvesting dividends can accelerate both income and total return over time.
Projected Future Returns & Dividends for CTSH
Based on past 10-year performance, here are CTSH growth metrics:
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.
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 Payments & Yield
Quarterly dividends with TTM yield and a 5‑year rolling average overlay. Helps compare current yield versus recent history across different ranges.
CTSH Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Payment Date | Amount | TTM Yield | Forward Yield | Price on Ex-Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/18/2025 | 08/18/2025 | $0.310 | 1.75% | 1.77% | $70.10 |
| 05/19/2025 | 05/19/2025 | $0.310 | 1.50% | 1.52% | $81.57 |
| 02/18/2025 | 02/18/2025 | $0.310 | 1.36% | 1.40% | $88.77 |
| 11/19/2024 | 11/19/2024 | $0.300 | 1.57% | 1.57% | $76.32 |
| 08/20/2024 | 08/20/2024 | $0.300 | 1.58% | 1.59% | $75.46 |
| 05/17/2024 | 05/17/2024 | $0.300 | 1.72% | 1.75% | $68.76 |
| 02/16/2024 | 02/16/2024 | $0.300 | 1.52% | 1.56% | $77.00 |
| 11/20/2023 | 11/20/2023 | $0.290 | 1.66% | 1.66% | $69.80 |
| 08/18/2023 | 08/18/2023 | $0.290 | 1.66% | 1.69% | $68.80 |
| 05/18/2023 | 05/18/2023 | $0.290 | 1.76% | 1.82% | $63.62 |
| 02/16/2023 | 02/16/2023 | $0.290 | 1.66% | 1.75% | $66.36 |
| 11/17/2022 | 11/17/2022 | $0.270 | 1.82% | 1.82% | $59.47 |
| 08/18/2022 | 08/18/2022 | $0.270 | 1.52% | 1.56% | $69.13 |
| 05/19/2022 | 05/19/2022 | $0.270 | 1.45% | 1.54% | $70.32 |
| 02/17/2022 | 02/17/2022 | $0.270 | 1.15% | 1.26% | $85.92 |
| 11/18/2021 | 11/18/2021 | $0.240 | 1.18% | 1.18% | $81.04 |
| 08/19/2021 | 08/19/2021 | $0.240 | 1.24% | 1.27% | $75.79 |
| 05/19/2021 | 05/19/2021 | $0.240 | 1.30% | 1.36% | $70.74 |
| 02/17/2021 | 02/17/2021 | $0.240 | 1.18% | 1.26% | $76.43 |
| 11/18/2020 | 11/18/2020 | $0.220 | 1.18% | 1.18% | $74.70 |
| 08/20/2020 | 08/20/2020 | $0.220 | 1.30% | 1.33% | $66.30 |
| 05/19/2020 | 05/19/2020 | $0.220 | 1.63% | 1.71% | $51.48 |
| 02/14/2020 | 02/14/2020 | $0.220 | 1.20% | 1.29% | $68.42 |
| 11/18/2019 | 11/18/2019 | $0.200 | 1.26% | 1.26% | $63.63 |
| 08/21/2019 | 08/21/2019 | $0.200 | 1.29% | 1.29% | $61.94 |
| 05/21/2019 | 05/21/2019 | $0.200 | 1.31% | 1.31% | $61.00 |
| 02/20/2019 | 02/20/2019 | $0.200 | 1.11% | 1.11% | $72.25 |
| 11/19/2018 | 11/19/2018 | $0.200 | 1.16% | 1.16% | $69.21 |
| 08/21/2018 | 08/21/2018 | $0.200 | 1.00% | 1.07% | $74.90 |
| 05/21/2018 | 05/21/2018 | $0.200 | 0.92% | 1.06% | $75.75 |
| 02/21/2018 | 02/21/2018 | $0.200 | 0.79% | 0.98% | $81.80 |
| 11/17/2017 | 11/17/2017 | $0.150 | 0.62% | 0.82% | $72.91 |
| 08/18/2017 | 08/18/2017 | $0.150 | 0.43% | 0.86% | $70.07 |
| 05/18/2017 | 05/18/2017 | $0.150 | 0.23% | 0.92% | $65.02 |
Dividend Payout Ratio
Tracks the percentage of earnings paid out as dividends each quarter. Lower and stable ratios often indicate safer, more sustainable payouts.
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.
Share Price
Historical closing price with range controls. Table view includes quarter‑over‑quarter and year‑over‑year changes for additional context.
Price to Earnings
CTSH trades at a 55.7x price-to-earnings ratio. This elevated valuation suggests investors expect strong future growth.
Price to Sales
CTSH trades at a 6.9x price-to-sales ratio, providing insight into market valuation relative to revenue generation.
Revenue
CTSH generated $5.2B in revenue.
Net Income
CTSH reported $0.6B in net income. Net income has grown by 21% over the period.
Revenue vs Net Income
CTSH generated $5.2B in revenue with net income of $0.6B, representing a 12.3% net profit margin.
Gross Profit
CTSH achieved $4.0B in gross profit, showing revenue after direct production costs.
Operating Income
CTSH generated $1.8B in operating income, representing profit from core business operations.
EBITDA
CTSH generated $2.1B in EBITDA, measuring operational profitability before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
Operating Cash Flow
CTSH generated $0.7B in operating cash flow, demonstrating the company’s ability to convert earnings into cash.
Free Cash Flow
CTSH generated $0.6B in free cash flow. Free cash flow has increased by 23% over the period.
Free Cash Flow / Share
CTSH generates $1.14 in free cash flow per share. FCF per share has grown by 23% over the period.
Earnings Per Share (EPS)
CTSH reported $1.32 in earnings per share. EPS has grown by 21% over the period.
Return on Equity (ROE)
CTSH delivered a 10.3% return on equity, indicating how effectively the company generates returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA)
CTSH achieved a 6.2% return on assets, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
Net Profit Margin
CTSH maintains a 12.3% net profit margin, showing the percentage of revenue retained as profit after all expenses.
Gross Profit Margin
CTSH operates with a 76.1% gross profit margin, reflecting pricing power and cost efficiency in core operations.
Cash & Debt
CTSH holds $0.8B in cash against $0.3B in debt, resulting in a net cash position of $0.5B.
Shares Outstanding
CTSH has 0.5B shares outstanding.
Stock-Based Comp
CTSH reported $0.1B in stock-based compensation. Over the period, stock-based compensation has increased by 13%.
FCF vs Stock Based Comp
CTSH generated $0.6B in free cash flow while spending $0.1B on stock-based compensation, representing 23% of FCF.
FCF vs FCF / Share
CTSH reported $0.6B in free cash flow, translating to $1.14 per share.
Revenue: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks CTSH revenue: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
EPS: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks CTSH eps: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
Net Income: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks CTSH net income: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
EBITDA: Actual + Estimates
This chart tracks CTSH ebitda: actual + estimates metrics over time, providing insights into the company’s financial performance and trends.
