Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.60
PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2011 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
0.8%
Payout Ratio
18.3%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
CNXN Dividend Income Check
Safety
18.3% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 1.3% and trend is unknown.
CNXN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield0.8%
Trailing DPS$0.60
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout18.3%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout12.2%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR20.8%
5Y CAGR-15.1%
Yield on Cost (5Y)1.3%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield4.1%
Total Shareholder Yield4.9%
1Y Total Return12.4%
5Y Total Return73.1%
Div Contribution (5Y)6.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$15,80110Y ago$31,44820Y ago$131,864
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
CNXN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (15 years of payments)
CNXN Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
PC Connection, Inc. distributes 18.3% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 12.2%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
CNXN has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 20.8% and 5-year CAGR of -15.1%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, CNXN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 0.8% dividend yield, 4.1% buyback yield, 4.9% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 1.3% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 73.1%, with dividends contributing 6.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $31,448 today.
CNXN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$4.36
Avg/Payment$0.2180
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026Latest | $0.2000 | — | 1.10% | May 29, 2026 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.2000 | ↑ +33.3% | 1.04% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 1.03% | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 87.64% | Aug 29, 2025 |
| May 13, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 70.78% | May 30, 2025 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↑ +50.0% | 70.40% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 12, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 55.26% | Nov 29, 2024 |
| Aug 13, 2024 | $0.1000 | — | 56.16% | Aug 30, 2024 |
CNXN Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#5 yield in peer group
Div Yield
0.8%
#5 of 6
Safety
Sustainable
18.3% payout
Streak
2Y
-15.1% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
4.9%
#4 of 6
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNXNPC Connection, Inc. | $1.9B | 0.8% | 18.3% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  CDWCDW Corporation | $17.8B | 1.8% | 30.8% | 12 | Sustainable |
 SNXTD Synnex Corp | $18.9B | 0.8% | 17.7% | 4 | Sustainable |
3rd  AVTAvnet, Inc. | $6.7B | 1.6% | 47.2% | 12 | Sustainable |
1st  HPQHP Inc. | $21.0B | 5.0% | 43.0% | 15 | Sustainable |
 HPEHewlett Packard Ente… | $57.5B | 1.4% | 14.0% | 3 | Sustainable |
CNXN Annual Dividend History (1997–2026)
30 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.40 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 0.9% |
| 2025 | $0.60 | 50.0% | 4 | $3.27 | 18.3% | 5.45x | 1.3% |
| 2024 | $0.40 | 25.0% | 4 | $3.29 | 12.2% | 8.22x | 0.9% |
| 2023 | $0.32 | -5.9% | 4 | $3.15 | 10.2% | 9.84x | 0.7% |
| 2022 | $0.34 | -74.2% | 1 | $3.37 | 10.1% | 9.91x | 0.7% |
| 2021 | $1.32 | — | 2 | $2.65 | 49.8% | 2.01x | 2.8% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $2.12 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.32 | 0.0% | 1 | $3.10 | 10.3% | 9.69x | 0.7% |
| 2018 | $0.32 | -5.9% | 1 | $2.41 | 13.3% | 7.53x | 0.7% |
| 2017 | $0.34 | 0.0% | 1 | $2.04 | 16.7% | 6.00x | 0.7% |
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CNXN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CNXN stock.
How much dividend does CNXN pay per share?
PC Connection, Inc. (CNXN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.60 per share, with a current dividend yield of +0.8%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is CNXN's next ex-dividend date?
CNXN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. CNXN typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is CNXN's dividend safe?
CNXN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +18.3% and FCF payout ratio of +12.2%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has CNXN increased its dividend?
CNXN has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -15.1%.
How often does CNXN pay dividends?
PC Connection, Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $0.60 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 15+ years from 2011 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in CNXN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in CNXN five years ago would be worth approximately $15,801 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is CNXN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
CNXN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +1.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +0.8% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.