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Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund(NASDAQ) CSQ

Current Price$19.98
Market Cap$3.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (2004)+629%
5 Year+61%
1 Year+16%
1 Month-0%
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 20.002026-07-24
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week-0.99%USD 20.202026-07-17
1 month-0.14%USD 20.032026-06-24
3 month+4.88%USD 19.072026-04-24
Year to date+8.27%USD 18.472025-12-31
1 year+16.4%USD 17.182025-07-24
3 year+65.48%USD 12.092023-07-25
5 year+60.92%USD 12.432021-07-23
Since inception+628.7%USD 2.742004-03-26

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$751.90M

Net Income (TTM)

$1.34B

EPS (TTM)

$6.62

P/E Ratio

3.02

Dividend

$1.38

Beta (Volatility)

1.06 (Average)

Price

$19.98

Volume

5,958

Open

$20.12

Previous Close

$19.98

Daily Range

$19.95 - $20.12

52-Week Range

$16.41 - $20.86

Estimated Earnings Date

Jun 26, 2025

CSQ News

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Why a Major Investor Dumped $32 Million of This 7.2% Yielding Closed-End Fund

Jonathan PoncianoMay 9, 2026
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Shaker Financial Offloads $3.3 Million CSQ Shares, According to Recent SEC Filing

Jake LerchJan 28, 2026

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About Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is a closed-end balanced mutual fund managed by Calamos Advisors LLC. The fund primarily invests in public equity and fixed income markets in the United States, focusing on a diverse range of sectors.

Products and Services
  • Invests in common and preferred stocks across various market capitalizations
  • Includes convertible securities and high-yield corporate bonds
  • Utilizes a blend of fundamental and quantitative analysis for investment decisions
Growth Outlook
  • Recent quarterly revenue reached $131 million, indicating strong operational performance
  • Trailing twelve months (TTM) net income stands at $255 million, showcasing profitability
  • Dividend yield of approximately 6.75% reflects attractive income potential for investors
Financial Highlights
  • Market capitalization of approximately $3.29 billion demonstrates significant market presence
  • Price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 3.10 suggests potential undervaluation compared to peers
  • Quarterly earnings per share (EPS) of $1.59 indicates robust earnings generation
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund offers a diversified investment approach, targeting both equity and fixed income markets. The fund's strategy is designed to capitalize on various market opportunities while managing risk through a comprehensive analytical framework. Recent financial performance highlights a strong revenue stream and profitability, making it an appealing option for investors seeking income and growth potential. The fund's attractive dividend yield further enhances its appeal, positioning it as a noteworthy consideration in the asset management sector.
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Industry

Capital Markets

Sector

Financials

Headquarters

Naperville, IL 60563-2787, US

CSQ Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

88.63%

Operating Margin

277.04%

Net Income Margin

261.89%

Return on Equity

31.11%

Return on Capital

16.67%

Return on Assets

21.59%

Earnings Yield

33.11%

Dividend Yield

6.91%

Payout Ratio

19.79%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

160.37M

Volume

5.96K

Avg. Volume

214.89K

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$664.78M

Operating Income

$1.46B

EBITDA

$1.46B

Operating Cash Flow

-$27.00M

Capital Expenditure

-$2.00

Free Cash Flow

-$27.00M

Cash & ST Invst.

$147.17M

Total Debt

$1.41B

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund Performance Analysis

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD 230,598,922-4.7%
20232023-10-31USD 274,340,03619.0%
20242024-10-31USD 286,160,1584.3%
20252025-10-31USD 347,132,87121.3%
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-10-312107.0%
Q22025-04-30-73.4%
Q42025-10-31276.7%
Q22026-04-30-52.2%
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-10-31USD -3.82N/A
20232023-10-31USD 1.06N/A
20242024-10-31USD 5.37408.0%
20252025-10-31USD 4.50-16.3%
Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q42024-10-31-27.3%
Q22025-04-30-123.5%
Q42025-10-311049.1%
Q22026-04-30-68.4%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$131.01M

+956.2%

Gross Profit

$107.36M

+1892.0%

Gross Margin

81.95%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.21BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

N/A

N/A

Employees

N/A

N/A

Net Income

$255.21M

-48.9%

EBITDA

$284.47M

-46.3%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$147.17M

-3.7%

Total Debt

$1.41B

+19.4%

Accounts Receivable

$11.74M

-57.4%

Inventory

$0.00

N/A

Long Term Debt

$1.41B

+19.4%

Short Term Debt

$0.00

N/A

Return on Assets

21.59%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

22.84%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$9.43M

-411.1%

Operating Cash Flow

-$9.43M

-411.1%

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Questions About CSQ

What is the current price of Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund is trading at $19.98 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund?

Over the past 52 weeks, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund has traded between $16.41 and $20.86.

How much debt does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund reported total debt of $1.37B.

How much cash does Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund have on hand?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund reported $136.96M in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund’s dividend yield?

Calamos Strategic Total Return Fund currently has a dividend yield of 6.91%.

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