Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for Cognyte Software's Dividend Yield % 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.
CGNT vs SABR, HQ, CCSI: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Cognyte Software'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.
Cognyte Software Dividend Yield % vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Cognyte Software's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cognyte Software's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Cognyte Software (CGNT) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.00% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #999999 out of 1031 companies in the Software industry.
Is Cognyte Software's Dividend Yield % too high?
Cognyte Software's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Based on the distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #999999 out of 1031 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Cognyte Software has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cognyte Software's Dividend Yield % compare to SABR and HQ?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Cognyte Software ranks #999999 out of 1031 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Cognyte Software in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 2.20. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Software company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Software companies is 2.20, based on 1,031 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Cognyte Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 2.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cognyte Software's current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cognyte Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognyte Software (CGNT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.42, compared to a current price of $7.98 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.00%. Cognyte Software's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Cognyte Software (CGNT), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.00% as of Jun. 24, 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 Cognyte Software (CGNT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cognyte Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $7.98 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.42.
GuruFocus considers Cognyte Software to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CGNT:
Dividend Yield %: 0.00%
GF Value™: $9.42 vs. price of $7.98 (15.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGNT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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