Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Dividends | Yield & Payout

For Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (CMTL), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 3.04% and a payout ratio of -32.20%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

14 years
Metric (FY)20232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010
Dividends per share (FY)$0.10$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$0.40$1.20$1.20$1.20$0.84$1.40$1.03$0.25
Dividend yield (FY) %3.04%3.65%1.61%2.46%1.36%1.19%4.47%8.59%4.16%3.47%4.11%4.14%2.78%0.00%
Payout ratio (FY) %-32.20%-33.43%-14.06%142.74%39.09%32.04%119.24%-250.79%83.57%74.26%106.01%69.80%29.66%0.00%

Dividend Payout History

50 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2023-02-17January 17, 232023-01-18$0.10
2022-11-18October 18, 222022-10-19$0.10
2022-08-19July 19, 222022-07-20$0.10
2022-05-20April 19, 222022-04-20$0.10
2022-02-18January 18, 222022-01-19$0.10
2021-11-12October 12, 212021-10-13$0.10
2021-08-20July 20, 212021-07-21$0.10
2021-05-21April 20, 212021-04-21$0.10
2021-02-19January 19, 212021-01-20$0.10
2020-10-27October 13, 202020-10-14$0.10
2020-08-14July 14, 202020-07-15$0.10
2020-05-15April 14, 202020-04-15$0.10
2020-02-14January 14, 202020-01-15$0.10
2019-11-15October 15, 192019-10-16$0.10
2019-08-16July 16, 192019-07-17$0.10
2019-05-17April 16, 192019-04-17$0.10
2019-02-15January 15, 192019-01-16$0.10
2018-11-16October 16, 182018-10-17$0.10
2018-08-17July 13, 182018-07-16$0.10
2018-05-18April 17, 182018-04-18$0.10
2018-02-16January 16, 182018-01-17$0.10
2017-11-17October 17, 172017-10-18$0.10
2017-08-18July 13, 172017-07-17$0.10
2017-05-19April 17, 172017-04-19$0.10
2017-02-17January 13, 172017-01-18$0.10
2016-11-22October 19, 162016-10-21$0.30
2016-08-19July 14, 162016-07-18$0.30
2016-05-20April 18, 162016-04-20$0.30
2016-02-17January 13, 162016-01-15$0.30
2015-11-20October 15, 152015-10-19$0.30
2015-08-18July 15, 152015-07-17$0.30
2015-05-21April 20, 152015-04-22$0.30
2015-02-18January 14, 152015-01-16$0.30
2014-11-19October 22, 142014-10-24$0.30
2014-08-19July 16, 142014-07-18$0.30
2014-05-30May 05, 142014-05-07$0.30
2014-02-19January 15, 142014-01-17$0.30
2013-11-19October 16, 132013-10-18$0.28
2013-08-20July 17, 132013-07-19$0.28
2013-05-21April 17, 132013-04-19$0.28
2012-12-27December 13, 122012-12-17$0.28
2012-11-20October 17, 122012-10-19$0.28
2012-08-20July 18, 122012-07-20$0.28
2012-05-22April 18, 122012-04-20$0.28
2012-02-22January 18, 122012-01-20$0.28
2011-11-22October 19, 112011-10-21$0.28
2011-08-19July 19, 112011-07-21$0.25
2011-05-20April 19, 112011-04-21$0.25
2011-02-21January 19, 112011-01-21$0.25
2010-11-22October 20, 102010-10-22$0.25

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Comtech Telecommunications Corp.'s current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Comtech Telecommunications Corp. returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Comtech Telecommunications Corp.'s dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Comtech Telecommunications Corp., investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Comtech Telecommunications Corp. a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

Comparing Comtech Telecommunications Corp.'s dividend yield with similar companies in the same sector helps gauge relative attractiveness. A higher yield can be appealing for income-focused investors, but it's important to assess sustainability alongside profitability and balance-sheet strength. Use the related peers section to benchmark dividend yield and payout characteristics.

Can Comtech Telecommunications Corp. maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Comtech Telecommunications Corp.'s liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Comtech Telecommunications Corp. dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Comtech Telecommunications Corp. dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.