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T Dividend History & Analysis | 5.6% Yield

T has a dividend yield of 5.6% and paid 1.39 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.64%
Dividends per Share 12m 1.39
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -20.29%
Dividend Rating 19.60%
Yield on Cost 5y 9.02%
Payout Ratio 52.2%
Payouts last 12m 5
Payout Consistency -78.95%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Number of Payouts Yearly This chart shows the number of dividend payouts per year. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over the last 5 years in one graph. The price axis is on the left and the dividend yield axis is on the right.
Total Return 12m: 13.9%
Total Return 5y: 60.1%

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Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
TEF 22,337 M 8.70% 12.7%
FNTN 4,066 M 6.73% 15.7%
TU 19,868 M 9.17% 7.92%
VZ 170,006 M 8.43% 7.81%
ORA 44,844 M 5.33% 10.7%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FNTN 4,066 M 158% 75.9%
VZ 170,006 M 1.96% 94.6%
TU 19,868 M 0.60% 92.0%
KPN 18,065 M 7.14% 75.1%
DTE 161,042 M -10.5% 77.4%

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ORA
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T Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of December 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-12 2026-01-12 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.2775 -0.2% N/A
2025-10-10 2025-10-10 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.08%
2025-07-10 2025-07-10 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1%
2025-04-10 2025-04-10 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.06%
2025-01-10 2025-01-10 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.27%
2024-10-10 2024-10-10 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.29%
2024-07-10 2024-07-10 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.5%
2024-04-09 2024-04-10 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.64%
2024-01-09 2024-01-10 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.64%
2023-10-06 2023-10-10 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.93%
2023-07-07 2023-07-10 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.79%
2023-04-06 2023-04-10 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.41%
2023-01-09 2023-01-10 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.44%
2022-10-06 2022-10-10 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.78%
2022-07-08 2022-07-11 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.278 0% 1.33%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-05-02 Quarterly 0.278 -59.6% 1.45%
2022-01-07 2022-01-10 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.6885 0% 2.66%
2021-10-07 2021-10-11 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.6885 0% 2.55%
2021-07-08 2021-07-09 2021-08-02 Quarterly 0.6885 0% 2.44%
2021-04-08 2021-04-09 2021-05-03 Quarterly 0.6885 0% 2.27%
2021-01-08 2021-01-11 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.6885 0% 2.36%
2020-10-08 2020-10-12 2020-11-02 Quarterly 0.6885 0% N/A
2020-07-09 2020-07-10 2020-08-03 Quarterly 0.6885 0% N/A
2020-04-08 2020-04-09 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.6885 0% N/A
2020-01-09 2020-01-10 2020-02-03 Quarterly 0.6885 2% N/A
2019-10-09 2019-10-10 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.6752 0% N/A
2019-07-09 2019-07-10 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.6752 0% N/A
2019-04-09 2019-04-10 2019-05-01 Quarterly 0.6752 0% N/A
2019-01-09 2019-01-10 2019-02-01 Quarterly 0.6752 2% N/A
2018-10-09 2018-10-10 2018-11-01 Quarterly 0.662 0% N/A
2018-07-09 2018-07-10 2018-08-01 Quarterly 0.662 0% N/A
2018-04-09 2018-04-10 2018-05-01 Quarterly 0.662 0% N/A
2018-01-09 2018-01-10 2018-02-01 Quarterly 0.662 2% N/A
2017-10-06 2017-10-10 2017-11-01 Quarterly 0.6488 0% N/A
2017-07-06 2017-07-10 2017-08-01 Quarterly 0.6488 0% N/A
2017-04-06 2017-04-10 2017-05-01 Quarterly 0.6488 0% N/A
2017-01-06 2017-01-10 2017-02-01 Quarterly 0.6488 2.1% N/A
2016-10-05 2016-10-10 2016-11-01 Quarterly 0.6355 0% N/A
2016-07-06 2016-07-08 2016-08-01 Quarterly 0.6355 0% N/A
2016-04-06 2016-04-08 2016-05-02 Quarterly 0.6355 0% N/A
2016-01-06 2016-01-08 2016-02-01 Quarterly 0.6355 2.1% N/A
2015-10-07 2015-10-09 2015-11-02 Quarterly 0.6223 0% N/A
2015-07-08 2015-07-10 2015-08-03 Quarterly 0.6223 0% N/A
2015-04-08 2015-04-10 2015-05-01 Quarterly 0.6223 0% N/A
2015-01-07 2015-01-09 2015-02-02 Quarterly 0.6223 2.2% N/A
2014-10-08 2014-10-10 2014-11-03 Quarterly 0.609 0% N/A
2014-07-08 2014-07-10 2014-08-01 Quarterly 0.609 0% N/A
2014-04-08 2014-04-10 2014-05-01 Quarterly 0.609 0% N/A
2014-01-08 2014-01-10 2014-02-03 Quarterly 0.609 2.2% N/A
2013-10-08 2013-10-10 2013-11-01 Quarterly 0.5958 0% N/A

