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CLM dividend safety score
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. · Financial Services
CLM scores 55/100 for dividend safety, which means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching.
Updated November 1, 2026.
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. (CLM) has a very high dividend yield of 22.68%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 55 is above the average of 49, and we rate it Moderate.
- Safety rank: #68 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Every month
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Nov 13, 2026 (estimated)
CLM dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.47 | +125.4% |
| 2024 | $0.65 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How CLM compares
| CLM | Financial Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 55 | 47 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 22.68% | 66.24% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 117 Financial Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming CLM dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Dec 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| ~Jan 14, 2027 | $0.1215 |
| ~Feb 13, 2027 | $0.1215 |
| ~Mar 15, 2027 | $0.1215 |
Estimates based on CLM's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would CLM pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $227 | $19 |
| $10,000 | $2,268 | $189 |
| $50,000 | $11,338 | $945 |
| $100,000 | $22,675 | $1,890 |
To earn $1,000 a month from CLM at today's yield you would need about $52,922 invested, roughly 8,230 shares.
Based on the current yield of 22.68%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent CLM dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Aug 14, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| May 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | $0.1215 |
| Jan 15, 2026 | $0.1215 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
CLM dividend FAQ
Is the CLM dividend safe?
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. has a dividend safety score of 55 out of 100, which we rate Moderate. That means a decent dividend record with some risk worth watching. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the CLM dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for CLM is about 22.68%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does CLM pay dividends?
Cornerstone Strategic Value Fund, Inc. pays dividends monthly.
How much would $10,000 in CLM earn in dividends?
At a yield of 22.68%, $10,000 invested in CLM would pay about $2,268 a year, or roughly $189 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next CLM ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for CLM is expected around November 13, 2026 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.