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Cisco Systems (CSCO) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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Cisco Systems Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
2.69%
Annual Dividend
$1.60
Recent
Dividend Payment
Jan. 22
Dividend Increase
Track Record
12 Years
Annualized 3-Year
Dividend Growth
2.65%
Dividend Payout Ratio
68.67%

Cisco Systems (CSCO) pays an annual dividend of $1.60 per share, with a dividend yield of 2.69%. The next quarterly payment of $0.40 per share was paid on Wednesday, January 22, to investors who owned the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, January 3. CSCO has grown its dividend for 12 consecutive years, with an average annual increase of 0.88%. The company currently pays out 68.67% of its earnings and 43.64% of its cash flow as dividends.

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CSCO Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of Cisco Systems' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

CSCO Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks Cisco Systems' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

Cisco Systems vs. The Competition

Compare Cisco Systems' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Computer and NASDAQ companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeCisco SystemsComputer CompaniesNASDAQ Companies
Annual Dividend$1.60$0.04$1.32
Dividend Yield2.69%2.71%3.98%
Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth2.65%10.63%12.87%
Track Record12 years15 years16 years

Cisco Systems Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings68.67%
Based on This Year's Estimate53.87%
Based on Next Year's Estimate50.47%
Based on Cashflow43.64%

Cisco Systems Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
11/13/2024quarterly$0.40 - 2.7%1/3/20251/3/20251/22/2025
8/14/2024Quarterly$0.40 - 3.3%10/2/202410/2/202410/23/2024
5/15/2024quarterly$0.40 - 3.22%7/5/20247/5/20247/24/2024
2/14/2024quarterly$0.40+$0.01
2.56%
3.18%4/3/20244/4/20244/24/2024
11/15/2023quarterly$0.39 - 2.93%1/3/20241/4/20241/24/2024
8/16/2023Quarterly$0.39 - 2.85%10/3/202310/4/202310/25/2023
5/17/2023quarterly$0.39 - 3.28%7/5/20237/6/20237/26/2023
2/15/2023quarterly$0.39+$0.01
2.63%
3.22%4/4/20234/5/20234/26/2023

This table shows Cisco Systems' quarterlydividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

Cisco Systems Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for Cisco Systems is 2.69%. Learn more on CSCO's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for CSCO shares is $1.60. Learn more on CSCO's annual dividend history.

Cisco Systems pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

Cisco Systems's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.40 per share was made to shareholders on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.

Cisco Systems's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, January 3, 2025.

Over the past three years, the company's dividend has grown by an average of 2.65% per year.

Cisco Systems has increased its dividend for the past 12 consecutive years.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was an increase of $0.01 on Wednesday, February 14, 2024.

The dividend payout ratio for CSCO is:
  • 68.67% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 53.87% based on this year's estimates
  • 50.47% based on next year's estimates
  • 43.64% based on cash flow

Cisco Systems' dividend yield of 2.60% is lower than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. The company's 12 consecutive years of dividend growth indicate that the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. Cisco Systems' dividend payout ratio of 68.67% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Cisco Systems stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NASDAQ:CSCO) was last updated on 1/28/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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