Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.33
CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) Dividend History
Income profile from 2013 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.6%
Payout Ratio
66.9%
Watch
Dividend Streak
12 years
CSGS Dividend Income Check
Safety
66.9% payout ratio with watch safety profile.
Consistency
12 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.9% and trend is rising.
CSGS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.6%
Trailing DPS$1.33
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout66.9%
Earnings SafetyWatch
FCF Payout28.8%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak12 years
3Y CAGR6.5%
5Y CAGR6.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.9%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield5.3%
1Y Total Return33.5%
5Y Total Return89.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$18,93610Y ago$21,46420Y ago$35,786
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.
CSGS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
CSGS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CSG Systems International, Inc. distributes 66.9% of earnings as dividends (Watch). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 28.8%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CSGS has raised its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 6.5% and 5-year CAGR of 6.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CSGS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.6% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 5.3% 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 89.4%, with dividends contributing 12.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,464 today.
CSGS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$5.75
Avg/Payment$0.2875
Latest Change+6.3%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026Latest | $0.3400 | ↑ +6.3% | 1.64% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.66% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.91% | Oct 3, 2025 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | $0.3200 | — | 1.96% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 19, 2025 | $0.3200 | ↑ +6.7% | 2.03% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.36% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 13, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.51% | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.3000 | — | 2.87% | Jun 27, 2024 |
CSGS Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.6%
#3 of 6
Safety
Watch
66.9% payout
Streak
12Y
6.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.3%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd CSGSCSG Systems Internat… | $2.3B | 1.6% | 66.9% | 12 | Watch |
 EVTCEVERTEC, Inc. | $1.4B | 0.8% | 9.0% | 1 | Sustainable |
 JKHYJack Henry & Associa… | $10.6B | 1.5% | 36.1% | 32 | Sustainable |
 BHEBenchmark Electronic… | $3.0B | 0.8% | 98.3% | 1 | At Risk |
2nd  DOXAmdocs Limited | $7.1B | 3.1% | 39.7% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  CNXCConcentrix Corporati… | $1.8B | 5.6% | — | 5 | Unknown |
CSGS Annual Dividend History (1996–2026)
31 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.34 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.8% |
| 2025 | $1.28 | 6.7% | 4 | $1.98 | 64.6% | 1.55x | 2.9% |
| 2024 | $1.20 | 7.1% | 4 | $3.03 | 39.6% | 2.52x | 2.7% |
| 2023 | $1.12 | 5.7% | 4 | $2.20 | 50.9% | 1.96x | 2.5% |
| 2022 | $1.06 | 6.0% | 4 | $1.41 | 75.2% | 1.33x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $1.00 | 6.4% | 4 | $2.26 | 44.2% | 2.26x | 2.2% |
| 2020 | $0.94 | 5.6% | 4 | $1.82 | 51.6% | 1.94x | 2.1% |
| 2019 | $0.89 | 6.0% | 4 | $2.55 | 34.9% | 2.87x | 2.0% |
| 2018 | $0.84 | 6.3% | 4 | $2.01 | 41.8% | 2.39x | 1.9% |
| 2017 | $0.79 | 6.8% | 4 | $1.87 | 42.2% | 2.37x | 1.8% |
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Start ComparisonCSGS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSGS stock.
How much dividend does CSGS pay per share?
CSG Systems International, Inc. (CSGS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.33 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.6%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CSGS's next ex-dividend date?
CSGS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CSGS typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CSGS's dividend safe?
CSGS's dividend safety is rated "Watch" based on an earnings payout ratio of +66.9% and FCF payout ratio of +28.8%. With 12 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is CSGS a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, CSG Systems International, Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 12 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +6.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CSGS pay dividends?
CSG Systems International, Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.33 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2013 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CSGS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CSGS five years ago would be worth approximately $18,936 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CSGS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CSGS'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 +1.6% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.