Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.24
Cencora, Inc. (COR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2001 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
28.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
9 years
COR Dividend Income Check
Safety
28.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
9 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
COR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$2.24
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout28.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout28.0%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak9 years
3Y CAGR6.5%
5Y CAGR5.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.8%
Total Shareholder Yield1.6%
1Y Total Return-7.6%
5Y Total Return146.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$24,65410Y ago$39,60620Y ago$158,220
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.
COR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (26 years of payments)
COR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cencora, Inc. distributes 28.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.0%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
COR has raised its dividend for 9 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.5% and 5-year CAGR of 5.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, COR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 0.8% buyback yield, 1.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 146.5%, with dividends contributing 9.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $39,606 today.
COR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$10.26
Avg/Payment$0.5130
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026Latest | $0.6000 | — | 91.19% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | $0.6000 | — | 63.74% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nov 14, 2025 | $0.6000 | ↑ +9.1% | 62.17% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 75.13% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 16, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 74.43% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2025 | $0.5500 | — | 87.38% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.5500 | ↑ +7.8% | 86.58% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 9, 2024 | $0.5100 | — | 85.80% | Aug 26, 2024 |
COR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
28.1% payout
Streak
9Y
5.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
1.6%
#6 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORCencora, Inc. | $52.9B | 0.8% | 28.1% | 9 | Sustainable |
 MCKMcKesson Corporation | $90.2B | 0.4% | 8.0% | 18 | Sustainable |
 CAHCardinal Health, Inc… | $52.2B | 0.9% | 31.6% | 40 | Sustainable |
1st  CVSCVS Health Corporati… | $125.4B | 2.7% | 1.9% | 0 | Sustainable |
2nd  UNHUnitedHealth Group I… | $363.9B | 2.2% | 65.7% | 16 | Watch |
3rd  CICigna Corporation | $73.6B | 2.2% | 27.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
COR Annual Dividend History (1994–2026)
33 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.20 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 2025 | $2.25 | 8.2% | 4 | $7.96 | 28.3% | 3.54x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $2.08 | 5.9% | 4 | $7.53 | 27.6% | 3.62x | 2.2% |
| 2023 | $1.97 | 5.4% | 4 | $8.53 | 23.0% | 4.34x | 2.0% |
| 2022 | $1.87 | 4.8% | 4 | $8.04 | 23.2% | 4.31x | 1.9% |
| 2021 | $1.78 | 4.7% | 4 | $7.39 | 24.1% | 4.15x | 1.8% |
| 2020 | $1.70 | -73.3% | 4 | $-16.60 | — | — | 1.8% |
| 2019 | $6.36 | 12.0% | 8 | $4.04 | 157.4% | 0.64x | 6.6% |
| 2018 | $5.68 | 12.4% | 8 | $7.53 | 75.4% | 1.33x | 5.9% |
| 2017 | $5.05 | 164.0% | 8 | $1.64 | 308.2% | 0.32x | 5.2% |
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COR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COR stock.
How much dividend does COR pay per share?
Cencora, Inc. (COR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.24 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is COR's next ex-dividend date?
COR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. COR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is COR's dividend safe?
COR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +28.1% and FCF payout ratio of +28.0%. The 9-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is COR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Cencora, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 9 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.8%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does COR pay dividends?
Cencora, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.24 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 25+ years from 2001 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in COR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in COR five years ago would be worth approximately $24,654 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is COR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
COR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.