Trailing Dividend / Share
$5.53
Cigna Corporation (CI) Dividend History
Income profile from 1982 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.9%
Payout Ratio
45.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
45.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.9%
Trailing DPS$5.53
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout45.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR10.5%
5Y CAGR172.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield9.2%
Total Shareholder Yield11.1%
1Y Total Return-4.2%
5Y Total Return46.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)11.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$14,64810Y ago$22,56720Y ago$77,090
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (45 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cigna Corporation distributes 45.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CI has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 10.5% and 5-year CAGR of 172.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.9% dividend yield, 9.2% buyback yield, 11.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.9% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 46.5%, with dividends contributing 11.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $22,567 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$25.60
Avg/Payment$1.2800
Latest Change+3.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026Latest | $1.5600 | ↑ +3.3% | 2.10% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Dec 4, 2025 | $1.5100 | — | 2.25% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Sep 4, 2025 | $1.5100 | — | 1.95% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | $1.5100 | — | 1.87% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Mar 5, 2025 | $1.5100 | ↑ +7.9% | 1.84% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 4, 2024 | $1.4000 | — | 1.70% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Sep 4, 2024 | $1.4000 | — | 1.48% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Jun 4, 2024 | $1.4000 | — | 1.56% | Jun 20, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Vertically Integrated Payer-PBM Platforms
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.9%
#3 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
45.6% payout
Streak
5Y
172.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
11.1%
#1 of 3
Annual Dividend History
45 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.56 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $6.04 | 7.9% | 4 | — | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $5.60 | 13.8% | 4 | $12.12 | 46.2% | 2.16x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $4.92 | 9.8% | 4 | $17.39 | 28.3% | 3.53x | 2.4% |
| 2022 | $4.48 | 12.0% | 4 | $21.41 | 20.9% | 4.78x | 2.2% |
| 2021 | $4.00 | 9900.0% | 4 | $15.75 | 25.4% | 3.94x | 1.9% |
| 2020 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 1 | $22.96 | 0.2% | 574.00x | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 1 | $13.44 | 0.3% | 336.00x | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 1 | $10.54 | 0.4% | 263.50x | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $0.04 | 0.0% | 1 | $9.17 | 0.4% | 229.25x | 0.0% |
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How much dividend does CI pay per share?
Cigna Corporation (CI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $5.53 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.9%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CI's next ex-dividend date?
CI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CI's dividend safe?
CI's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +45.6% and FCF payout ratio of +21.1%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Cigna Corporation is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +172.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CI pay dividends?
Cigna Corporation pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $5.53 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 44+ years from 1982 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CI five years ago would be worth approximately $14,648 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.9% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.