The Cigna Group (CI) Dividend Analysis
Does Cigna (CI) pay a dividend?
Yes. Cigna (CI) pays a dividend: $6.14 per share over the last twelve months, a dividend yield of 2.29% at the latest close.
It has raised its dividend per share for 5 years in a row, growing at 172.8% a year over the last 5 years. The payout takes about 25.3% of earnings.
Computed from SEC filings. Ex-dividend and payment dates are not part of those filings, so they are not shown here. This is analysis, not investment advice.
| Fiscal year | Per share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6.04 | +7.9% |
| 2024 | $5.60 | +13.8% |
| 2023 | $4.92 | +9.8% |
| 2022 | $4.48 | +12.0% |
| 2021 | $4.00 | +9900.0% |
| 2020 | $0.04 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | $0.04 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | $0.04 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | $0.04 |
All 9 fiscal years we hold. Figures are adjusted for stock splits, so a fall is a cut.
Dividend appears well-covered by both earnings and free cash flow, consistent growth at a healthy rate.
Based on TTM and annual data · Not a buy/sell signal
Score Breakdown
Safety
40% of composite
Growth
35% of composite
Income
25% of composite
Composite = Safety (100) × 0.40 + Growth (85) × 0.35 + Income (70) × 0.25 = 87
Dividend Yield
2.29%
Per Share (TTM)
$6.14
Payout Ratio
25.3%
5Y CAGR
172.8%
Dividend Safety
Earnings Payout
25.3%
FCF Payout
19.3%
FCF Coverage
5.2x
Dividend Growth
Per Share (TTM)
$6.14
Growth Streak
5 years
5Y CAGR
172.8%
Dividend Income
Annual DPS (TTM)
$6.14
Annual Income / $10K
$229
Payment frequency, ex-dividend and payment dates are not available from SEC filings. Check your broker or the company's investor relations page for the schedule.
Yield History
Cigna (CI) dividend: yield, safety and growth
Frequently asked
Does Cigna (CI) pay a dividend, and how much?+
Yes, Cigna pays a regular dividend of about $6.14 per share per year (a yield of roughly 2.3%). That is a payout ratio of about 25.3% of earnings, so it is amply covered by earnings. A low headline yield is not the same as a weak dividend: what matters is how well earnings and cash flow cover the payout, not the percentage alone. The full payout history and per-share figures are on this dividends tab.
Is Cigna's dividend safe?+
Cigna's dividend looks amply covered by earnings. Intrinsiqq scores its dividend safety at 50 out of 100, weighing the payout ratio, free-cash-flow coverage and balance-sheet strength. Safety matters more than yield: a payout you can rely on beats a high one you cannot.
Has Cigna grown its dividend?+
Cigna has raised its dividend for about 5 years in a row. Over the past five years the dividend has grown at roughly 172.8% a year. Consistent growth is one of the strongest signals of a durable, shareholder-friendly business, so read the streak alongside coverage on this tab.
What is Cigna's dividend payout ratio?+
Cigna pays out about 25.3% of its earnings as dividends. A lower payout ratio leaves more room to keep raising the dividend and to absorb a bad year, while a very high ratio can signal a payout under pressure. On this measure the dividend is amply covered by earnings. See the dividend-safety breakdown for the free-cash-flow view, which is often more telling than earnings.
SourceDividend analysis computed from the 10-Q filed 30 Jul 2026, covering the period ending 30 Jun 2026, as reported to the SEC. Data last refreshed 3 Aug 2026. How this is calculated.
Fiscal year ends Dec. Earnings payout = dividends / net income. FCF payout = dividends / FCF. Yield = TTM DPS / price.
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