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PEGA

Pegasystems Inc.

PEGA

Technology · Software - Application · Stock · quarterly payer

$34.54

Undervalued · +60% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

0.35%

Annual Dividend

$0.12

Payout Ratio

7%

5-Yr Growth

8.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 1, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about PEGA's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) has a forward dividend yield of 0.35%, based on an annual dividend of $0.12 per share and a share price of $34.54.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PEGA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is A (90 out of 100), which rates the dividend as very safe.
  • PEGA has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • PEGA's most recent ex-dividend date was Oct 1, 2026, for a dividend of $0.0300 per share.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PEGA pays out 7% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • PEGA's dividend has grown at an average rate of 8.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, PEGA's 0.35% yield is 101% above its five-year average yield of 0.17%.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for PEGA is $55.27 per share, 60% above the $34.54 share price, so PEGA screens as undervalued.
  • Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 84 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 100.0% increase to $0.0300 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 1, 2025.
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SmarterDividends, "PEGA Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/PEGA

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) yields 0.35% ($0.12 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of A (90/100).

Is PEGA a good dividend stock?

Yes

Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.35% ($0.12/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (7%)
  • Strong 8.4% 5-yr dividend growth
  • Top-tier dividend safety score

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
0.35%
Payout Ratio
7%
Annual Dividend
$0.12
5-Yr Avg Growth
8.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 1, 2026
Years of Growth
1
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.89
Market Cap
$5.7B
P/E Ratio
19.5
5-Yr Total Return
-40%
52-Week Range
$25.10 – $68.10
Dividend Safety
A · 90/100
Ever Cut?
No

PEGA dividend raises and cuts

Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) has raised its regular dividend 2 times and cut it 0 times across the 84 payments on record since 2006. Its most recent change was a 100.0% increase to $0.0300 per share, going ex-dividend on Jul 1, 2025.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jul 1, 2025Raise$0.0150 → $0.0300+100.0%
Jun 27, 2014Raise$0.0075 → $0.0150+100.0%
Every PEGA payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
PEGA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 1, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →PEGA dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PEGA a good dividend stock?

Yes. Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.35% ($0.12/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Is PEGA undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, PEGA's fair value is about $55.27 versus a $34.54 share price — so it looks undervalued (+60% vs. fair value).

Is PEGA's dividend safe?

PEGA has a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 1-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is PEGA's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for PEGA is about $55.27 per share, roughly 60% above the current $34.54 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is PEGA a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data PEGA screens as "yes" and undervalued. Pegasystems Inc. (PEGA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 0.35% ($0.12/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of A. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will PEGA cut its dividend?

PEGA earns a dividend-safety grade of A (90/100), 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 PEGA pay a dividend?

Yes. Pegasystems Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.12 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 0.35%.

What is PEGA's dividend yield?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEGA's forward dividend yield is 0.35%, based on a $0.12 annual dividend and a $34.54 share price.

What is PEGA's dividend per share?

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

What is PEGA's dividend payout ratio?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEGA's payout ratio is 7% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has PEGA grown its dividend?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEGA has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years.

When is the next PEGA ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 18, 2026, PEGA's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Oct 1, 2026, for $0.0300 per share.

PEGA Dividend News

PEGA
SpecialPEGA·Aug 23, 2026

Pegasystems Sets $0.083 Special Dividend, Up 176.7%

Pegasystems’ $0.083 special dividend stems from a shareholder-litigation settlement, while its regular quarterly dividend remains $0.03 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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