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CSPI

CSP Inc.

CSPI

Technology · Information Technology Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$7.70

Fairly valued · -13% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

1.57%

Annual Dividend

$0.12

Payout Ratio

1150%

5-Yr Growth

-16.7%

Ex-Date

Aug 28, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about CSPI's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CSP Inc. (CSPI) has a forward dividend yield of 1.57%, based on an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and a share price of $7.70.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CSPI's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (52 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, CSP Inc. (CSPI) has raised its dividend for 3 consecutive years as of Oct 18, 2026.
  • CSPI last cut its regular dividend in 2023.
  • CSPI's most recent ex-dividend date was Aug 28, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0300 per share.
  • CSPI's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 16.7% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, CSPI's 1.57% yield is 89% above its five-year average yield of 0.83%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for CSPI is $6.68 per share, 13% below the $7.70 share price, so CSPI screens as fairly valued.
  • CSP Inc. (CSPI) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • CSP Inc. (CSPI) has raised its regular dividend 6 times and cut it 1 time across the 48 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.0300 per share, going ex-dividend on May 23, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 22, 2013.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "CSPI Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/CSPI

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, CSP Inc. (CSPI) yields 1.57% ($0.12 a year per share), has a dividend safety grade of C (52/100) and has 3 consecutive years of dividend increases on record.

Is CSPI a good dividend stock?

Mixed

CSP Inc. (CSPI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.57% ($0.12/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • 76% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2023
  • Elevated payout ratio (1150%)
  • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing

Key Data

Dividend Yield
1.57%
Payout Ratio
1150%
Annual Dividend
$0.12
5-Yr Avg Growth
-16.7%
Ex-Dividend Date
Aug 28, 2026
Years of Growth
3
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.86
Market Cap
$77.6M
P/E Ratio
—
5-Yr Total Return
76%
52-Week Range
$7.11 – $15.00
Dividend Safety
C · 52/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2023)

CSPI dividend raises and cuts

CSP Inc. (CSPI) has raised its regular dividend 6 times and cut it 1 time across the 48 payments on record since 2012. Its most recent change was a 20.0% increase to $0.0300 per share, going ex-dividend on May 23, 2024. The last cut went ex-dividend on May 22, 2013.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
May 23, 2024Raise$0.0250 → $0.0300+20.0%
Feb 23, 2024Raise$0.0200 → $0.0250+25.0%
May 24, 2023Raise$0.0150 → $0.0200+33.3%
Aug 30, 2018Raise$0.0550 → $0.0750+36.4%
Feb 25, 2014Raise$0.0500 → $0.0550+10.0%
May 22, 2013Cut$0.0600 → $0.0500−16.7%
Aug 21, 2012Raise$0.0500 → $0.0600+20.0%
Every CSPI payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
CSPI ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Aug 28, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →CSPI dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CSPI a good dividend stock?

Mixed. CSP Inc. (CSPI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.57% ($0.12/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Is CSPI undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, CSPI's fair value is about $6.68 versus a $7.70 share price — so it looks fairly valued (-13% vs. fair value).

Is CSPI's dividend safe?

CSPI has a dividend-safety grade of C (52/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 3-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2023, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is CSPI's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for CSPI is about $6.68 per share, about 13% below the current $7.70 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is CSPI a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data CSPI screens as "mixed" and fairly valued. CSP Inc. (CSPI) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 1.57% ($0.12/yr), with 3 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will CSPI cut its dividend?

CSPI earns a dividend-safety grade of C (52/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2023). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does CSPI pay a dividend?

Yes. CSP Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.12 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 1.57%.

What is CSPI's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CSPI's forward dividend yield is 1.57%, based on a $0.12 annual dividend and a $7.70 share price.

What is CSPI's dividend per share?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CSPI pays $0.12 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

What is CSPI's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CSPI's payout ratio is 1150% of trailing 12-month earnings — an elevated level worth watching, as it leaves less cushion if earnings dip.

How many years has CSPI grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CSPI has increased its dividend for 3 consecutive years.

When is the next CSPI ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, CSPI's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Aug 28, 2026, for $0.0300 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.12 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$3.00
Annual$12.00
Monthly avg$1.00

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