CTSH Dividend Calculator
Calculate how much dividend income Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation (CTSH) could generate with reinvestment. Pre-loaded with CTSH's current 2.01% yield and 5.3% dividend growth rate.
Dividend Yield: 2.01%
Annual Dividend: $1.32 per share
Share Price: $65.78
Payout Ratio: 23.7%
CTSH DRIP Calculator
Model CTSH dividend reinvestment with customizable yield, growth rate, contribution, and time horizon. Compare DRIP vs no-DRIP returns and see year-by-year projection tables.
5-Year Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR): 5.3% per year
What If You Invested $1,000 in CTSH 10 Years Ago?
A $1,000 investment in CTSH on 2016-12-01 would be worth $1,345.67 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a total return of 34.6%.
Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus cash dividends) would be $1,344.64 (34.5% return). Reinvesting dividends added $1.03 in extra value.
Starting share price: $56.03 — Current share price: $65.78
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is CTSH's current dividend yield?
- CTSH (Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation) currently has a dividend yield of 2.01%. This means for every $10,000 invested, you would receive approximately $201 per year in dividend income before taxes.
- How much CTSH do I need to make $1,000 per month in dividends?
- To earn $1,000 per month ($12,000/year) from CTSH at its current yield of 2.01%, you would need approximately $597,015 invested. With dividend reinvestment and growth, you may need less over time.
- Does CTSH pay monthly dividends?
- No, CTSH pays dividends quarterly (4 times per year). You can build monthly income by combining it with other stocks that pay in different months.
- Is CTSH's dividend safe?
- CTSH's payout ratio is 23.7%, which is generally considered safe. The company retains enough earnings to sustain and potentially grow its dividend.
- What is CTSH's dividend growth rate?
- CTSH's 5-year dividend compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is approximately 5.3% per year. This growth rate is pre-loaded into the calculator above to give you a realistic projection.
- What would $1,000 invested in CTSH 10 years ago be worth today?
- A $1,000 investment in CTSH on 2016-12-01 would be worth approximately $1,345.67 today with dividends reinvested (DRIP), a 34.6% total return. Without reinvesting, the total portfolio value (shares plus accumulated cash dividends) would be $1,344.64 — meaning DRIP added $1.03 in extra value.
See full dividend history and analysis on the CTSH dividend page.