Cisco Systems (CSCO) | Dividend History & Payments | 2013 - 2025
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TL;DR: Cisco Systems Dividend Yield, Payout Ratio & Key Metrics
Cisco Systems has paid $2.02 per share over the last 12 months, representing a current dividend yield of 3.07%. The company's 3-year average dividend yield stands at 0.78%. Over the past 3 years, the company has distributed a total of $5.12 per share in dividends.
Last Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 3, 2025
12-Month Dividend
$2.02
12-Month Div. Yield
3.07%
3-Year Total Dividend
$5.12
3-Year Avg Dividend
$1.71
3-Year Avg Yield
0.78%
Last 5Y Dividend
$7.70
All Time Dividend
$15.45
Date Range
Jul 2013 - Jul 2025
Cisco Systems Yearly Dividend History Chart
Cisco Systems Dividend History From 2013 - 2025
Yearly Dividend Summary
| Year | Payments | Total Amount | Avg Amount | Avg Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3 | $1.22 | $0.41 | 2.05% |
| 2024 | 4 | $1.59 | $0.40 | 3.20% |
| 2023 | 4 | $1.55 | $0.39 | 3.04% |
| 2022 | 4 | $1.51 | $0.38 | 3.03% |
| 2021 | 4 | $1.47 | $0.37 | 2.85% |
| 2020 | 4 | $1.43 | $0.36 | 3.35% |
| 2019 | 4 | $1.38 | $0.34 | 2.73% |
| 2018 | 4 | $1.28 | $0.32 | 2.99% |
| 2017 | 4 | $1.13 | $0.28 | 3.54% |
| 2016 | 4 | $0.99 | $0.25 | 3.50% |
| 2015 | 4 | $0.82 | $0.20 | 3.04% |
| 2014 | 4 | $0.74 | $0.18 | 3.11% |
| 2013 | 2 | $0.34 | $0.17 | 1.43% |
Detailed Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Yield | Stock Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 3, 2025 | $0.41 | 0.63% | $65.33 |
| Apr 3, 2025 | $0.41 | 0.75% | $54.54 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | $0.40 | 0.68% | $58.74 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | $0.40 | 0.76% | $52.75 |
| Jul 5, 2024 | $0.40 | 0.84% | $47.38 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | $0.40 | 0.82% | $48.55 |
| Jan 3, 2024 | $0.39 | 0.78% | $50.09 |
| Oct 3, 2023 | $0.39 | 0.73% | $53.45 |
| Jul 5, 2023 | $0.39 | 0.76% | $50.99 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | $0.39 | 0.76% | $51.27 |
| Jan 4, 2023 | $0.38 | 0.79% | $48.32 |
| Oct 4, 2022 | $0.38 | 0.94% | $40.27 |
| Jul 5, 2022 | $0.38 | 0.88% | $43.39 |
| Apr 5, 2022 | $0.38 | 0.70% | $54.28 |
| Jan 4, 2022 | $0.37 | 0.61% | $61.13 |
| Oct 4, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.67% | $55.08 |
| Jul 2, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.69% | $53.74 |
| Apr 5, 2021 | $0.37 | 0.71% | $52.09 |
| Jan 4, 2021 | $0.36 | 0.80% | $45.06 |
| Oct 1, 2020 | $0.36 | 0.94% | $38.27 |
| Jul 2, 2020 | $0.36 | 0.79% | $45.63 |
| Apr 2, 2020 | $0.36 | 0.92% | $39.06 |
| Jan 2, 2020 | $0.35 | 0.73% | $47.63 |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $0.35 | 0.74% | $47.52 |
| Jul 3, 2019 | $0.35 | 0.62% | $56.60 |
| Apr 4, 2019 | $0.35 | 0.63% | $55.21 |
| Jan 3, 2019 | $0.33 | 0.77% | $42.92 |
| Oct 4, 2018 | $0.33 | 0.69% | $48.13 |
| Jul 5, 2018 | $0.33 | 0.77% | $42.71 |
| Apr 4, 2018 | $0.33 | 0.81% | $40.73 |
| Jan 4, 2018 | $0.29 | 0.73% | $39.53 |
| Oct 4, 2017 | $0.29 | 0.86% | $33.75 |
| Jul 5, 2017 | $0.29 | 0.94% | $30.90 |
| Apr 4, 2017 | $0.29 | 0.88% | $32.96 |
| Jan 4, 2017 | $0.26 | 0.86% | $30.23 |
| Oct 3, 2016 | $0.26 | 0.83% | $31.47 |
| Jul 5, 2016 | $0.26 | 0.89% | $29.26 |
| Apr 4, 2016 | $0.26 | 0.94% | $27.69 |
| Jan 4, 2016 | $0.21 | 0.85% | $24.78 |
| Oct 1, 2015 | $0.21 | 0.82% | $25.76 |
| Jul 1, 2015 | $0.21 | 0.77% | $27.33 |
| Mar 31, 2015 | $0.21 | 0.77% | $27.13 |
| Jan 2, 2015 | $0.19 | 0.68% | $27.79 |
| Sep 30, 2014 | $0.19 | 0.75% | $25.31 |
| Jul 2, 2014 | $0.19 | 0.75% | $25.19 |
| Apr 1, 2014 | $0.19 | 0.84% | $22.71 |
| Jan 2, 2014 | $0.17 | 0.77% | $21.98 |
| Oct 1, 2013 | $0.17 | 0.74% | $23.02 |
| Jul 1, 2013 | $0.17 | 0.69% | $24.57 |
Cisco Systems Dividend Comparison With Its Peer Companies
| Company | Annual Amount | Current Yield | 3Y Avg Yield | 3Y Avg Amount | EX DIV. DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cisco Systems
CSCO | $2.02 | 3.07% | 0.78% | $1.71 | Jul 3, 2025 |
Hewlett Packard
HPE | $0.39 | 2.19% | 0.75% | $0.42 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| $3.16 | 0.77% | 0.29% | $3.47 | Mar 14, 2025 | |
Ubiquiti
UI | $1.80 | 0.48% | 0.30% | $2.20 | Feb 18, 2025 |
Only companies with available dividend data are shown. Click on peer company names to view their detailed dividend history.
Frequently Asked Questions
- For how long has Cisco Systems been paying dividends and how much has it paid in total?
- Cisco Systems has been paying dividends for 12 years, from 2013 to 2025. Over this period, the company has distributed a total of $15.45 per share in dividends to its shareholders, demonstrating consistent commitment to returning value to investors.
- When was Cisco Systems's last dividend payment and how much was paid per share?
- Cisco Systems's most recent dividend payment was $0.41 per share, with an ex-dividend date of July 3, 2025. Investors who owned the stock before this date were entitled to receive this dividend payment.
- What was Cisco Systems's highest annual dividend payment year and what amount was paid?
- Cisco Systems's highest annual dividend was paid in 2024, when the company distributed $1.59 per share across 4 payments throughout the year. This represented the peak of the company's dividend generosity and reflects strong financial performance during that period.
- How do Cisco Systems's dividend payments in 2023 compare to 2024?
- Comparing Cisco Systems's dividend payments, the company paid $1.55 per share in 2023 versus $1.59 per share in 2024, representing an increase of $0.04. This year-over-year comparison helps investors understand the trajectory of the company's dividend policy.
- How much would a $10,000.00 investment in Cisco Systems have generated in dividends over the past 10 years?
- Over the past 10 years, Cisco Systems has paid a total of $13.76 per share in dividends. Based on current stock price estimates, a $10,000.00 investment would have generated approximately $1,916.70 in dividend income during this period, demonstrating the value of dividend investing for long-term investors.
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