Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.13
CSP Inc. (CSPI) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.4%
Payout Ratio
N/A
Unknown
Dividend Streak
3 years
CSPI Dividend Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
3 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 3.0% and trend is rising.
CSPI Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.4%
Trailing DPS$0.13
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings PayoutN/A
Earnings SafetyUnknown
FCF PayoutN/A
FCF SafetyUnknown
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak3 years
3Y CAGR58.7%
5Y CAGR9.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)3.0%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield1.0%
Total Shareholder Yield2.4%
1Y Total Return-42.8%
5Y Total Return106.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)8.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$20,64910Y ago$34,62320Y ago$31,274
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.
CSPI Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (14 years of payments)
CSPI Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CSP Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CSPI has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 58.7% and 5-year CAGR of 9.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CSPI returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.4% dividend yield, 1.0% buyback yield, 2.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 3.0% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 106.5%, with dividends contributing 8.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $34,623 today.
CSPI Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$0.74
Avg/Payment$0.0372
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026Latest | $0.0300 | — | 1.30% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 92.24% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 99.50% | Sep 15, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 81.36% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Feb 24, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 74.95% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0300 | — | 73.91% | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Aug 23, 2024 | $0.0300 | — | 75.49% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 | $0.0300 | ↑ +20.0% | 66.53% | Jun 12, 2024 |
CSPI Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.4%
#1 of 3
Safety
Unknown
— payout
Streak
3Y
9.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
2.4%
#1 of 3
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SHENCSPI Annual Dividend History (1992–2026)
35 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.03 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 0.7% |
| 2025 | $0.12 | 4.3% | 4 | $-0.01 | — | — | 3.0% |
| 2024 | $0.11 | 53.3% | 4 | $-0.04 | — | — | 2.9% |
| 2023 | $0.08 | 150.0% | 4 | $0.55 | 13.6% | 7.33x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $0.03 | — | 2 | $0.21 | 14.3% | 7.00x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $0.06 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.07 | -80.0% | 1 | $-0.35 | — | — | 1.9% |
| 2019 | $0.38 | 102.7% | 5 | $-0.09 | — | — | 9.3% |
| 2018 | $0.18 | -32.7% | 3 | $3.70 | 5.0% | 20.00x | 4.6% |
| 2017 | $0.28 | 66.7% | 5 | $0.63 | 43.7% | 2.29x | 6.8% |
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Start ComparisonCSPI — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CSPI stock.
How much dividend does CSPI pay per share?
CSP Inc. (CSPI) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.13 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is CSPI's next ex-dividend date?
CSPI's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CSPI typically pays dividends Annual.
Is CSPI's dividend safe?
CSPI's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 3-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is CSPI a Dividend Payer?
Yes, CSP Inc. is classified as a Dividend Payer with 3 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +9.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does CSPI pay dividends?
CSP Inc. pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.13 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 14+ years from 2012 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CSPI grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CSPI five years ago would be worth approximately $20,649 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CSPI's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CSPI's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +3.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.