Cognizant Technology Solutions Dividend
Dividend criteria checks 2/6
Cognizant Technology Solutions is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 1.81% that is well covered by earnings.
Key information
1.8%
Dividend yield
28%
Payout ratio
Industry average yield | 2.1% |
Next dividend pay date | n/a |
Ex dividend date | n/a |
Dividend per share | n/a |
Earnings per share | €4.21 |
Dividend yield forecast in 3Y | 2.1% |
Recent dividend updates
Recent updates
Stability and Growth of Payments
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Stable Dividend: Whilst dividend payments have been stable, CTSH has been paying a dividend for less than 10 years.
Growing Dividend: CTSH's dividend payments have increased, but the company has only paid a dividend for 7 years.
Dividend Yield vs Market
Cognizant Technology Solutions Dividend Yield vs Market |
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Segment | Dividend Yield |
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Company (CTSH) | 1.8% |
Market Bottom 25% (AT) | 1.9% |
Market Top 25% (AT) | 5.8% |
Industry Average (IT) | 2.1% |
Analyst forecast in 3 Years (CTSH) | 2.1% |
Notable Dividend: CTSH's dividend (1.81%) isn’t notable compared to the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Austrian market (1.9%).
High Dividend: CTSH's dividend (1.81%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the Austrian market (5.81%).
Earnings Payout to Shareholders
Earnings Coverage: With its reasonably low payout ratio (28.3%), CTSH's dividend payments are well covered by earnings.
Cash Payout to Shareholders
Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (42.7%), CTSH's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.