CPZ (Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust) Dividends per Share: $1.68 (TTM As of Apr. 2026)

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CPZ Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust CPZ
32 GF Score
Price $13.36
GF Value $1.41
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividends per Share?

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust CPZ -0.26% 32 Dividends per Share is $1.68 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates CPZ with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $1.41 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's dividends per share for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was $0.84. Its dividends per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was $1.68. Its Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.00. As of today, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Yield % is 12.57%.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is 8.32, which seems too high.

During the past 12 months, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -10.40% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 3.70% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.

During the past 6 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust was 11.30% per year. The lowest was 3.70% per year. And the median was 7.50% per year.

For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.

* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust  (NAS:CPZ) Dividends per Share Explanation

1. Dividend Payout Ratio measures the percentage of the company's earnings paid out as dividends.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

Dividend Payout Ratio=Dividends per Share (Q: Apr. 2026 )/ EPS without NRI (Q: Apr. 2026 )
=0.84/ -0.43
=N/A

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust was 8.32. The lowest was 0.22. And the median was 1.26.

Warning Sign:

If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is 8.32, which seems too high.

2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.1400002026-08-142026-08-142026-08-21Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002026-07-142026-07-142026-07-21Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002026-06-122026-06-122026-06-22Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002026-05-142026-05-142026-05-21Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002026-04-142026-04-142026-04-21Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002026-03-132026-03-132026-03-20Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002026-02-132026-02-132026-02-23Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002025-12-302025-12-302026-01-09Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002025-12-122025-12-122025-12-19Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002025-11-142025-11-142025-11-21Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002025-10-152025-10-152025-10-21Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.1400002025-09-152025-09-152025-09-22Cash DividendmonthlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.


Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Dividend Yield %=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=1.68/13.36
=12.57 %

Current Share Price is $13.36.
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $1.68.

During the past 6 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust was 14.75%. The lowest was 5.87%. And the median was 10.86%.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividends per Share Related Terms

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividends per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividends per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividends per Share Chart

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Annual Data
Trend Oct20 Oct21 Oct22 Oct23 Oct24 Oct25
Dividends per Share
Get a 7-Day Free Trial 1.22 1.68 1.68 1.68 1.88

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Semi-Annual Data
Apr20 Oct20 Apr21 Oct21 Apr22 Oct22 Apr23 Oct23 Apr24 Oct24 Apr25 Oct25 Apr26
Dividends per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.84 0.84 1.04 0.84 0.84

CPZ vs NHS, JRS, NUW: Dividends per Share Comparison

For the Asset Management subindustry, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividend Yield % vs Asset Management Industry

For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Dividends per Share Calculation

Dividends paid to per common share.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividends per Share →
What does a Dividends per Share of $1.68 mean?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) has a Dividends per Share of $1.68 as of Apr. 2026. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividends per Share too high?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current Dividends per Share is $1.68. Overall, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividends per Share compare to NHS and JRS?
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's Dividends per Share of $1.68 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividends per Share for an Asset Management company?
A good Dividends per Share depends on the Asset Management industry context. However, Dividends per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Dividends per Share mean?
A high Dividends per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividends per share represents the per-share amount paid as dividends. View historical data on Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust and its competitors. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's current Dividends per Share is $1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.41, compared to a current price of $13.36 — trading 847.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividends per Share is $1.68. Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividends per Share calculated?
Dividends per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ), the current Dividends per Share is $1.68 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust (CPZ) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $13.36 is trading 847.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.41. GuruFocus considers Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for CPZ:

  • Dividends per Share: $1.68
  • GF Value™: $1.41 vs. price of $13.36 (847.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 32/100 with 4 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the CPZ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Trust Business Description

Address 2020 Calamos Court, Naperville, IL, USA, 60563-2787
Calamos L/S Equity & Dynamic Inc Trust is a trust company that seeks to provide current income and risk-managed capital appreciation, with an investment objective to deliver total return through a combination of capital appreciation and current income. The Fund invests in securities across sectors such as Industrials, Healthcare, Financials, Consumer Discretionary, and others, and holds securities with a broad range of maturities, with the average term to maturity typically ranging from two to ten years. Managed assets represent the Fund's total assets, including any assets attributable to leverage that may be outstanding, minus total liabilities other than debt representing financial leverage.
32GF Score

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