About CE Software, Inc. (CESF) — Dividend Analysis 2026
CE Software, Inc. develops computer software products that enhance communications, connectivity, and productivity for businesses and home-based personal computer users for both Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Its products include both personal and group productivity tools. The QuicKeys products represent personal productivity. The products QuickMail, QuickConference, and InOut Tracker represent group productivity. The primary products are QuicKeys, a utility that automates time-consuming and repetitive tasks with customized hot keys or toolbars, and QuickMail, an all-in-one business e-mail solution for the Internet and for internal office use. The company's products are marketed through independent distributors in the United States, through numerous independent dealers and distributors in other countries, directly to large corporate accounts under site licensing agreements, and directly to end-users through electronic distribution and direct marketing campaigns.
Is CESF a good dividend investment in 2026?
CESF offers a 384.69% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: N/A. The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
CESF DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your CESF portfolio grows to $71554.16M vs $394.7K without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
CESF dividend growth history & forecast
CESF has grown its dividend by 0% over the last year and 0% 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 384.69%.
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🌍 CESF Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CESF.
Gross yield
384.69%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
326.99%
Real yield (−CPI)
324.19%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
384.69%
381.89%
$38,469 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
326.99%
324.19%
$32,699 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
307.75%
304.95%
$30,775 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
384.69%
381.89%
$38,469 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
351.03%
348.23%
$35,103 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
384.69%
381.89%
$38,469 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
288.52%
285.72%
$28,852 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
326.99%
324.19%
$32,699 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
269.28%
266.48%
$26,928 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
283.23%
280.43%
$28,323 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
269.28%
266.48%
$26,928 / yr
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.
🎯 CESF Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your CESF investment of $0.52/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$20143.54M
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$20143.53M
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in CESF for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$7,340
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CESF Dividend Payment Schedule
CESF pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Apr
May
Jun
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Jul
Aug
Sep
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Oct
Nov
Dec
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10 shares
$4.25 / payment
$17.00 / year after tax
100 shares
$42.50 / payment
$170.00 / year after tax
1,000 shares
$425.00 / payment
$1700.00 / year after tax
📊 CESF vs Industrials Benchmarks
How CESF compares to typical Industrials averages.
Benchmark: Industrials
Dividend Yield▲+382.49% vs sectorBetter
CESF
384.69%
avg
2.20%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-7.50% vs sectorBelow avg
CESF
0.00%
avg
7.50%
Payout Ratio▼+6.00% vs sectorBelow avg
CESF
50.00%
avg
44.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CESF sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CESF Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
📊 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.
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