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CDZIP

Cadiz Inc.

CDZIP

Industrials · Pollution & Treatment Controls · Stock · quarterly payer

$20.40

Undervalued · +76% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

10.74%

Annual Dividend

$2.22

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Oct 5, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CDZIP's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 15, 2026, Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP) has a forward dividend yield of 10.74%, based on an annual dividend of $2.22 per share and a share price of $20.40.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, CDZIP's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (67 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • CDZIP has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • CDZIP's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 5, 2026, for a dividend of $0.56 per share.
  • As of Oct 15, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CDZIP is $35.81 per share, 76% above the $20.40 share price, so CDZIP screens as undervalued.
  • Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CDZIP Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 15, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CDZIP

Summary

As of Oct 15, 2026, Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP) yields 10.74% ($2.22 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (67/100).

Is CDZIP a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.74% ($2.22/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
10.74%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$2.22
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 5, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
1.73
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
-8%
52-Week Range
$18.82 – $24.78
Dividend Safety
B · 67/100
Ever Cut?
No
CDZIP ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 5, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CDZIP dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CDZIP a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.74% ($2.22/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is CDZIP undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CDZIP's fair value is about $35.81 versus a $20.40 share price — so it looks undervalued (+76% vs. fair value).

Is CDZIP's dividend safe?

CDZIP has a dividend-safety grade of B (67/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CDZIP's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CDZIP is about $35.81 per share, roughly 76% above the current $20.40 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CDZIP a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CDZIP screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. Cadiz Inc. (CDZIP) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 10.74% ($2.22/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will CDZIP cut its dividend?

CDZIP earns a dividend-safety grade of B (67/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CDZIP pay a dividend?

Yes. Cadiz Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $2.22 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 10.74%.

What is CDZIP's dividend yield?

As of Oct 15, 2026, CDZIP's forward dividend yield is 10.74%, based on a $2.22 annual dividend and a $20.40 share price.

What is CDZIP's dividend per share?

As of Oct 15, 2026, CDZIP pays $2.22 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has CDZIP grown its dividend?

CDZIP does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next CDZIP ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 15, 2026, CDZIP's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 5, 2026, for $0.56 per share.

Income Calculator

At $2.22 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$55.50
Annual$222.00
Monthly avg$18.50

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