Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.64
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.5%
Payout Ratio
49.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
CSCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
49.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.7% and trend is rising.
CSCO Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.5%
Trailing DPS$1.64
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout49.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout47.7%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR2.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.4%
Total Shareholder Yield2.9%
1Y Total Return63.0%
5Y Total Return96.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)13.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,60810Y ago$38,62320Y ago$57,297
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.
CSCO Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (16 years of payments)
CSCO Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cisco Systems, Inc. distributes 49.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 47.7%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CSCO has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 2.6% and 5-year CAGR of 2.7%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CSCO returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.5% dividend yield, 1.4% buyback yield, 2.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.7% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 96.1%, with dividends contributing 13.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,623 today.
CSCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$7.95
Avg/Payment$0.3975
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026Latest | $0.4200 | — | 1.52% | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Jul 6, 2026 | $0.4200 | — | 1.46% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | $0.4200 | ↑ +2.4% | 2.09% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.4100 | — | 2.16% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 2.40% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.4100 | — | 2.34% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.4100 | ↑ +2.5% | 2.81% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.4000 | — | 2.72% | Jan 22, 2025 |
CSCO Dividend vs Peers
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Div Yield
1.5%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
49.4% payout
Streak
15Y
2.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.9%
#1 of 2
HPECSCO Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.67 | — | 4 | $3.33 | 50.2% | 1.99x | 3.8% |
| 2025 | $1.63 | 2.5% | 4 | $2.55 | 63.9% | 1.56x | 3.7% |
| 2024 | $1.59 | 2.6% | 4 | $2.54 | 62.6% | 1.60x | 3.6% |
| 2023 | $1.55 | 2.6% | 4 | $3.07 | 50.5% | 1.98x | 3.5% |
| 2022 | $1.51 | 2.7% | 4 | $2.82 | 53.5% | 1.87x | 3.4% |
| 2021 | $1.47 | 2.8% | 4 | $2.50 | 58.8% | 1.70x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $1.43 | 3.6% | 4 | $2.64 | 54.2% | 1.85x | 3.3% |
| 2019 | $1.38 | 7.8% | 4 | $2.61 | 52.9% | 1.89x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $1.28 | 13.3% | 4 | $0.02 | 5688.9% | 0.02x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $1.13 | 14.1% | 4 | $1.90 | 59.5% | 1.68x | 2.6% |
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CSCO — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSCO stock.
How much dividend does CSCO pay per share?
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.64 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is CSCO's next ex-dividend date?
CSCO's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CSCO typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is CSCO's dividend safe?
CSCO's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +49.4% and FCF payout ratio of +47.7%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CSCO a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Cisco Systems, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +2.7%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does CSCO pay dividends?
Cisco Systems, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.64 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CSCO grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CSCO five years ago would be worth approximately $19,608 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CSCO's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CSCO's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.7% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.