Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.46
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (CNS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2004 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
82.8%
Watch
Dividend Streak
16 years
CNS Dividend Income Check
Safety
82.8% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
16 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.5% and trend is flat.
CNS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$2.46
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout82.8%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak16 years
3Y CAGR4.1%
5Y CAGR-0.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.7%
Total Shareholder Yield4.0%
1Y Total Return16.0%
5Y Total Return2.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,27410Y ago$23,86420Y ago$38,787
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.
CNS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (23 years of payments)
CNS Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cohen & Steers, Inc. distributes 82.8% of earnings as dividends (Watch).
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
CNS has raised its dividend for 16 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.1% and 5-year CAGR of -0.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CNS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 0.7% buyback yield, 4.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 2.7%, with dividends contributing 15.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,864 today.
CNS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$13.03
Avg/Payment$0.6515
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026Latest | $0.6700 | — | 3.20% | Aug 20, 2026 |
| May 11, 2026 | $0.6700 | — | 3.58% | May 21, 2026 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | $0.6700 | ↑ +8.1% | 3.94% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 3.70% | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 3.34% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| May 12, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 2.92% | May 22, 2025 |
| Mar 3, 2025 | $0.6200 | ↑ +5.1% | 2.79% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | $0.5900 | — | 2.36% | Dec 2, 2024 |
CNS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#5 of 9
Safety
Watch
82.8% payout
Streak
16Y
-0.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.0%
#8 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNSCohen & Steers, Inc. | $3.9B | 3.3% | 82.8% | 16 | Watch |
1st  VRTSVirtus Investment Pa… | $855M | 7.3% | 46.7% | 8 | Sustainable |
 VCTRVictory Capital Hold… | $6.6B | 1.8% | 38.0% | 7 | Sustainable |
2nd  DHILDiamond Hill Investm… | $473M | 5.7% | 55.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GROWU.S. Global Investor… | $38M | 3.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd  HNNAHennessy Advisors, I… | $82M | 5.2% | 42.2% | 0 | Sustainable |
 BENFranklin Resources, … | $17.0B | 4.1% | 1.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
 IVZInvesco Ltd. | $13.6B | 2.7% | — | 4 | Unknown |
 AMGAffiliated Managers … | $9.7B | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0 | Sustainable |
CNS Annual Dividend History (2002–2026)
25 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $2.01 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 2.8% |
| 2025 | $2.48 | 5.1% | 4 | $2.98 | 83.2% | 1.20x | 3.5% |
| 2024 | $2.36 | 3.5% | 4 | $2.97 | 79.5% | 1.26x | 3.3% |
| 2023 | $2.28 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.60 | 87.7% | 1.14x | 3.2% |
| 2022 | $2.20 | -27.9% | 4 | $3.47 | 63.4% | 1.58x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $3.05 | 19.1% | 4 | $4.31 | 70.8% | 1.41x | 4.3% |
| 2020 | $2.56 | -25.6% | 4 | $1.57 | 163.1% | 0.61x | 3.6% |
| 2019 | $3.44 | -9.9% | 4 | $2.79 | 123.3% | 0.81x | 4.8% |
| 2018 | $3.82 | 80.2% | 4 | $2.40 | 159.2% | 0.63x | 5.3% |
| 2017 | $2.12 | 37.7% | 4 | $1.96 | 108.2% | 0.92x | 3.0% |
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CNS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNS stock.
How much dividend does CNS pay per share?
Cohen & Steers, Inc. (CNS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.46 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CNS's next ex-dividend date?
CNS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CNS typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CNS's dividend safe?
CNS's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +82.8% and FCF payout ratio of N/A. With 16 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CNS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Cohen & Steers, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 16 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -0.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CNS pay dividends?
Cohen & Steers, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.46 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 22+ years from 2004 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CNS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CNS five years ago would be worth approximately $10,274 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CNS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CNS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.