T Dividend FAQ

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) operates globally in telecommunications and technology services through two primary segments: Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment delivers wireless voice and data, device sales, fiber and broadband internet, VPN, and managed services to consumers, businesses, and wholesale clients under brands such as AT&T, AT&T Business, Cricket, and AT&T Fiber. The Latin America segment focuses on post-paid and prepaid wireless services and smartphone sales in Mexico under the AT&T and Unefon brands.

What is the Dividend Yield of T?

As of December 2025, T`s dividend yield is 5.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.39 USD by the current share price of 24.65.

Does T pay a dividend?

As of December 2025, T paid a dividend of 1.39 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-12 and the payout was 0.2775 USD.

How often does T pay dividends?

T pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, T has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-12.

T dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for T for the next 4 payments are between 0.338 (+21.8%) and 0.367 (+32.3%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will T pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.2775 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-12. The next Ex-Dividend date for AT&T (T) is 2026-01-12.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for T?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AT&T (T) is 2026-01-12.

What is the Dividend Growth of T?

T's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -20.29% per year.
Negative growth: T's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of T?

T's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 9.02%. If you bought T's shares at 15.40 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.39 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 9.02% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of T?

T Payout Consistency is 92.4%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: AT&T has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does T have a good Dividend Yield?

T`s 5.64% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of T?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of T is 52.2%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of T?

T`s Overall Dividend Rating is 19.60%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

T Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in T`s Outstanding Shares (CAGR)?

AT&T`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -0.15% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -33.3%), positively influencing the share price.

Has AT&T ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2022-04-11 with a factor of 1324:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.32.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,196,636,000
1986 1,203,280,000 +0.56%
1987 1,203,064,000 -0.02%
1988 1,201,792,000 -0.11%
1989 1,241,128,400 +3.27%
1990 1,214,838,500 -2.12%
1991 1,167,786,500 -3.87%
1992 1,232,725,000 +5.56%
1993 1,199,600,000 -2.69%
1994 1,218,164,000 +1.55%
1995 1,218,722,000 +0.05%
1996 2,292,800,000 +88.13%
1997 1,837,281,000 -19.87%
1998 1,959,315,000 +6.64%
1999 3,449,000,000 +76.03%
2000 3,439,000,000 -0.29%
2001 3,387,000,000 -1.51%
2002 3,333,000,000 -1.59%
2003 3,317,000,000 -0.48%
2004 3,316,000,000 -0.03%
2005 3,583,000,000 +8.05%
2006 3,908,000,000 +9.07%
2007 6,092,000,000 +55.89%
2008 5,920,000,000 -2.82%
2009 5,927,000,000 +0.12%
2010 5,941,000,000 +0.24%
2011 5,955,000,000 +0.24%
2012 5,680,000,000 -4.62%
2013 5,283,000,000 -6.99%
2014 5,214,000,000 -1.31%
2015 6,187,000,000 +18.66%
2016 6,181,000,000 -0.1%
2017 6,182,000,000 +0.02%
2018 7,328,000,000 +18.54%
2019 7,341,000,000 +0.18%
2020 7,176,000,000 -2.25%
2021 7,204,000,000 +0.39%
2022 7,533,000,000 +4.57%
2023 7,191,000,000 -4.54%
2024 7,206,000,000 +0.21%
2025 7,169,000,000 -0.51%

Key Metric Definitions

  • Dividend Yield: Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
  • Dividend Growth Rate: Compound annual growth rate of annual dividend per share over the last 5 years.
  • Payout Ratio: Percentage of earnings paid as dividends (TTM).
  • Payout Consistency: % of eligible periods with uninterrupted or increased dividends, measured over the entire lifetime of the stock or fund.
  • Payout Frequency: Number of dividends paid in the last 12m (TTM).
  • Overall Dividend Rating: Proprietary composite score, quantified on a scale from 0 to +100. Ratings surpassing 70 are regarded as favorable, while those exceeding 85 are strong.
  • Total Return: Price appreciation plus dividends over specified period.
  • Market Cap: Figures are in millions of the corresponding currency.

Last update: 2025-12-20 04:48