About CDK Global, Inc. (CDK) β Dividend Analysis 2026
CDK Global, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides integrated data and technology solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, recreation, and heavy equipment industries in the United States and internationally. It offers subscription-based software and technology solutions to automotive retailers, as well as to retailers and manufacturers of heavy trucks, construction and agricultural equipment, motorcycles, boats, and other marine and recreational vehicles. The company's flagship Dealer Management System provides software solutions that facilitates the sale of new and used vehicles, consumer financing, repair and maintenance services, and vehicle and parts inventory management. It also provides a portfolio of layered software applications and services to address the needs of automotive retail workflows. In addition, the company offers data management and business intelligence solutions to automotive retailers and original equipment manufacturers through its Neuron intelligent data platform. Further, it offers professional services, custom programming, consulting, implementation, and training solutions, as well as customer support solutions. The company serves approximately 15,000 retail locations. CDK Global, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois.
Is CDK a good dividend investment in 2026?
CDK offers a 7.82% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 100/100 (Very Safe). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 13.6% demonstrates strong, consistent growth that outpaces inflation.
CDK DRIP calculator β what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your CDK portfolio grows to $47.6K vs $28.2K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
CDK dividend growth history & forecast
CDK has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 13.6% annually over 5 years. At this pace, an investor who holds for 10+ years will see their yield on cost grow substantially above the current 7.82%.
Strand Safety Scoreβ’ is proprietary to DividendFlow. Inputs: FCF, Debt/EBITDA, Net Income from SEC filings via FMP. Not financial advice. N/A for ETFs, pre-revenue companies, and tickers without income statements.
π CDK Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CDK.
Real yield = after-tax yield minus US CPI of 2.8%. 12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators). Click any row to select. US withholding tax (30%, reducible by treaty) applies to non-US residents holding US stocks in taxable accounts.
π― CDK Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
9yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your CDK investment of $54.76/share (πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· 15.00% tax)
$10K invested Β· 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$26.6K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
β$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$24.1K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in CDK for:
Shares needed
6,598
Capital required
$361,306
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $4.28/share/yr Β· πΊπΈ US Taxable (15%) Β· static projection (no growth assumed).
π CDK Dividend Payment Schedule
CDK pays quarterly β 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
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10 shares
$9.09 / payment
$36.38 / year after tax
100 shares
$90.95 / payment
$363.80 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$909.50 / payment
$3638.00 / year after tax
π CDK vs Technology Benchmarks
How CDK compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmark: Technology
Dividend Yieldβ²+6.42% vs sectorBetter
CDK
7.82%
avg
1.40%
5Y Dividend CAGRβ²+4.20% vs sectorBetter
CDK
13.60%
avg
9.40%
Payout RatioβΌ+22.00% vs sectorBelow avg
CDK
50.00%
avg
28.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024β2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CDK sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint β real data, not estimates.
ποΈ CDK Insider Activity
When executives buy their own stock, it's a signal they believe in the dividend's sustainability.
Insider
Title
Type
Date
Shares
Price
Total Value
Voynick Eileen J.
director
D-Return
2022-07-06
22,827
$0.01
$228.00
TAUTGES JOSEPH A
officer: EVP, Chief Operating Officer
A-Award
2022-07-06
103,073
$0.01
$1.0K
TAUTGES JOSEPH A
officer: EVP, Chief Operating Officer
D-Return
2022-07-06
231,834
$54.87
$12.72M
TAUTGES JOSEPH A
officer: EVP, Chief Operating Officer
D-Return
2022-07-06
24,920
$62.03
$1.55M
SOWINSKI FRANK S
director
D-Return
2022-07-06
15,384
$39.67
$610.3K
SOWINSKI FRANK S
director
D-Return
2022-07-06
32,017
$0.01
$320.00
Shah Mahesh
officer: Chief Product & Tech. Officer
A-Award
2022-07-06
79,750
$0.01
$798.00
Shah Mahesh
officer: Chief Product & Tech. Officer
D-Return
2022-07-06
22,288
$55.35
$1.23M
Shah Mahesh
officer: Chief Product & Tech. Officer
D-Return
2022-07-06
170,733
$54.87
$9.37M
Radway Robert E.
director
D-Return
2022-07-06
15,384
$39.67
$610.3K
Insider transactions sourced from SEC Form 4 filings via Financial Modeling Prep. See disclaimer.
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Geographic Revenue Breakdown
Where CDK earns its money
UNITED STATES79%
Europe12%
CANADA5%
Other Countries4%
Revenue breakdown from latest annual report via FMP. Percentages may not sum to 100% due to rounding.
π About This Data
Dividend yields, payout ratios, and financial metrics are sourced from Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) and cross-referenced with SEC EDGAR filings. Data is cached and updated every 24 hours via our nightly refresh. DRIP projections are forward-looking estimates, not guarantees.
Educational purposes only. Not financial advice. DividendFlow is not a registered investment advisor. Projections generated by the CDK dividend calculator are estimates based on historical data and user inputs. Actual future returns, stock prices, and dividend payments will vary. Dividends can be cut or suspended at any time. All investments carry risk, including the loss of principal. Please consult a qualified financial professional before making any investment decisions. Full disclaimer β