Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.16
CTS Corporation (CTS) Dividend History
Income profile from 1986 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
7.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
CTS Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.5% and trend is flat.
CTS Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.16
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout5.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.5%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.2%
1Y Total Return62.3%
5Y Total Return90.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)2.1%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$19,06610Y ago$38,13220Y ago$52,350
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.
CTS Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (41 years of payments)
CTS Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
CTS Corporation distributes 7.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 5.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CTS does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CTS returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 3.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.5% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 90.7%, with dividends contributing 2.1% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $38,132 today.
CTS Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.80
Avg/Payment$0.0400
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026Latest | $0.0400 | — | 23.88% | Jul 24, 2026 |
| Mar 27, 2026 | $0.0400 | — | 33.44% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 36.00% | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 40.69% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 36.68% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.0400 | — | 37.95% | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Dec 27, 2024 | $0.0400 | — | 30.12% | Jan 31, 2025 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.0400 | — | 33.07% | Oct 25, 2024 |
CTS Dividend vs Peers
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#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#3 of 3
Safety
Sustainable
7.3% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.2%
#1 of 3
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MLABCTS Annual Dividend History (1986–2026)
41 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.08 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.2% |
| 2025 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.19 | 7.3% | 13.69x | 0.5% |
| 2024 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.89 | 8.5% | 11.81x | 0.5% |
| 2023 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.92 | 8.3% | 12.00x | 0.5% |
| 2022 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.85 | 8.6% | 11.56x | 0.5% |
| 2021 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.30 | — | — | 0.5% |
| 2020 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.06 | 15.1% | 6.63x | 0.5% |
| 2019 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.09 | 14.7% | 6.81x | 0.5% |
| 2018 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.39 | 11.5% | 8.69x | 0.5% |
| 2017 | $0.16 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.43 | 37.2% | 2.69x | 0.5% |
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CTS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CTS stock.
How much dividend does CTS pay per share?
CTS Corporation (CTS) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.16 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CTS's next ex-dividend date?
CTS's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CTS typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CTS's dividend safe?
CTS's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.3% and FCF payout ratio of +5.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has CTS increased its dividend?
CTS has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does CTS pay dividends?
CTS Corporation pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.16 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 40+ years from 1986 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CTS grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CTS five years ago would be worth approximately $19,066 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CTS's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CTS's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.