CSQ Dividend Calculator
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund (CSQ) currently yields 6.52% and paid $1.35 per share in dividends over the last 12 months, distributed monthly, with 5 consecutive years of maintained or increased payouts. Data updated 2026-07-07.
Last Close
$20.70
Dividend Yield
6.52%
12-Mo Dividend / Share
$1.35
5-Yr Div Growth / Yr
+3.1%
Raise Streak
5 yrs
Next Ex-Date
July 14
Project Future Income from CSQ
Portfolio Value
$121,730
Year 10
Monthly Dividends
$670
Year 10
Total Invested
$70,000
Year 10
Portfolio Value & Annual Dividends — CSQ
Projected Income from CSQ
| Year | Invested | Annual Div. | Monthly | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $16,000 | $1,043 | $87 | 823.4 | $17,043 |
| 2 | $22,000 | $1,541 | $128 | 1179.9 | $24,954 |
| 3 | $28,000 | $2,092 | $174 | 1554.4 | $33,587 |
| 4 | $34,000 | $2,702 | $225 | 1948.5 | $43,018 |
| 5 | $40,000 | $3,378 | $281 | 2364.3 | $53,329 |
| 6 | $46,000 | $4,128 | $344 | 2803.8 | $64,614 |
| 7 | $52,000 | $4,959 | $413 | 3269.2 | $76,975 |
| 8 | $58,000 | $5,882 | $490 | 3763.1 | $90,528 |
| 9 | $64,000 | $6,906 | $576 | 4288.2 | $105,399 |
| 10 | $70,000 | $8,044 | $670 | 4847.5 | $121,730 |
CSQ Dividend Per Share by Year
CSQ Dividend Payment History
Updated 2026-07-07
| Ex-Dividend Date | Pay Date | Amount / Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | 2026-06-22 | $0.12 |
| 2026-05-14 | 2026-05-21 | $0.12 |
| 2026-04-14 | 2026-04-21 | $0.12 |
| 2026-03-13 | 2026-03-20 | $0.12 |
| 2026-02-13 | 2026-02-23 | $0.12 |
| 2025-12-30 | 2026-01-09 | $0.12 |
| 2025-12-12 | 2025-12-19 | $0.10 |
| 2025-11-14 | 2025-11-21 | $0.10 |
| 2025-10-15 | 2025-10-21 | $0.10 |
| 2025-09-15 | 2025-09-22 | $0.10 |
| 2025-08-14 | 2025-08-19 | $0.10 |
| 2025-07-14 | 2025-07-21 | $0.10 |
| 2025-06-12 | 2025-06-20 | $0.10 |
| 2025-05-13 | 2025-05-20 | $0.10 |
| 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-21 | $0.10 |
| 2025-03-13 | 2025-03-20 | $0.10 |
| 2025-02-13 | 2025-02-21 | $0.10 |
| 2024-12-30 | 2025-01-10 | $0.10 |
| 2024-12-13 | 2024-12-19 | $0.10 |
| 2024-11-13 | 2024-11-20 | $0.10 |
| 2024-10-15 | 2024-10-22 | $0.10 |
| 2024-09-13 | 2024-09-18 | $0.10 |
| 2024-08-09 | 2024-08-16 | $0.10 |
| 2024-07-12 | 2024-07-19 | $0.10 |
| 2024-06-14 | 2024-06-20 | $0.10 |
| 2024-05-13 | 2024-05-21 | $0.10 |
| 2024-04-11 | 2024-04-19 | $0.10 |
| 2024-03-13 | 2024-03-21 | $0.10 |
| 2024-02-09 | 2024-02-20 | $0.10 |
| 2023-12-28 | 2024-01-11 | $0.10 |
| 2023-12-11 | 2023-12-18 | $0.10 |
| 2023-11-13 | 2023-11-20 | $0.10 |
| 2023-10-12 | 2023-10-19 | $0.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 2023-09-18 | $0.10 |
| 2023-08-10 | 2023-08-17 | $0.10 |
| 2023-07-13 | 2023-07-20 | $0.10 |
| 2023-06-09 | 2023-06-16 | $0.10 |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-18 | $0.10 |
| 2023-04-13 | 2023-04-20 | $0.10 |
| 2023-03-13 | 2023-03-20 | $0.10 |
| 2023-02-10 | 2023-02-17 | $0.10 |
| 2022-12-29 | 2023-01-13 | $0.10 |
| 2022-12-09 | 2022-12-19 | $0.10 |
| 2022-11-10 | 2022-11-18 | $0.10 |
| 2022-10-13 | 2022-10-20 | $0.10 |
| 2022-09-12 | 2022-09-20 | $0.10 |
| 2022-08-11 | 2022-08-19 | $0.10 |
| 2022-07-12 | 2022-07-20 | $0.10 |
| 2022-06-10 | 2022-06-17 | $0.10 |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-20 | $0.10 |
| 2022-04-12 | 2022-04-20 | $0.10 |
| 2022-03-11 | 2022-03-18 | $0.10 |
| 2022-02-11 | 2022-02-18 | $0.10 |
| 2021-12-30 | 2022-01-14 | $0.10 |
| 2021-12-13 | 2021-12-20 | $0.10 |
| 2021-11-10 | 2021-11-19 | $0.10 |
| 2021-10-08 | 2021-10-20 | $0.10 |
| 2021-09-13 | 2021-09-20 | $0.10 |
| 2021-08-12 | 2021-08-20 | $0.10 |
| 2021-07-12 | 2021-07-20 | $0.10 |
| 2021-06-11 | 2021-06-18 | $0.10 |
| 2021-05-13 | 2021-05-20 | $0.10 |
| 2021-04-13 | 2021-04-20 | $0.10 |
| 2021-03-11 | 2021-03-19 | $0.10 |
| 2021-02-11 | 2021-02-19 | $0.10 |
| 2020-12-30 | 2021-01-15 | $0.09 |
| 2020-12-11 | 2020-12-18 | $0.09 |
| 2020-11-12 | 2020-11-20 | $0.09 |
| 2020-10-13 | 2020-10-20 | $0.09 |
| 2020-09-11 | 2020-09-18 | $0.09 |
| 2020-08-13 | 2020-08-20 | $0.09 |
| 2020-07-10 | 2020-07-20 | $0.09 |
CSQ Dividend FAQ
How much does CSQ pay in dividends per share?
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund paid $1.35 per share over the trailing 12 months on a monthly schedule. Dividend amounts can change with each declaration — the full payment history is listed below.
How often does CSQ pay dividends?
CSQ pays dividends monthly. The next ex-dividend date on record is July 14, 2026. Every historical ex-dividend date and amount is in the table below.
What is CSQ's dividend yield?
At the last close of $20.70, CSQ yields approximately 6.52% (trailing 12-month dividends divided by price). Yield moves inversely with price.
What is CSQ's dividend growth rate?
CSQ's dividend per share has compounded at 3.1% per year over the last 5 years (3.2% over 3 years). Past growth does not guarantee future increases.
How much CSQ do I need for $100 a month in dividends?
At the trailing payout of $1.35 per share per year, roughly 889 shares — about $18,402.30 at the current price. Use the calculator above to model your own target.
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