About Core Scientific, Inc. (CORZQ) — Dividend Analysis 2026
Core Scientific, Inc. operates facilities for digital asset mining and colocation services in North America. It provides blockchain infrastructure, software solutions, and services. The company mines digital assets for its own account and provides hosting colocation services for other large-scale miners. It operates in two segments, Equipment Sales and Hosting. The company owns and operates computer equipment that is used to process transactions conducted on one or more blockchain networks in exchange for transaction processing fees rewarded in digital currency assets, commonly referred to as mining; and datacenter facilities to provide colocation and hosting services for distributed ledger technology, also commonly known as blockchain. It also develops blockchain-based platforms and applications, including infrastructure management, security technologies, mining optimization, and recordkeeping. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas. On December 21, 2022, Core Scientific, Inc. filed a voluntary petition for reorganization under Chapter 11 in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas.
Is CORZQ a good dividend investment in 2026?
CORZQ offers a 224.72% forward yield with a 50% payout ratio. Strand Safety Score: 45/100 (Moderate Risk). The 5-year dividend CAGR of 0% is modest — investors should weigh current income against growth alternatives.
CORZQ DRIP calculator — what's the difference?
With DRIP on a $10,000 investment over 10 years, your CORZQ portfolio grows to $56.79M vs $10.46M without reinvestment. This is the compound interest effect in action.
CORZQ dividend growth history & forecast
CORZQ 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 224.72%.
FCF ($48M) is below dividends paid ($772M) — risk of cut (FCF: $48M · Dividends est.: $772M)
Debt Leverage0.0× Debt/EBITDA
30 / 30 pts
30/30
Debt/EBITDA 0.0× — low leverage, balance sheet is strong
Earnings Momentum-0.2B → -2.1B → +0.0B
15 / 30 pts
15/30
Net income grew in the latest year — positive but trend is unconfirmed
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
Dividend at moderate risk — monitor coverage and debt closely.
STRAND SCORE
45
/100
Strand Safety Score™ 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.
🌍 CORZQ Yield by Country & Account Type
Real after-tax yield depends on where you live and how you hold CORZQ.
Gross yield
224.72%
Tax rate
15.00%
After-tax yield
191.01%
Real yield (−CPI)
188.21%
Account/Country
Tax Rate
After-tax Yield
Real Yield
$10K Annual Income
🇺🇸 Roth IRA / 401k
0%
224.72%
221.92%
$22,472 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) ✓
15%
191.01%
188.21%
$19,101 / yr
🇺🇸 US Taxable (20%)
20%
179.78%
176.98%
$17,978 / yr
🇬🇧 UK ISA
0%
224.72%
221.92%
$22,472 / yr
🇬🇧 UK Taxable
8.75%
205.06%
202.26%
$20,506 / yr
🇨🇦 TFSA
0%
224.72%
221.92%
$22,472 / yr
🇨🇦 CA Taxable
25%
168.54%
165.74%
$16,854 / yr
🇦🇺 Super (pension)
15%
191.01%
188.21%
$19,101 / yr
🇦🇺 AU Taxable
30%
157.30%
154.50%
$15,730 / yr
🇩🇪 DE Taxable
26.375%
165.45%
162.65%
$16,545 / yr
🇫🇷 FR Taxable
30%
157.30%
154.50%
$15,730 / 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.
🎯 CORZQ Income Goal & Break-Even
Dividend Break-Even
1yr
Years for dividends to fully repay your CORZQ investment of $0.89/share (🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · 15.00% tax)
$10K invested · 10 Years
Dividends earned (DRIP)
$676.9K
Lost to inflation (2.8% CPI)
−$2.5K
Real purchasing power gain
$674.4K
12-month CPI (US BLS via FMP economic-indicators).
How much do I need to invest in CORZQ for:
Shares needed
14,118
Capital required
$12,565
Monthly income
$2,000
Based on current dividend of $2.00/share/yr · 🇺🇸 US Taxable (15%) · static projection (no growth assumed).
📅 CORZQ Dividend Payment Schedule
CORZQ pays quarterly — 4 times per year. Next ex-div: TBD.
Jan
Feb
Mar
💰
Apr
May
Jun
💰
Jul
Aug
Sep
💰
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
📊 CORZQ vs Technology Benchmarks
How CORZQ compares to typical Technology averages.
Benchmark: Technology
Dividend Yield▲+223.32% vs sectorBetter
CORZQ
224.72%
avg
1.40%
5Y Dividend CAGR▼-9.40% vs sectorBelow avg
CORZQ
0.00%
avg
9.40%
Payout Ratio▼+22.00% vs sectorBelow avg
CORZQ
50.00%
avg
28.00%
Benchmarks: S&P 500 sector averages (2024–2026). Sources: Morningstar, Bloomberg, NAREIT. 5Y CAGR for CORZQ sourced from FMP /financial-growth endpoint — real data, not estimates.
🏛️ CORZQ Insider Activity
No recent SEC filings reported in the last 90 days.
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Financial Health Scores
Altman Z-Score
-4.62
🔴 Distress Zone — elevated dividend cut risk
Safe: >3.0 · Grey: 1.81–3.0 · Distress: <1.81
Piotroski F-Score
5/9
⚠️ Moderate fundamentals
Strong: 7–9 · Moderate: 4–6 · Weak: 0–3
Altman Z-Score predicts bankruptcy risk. Piotroski F-Score measures financial strength across 9 criteria. High scores → lower dividend cut risk. Data via FMP financial statements.
📊 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 CORZQ 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 →