Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.61
Cisco Systems, Inc. (CSCO) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.7%
Payout Ratio
63.2%
Watch
Dividend Streak
15 years
CSCO Dividend Income Check
Safety
63.2% payout ratio with watch 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 Yield1.7%
Trailing DPS$1.61
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout63.2%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout50.1%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR2.6%
5Y CAGR2.7%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.7%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.6%
1Y Total Return61.7%
5Y Total Return99.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)15.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,97810Y ago$41,44220Y ago$51,421
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
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Cisco Systems, Inc. distributes 63.2% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 50.1%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — 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: 1.7% dividend yield, 1.9% buyback yield, 3.6% 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 99.8%, with dividends contributing 15.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $41,442 today.
CSCO Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$7.85
Avg/Payment$0.3925
Latest Change+2.4%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 3.02% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.4000 | — | 3.39% | Jul 24, 2024 |
CSCO Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.7%
#2 of 2
Safety
Watch
63.2% payout
Streak
15Y
2.7% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.6%
#1 of 2
HPECSCO Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.83 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1.9% |
| 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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Start ComparisonCSCO — 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 $1.61 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.7%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
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 Semi-Annual.
Is CSCO's dividend safe?
CSCO's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +63.2% and FCF payout ratio of +50.1%. 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 Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.61 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 $19,978 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 +1.7% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.