Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) Dividend History
Income profile from 2012 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
3-Second Income Check
Safety
Payout ratio data not available yet.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost trend needs more history.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Payout Safety
Growth
Total Returns
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). CYH's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (1 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Community Health Systems, Inc. has limited earnings payout data (Unknown).
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
CYH has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CYH returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.0% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
The 5-year total return is -60.7%.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $2,288 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 1 payments
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 13, 2012Latest | $0.2066 | — | 69.78% | Dec 28, 2012 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Hospitals and inpatient facilities
Annual Dividend History
27 years of dividend data
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $3.77 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-3.90 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-1.02 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $0.35 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.76 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.38 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-5.19 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-6.99 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-22.00 | — | — | — |
| 2016 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-15.54 | — | — | — |
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How much dividend does CYH pay per share?
Community Health Systems, Inc. (CYH) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of N/A per share, with a current dividend yield of N/A. Payments are made quarterly.
When is CYH's next ex-dividend date?
CYH's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CYH typically pays dividends quarterly.
Is CYH's dividend safe?
CYH's dividend safety is rated "Unknown" based on an earnings payout ratio of N/A and FCF payout ratio of N/A. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CYH increased its dividend?
CYH has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A.
How often does CYH pay dividends?
Community Health Systems, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is N/A per share. Dividend data on this page covers 13+ years from 2012 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in CYH grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CYH five years ago would be worth approximately $3,927 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CYH's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CYH's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is N/A for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's N/A market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.