Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.08
Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) Dividend History
Income profile from 1996 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.2%
Payout Ratio
3.9%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
1 years
PEGA Dividend Income Check
Safety
3.9% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
1 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 0.1% and trend is flat.
PEGA Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.2%
Trailing DPS$0.08
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout3.9%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout2.9%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score8/9
Growth
Growth Streak1 years
3Y CAGR14.5%
5Y CAGR8.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)0.1%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield8.4%
Total Shareholder Yield8.6%
1Y Total Return-20.0%
5Y Total Return-38.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)0.6%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$6,20210Y ago$28,59820Y ago$191,451
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.
PEGA Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (22 years of payments)
PEGA Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Pegasystems Inc. distributes 3.9% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 2.9%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 8/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
PEGA has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive year, with a 3-year CAGR of 14.5% and 5-year CAGR of 8.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, PEGA returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.2% dividend yield, 8.4% buyback yield, 8.6% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 0.1% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is -38.0%, with dividends contributing 0.6% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $28,598 today.
PEGA Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$0.36
Avg/Payment$0.0180
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026Latest | $0.0300 | — | 28.38% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | $0.0300 | — | 18.73% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | $0.0300 | — | 15.78% | Oct 15, 2025 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | $0.0300 | ↑ +100.0% | 14.29% | Jul 15, 2025 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | $0.0150 | — | 17.01% | Apr 15, 2025 |
| Jan 2, 2025 | $0.0150 | — | 12.91% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | $0.0150 | — | 17.05% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $0.0150 | — | 20.24% | Jul 15, 2024 |
PEGA Dividend vs Peers
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#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.2%
#5 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
3.9% payout
Streak
1Y
8.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.6%
#1 of 5
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ORCLPEGA Annual Dividend History (1995–2026)
32 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.06 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2025 | $0.09 | 100.0% | 4 | $2.13 | 4.2% | 23.67x | 0.1% |
| 2024 | $0.04 | -25.0% | 3 | $0.55 | 8.2% | 12.22x | 0.1% |
| 2023 | $0.06 | 0.0% | 4 | $0.40 | 15.0% | 6.67x | 0.1% |
| 2022 | $0.06 | 0.0% | 4 | $-2.11 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2021 | $0.06 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.39 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2020 | $0.06 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.38 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2019 | $0.06 | -33.3% | 4 | $-0.57 | — | — | 0.1% |
| 2018 | $0.09 | -25.0% | 4 | $0.06 | 140.8% | 0.71x | 0.1% |
| 2017 | $0.12 | 100.0% | 4 | $0.59 | 20.2% | 4.96x | 0.2% |
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Start ComparisonPEGA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PEGA stock.
How much dividend does PEGA pay per share?
Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.08 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is PEGA's next ex-dividend date?
PEGA's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. PEGA typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is PEGA's dividend safe?
PEGA's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +3.9% and FCF payout ratio of +2.9%. The 1-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has PEGA increased its dividend?
PEGA has 1 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +8.4%.
How often does PEGA pay dividends?
Pegasystems Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.08 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 30+ years from 1996 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in PEGA grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in PEGA five years ago would be worth approximately $6,202 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is PEGA's yield on cost for long-term holders?
PEGA's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +0.1% 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 consistent dividend growth.