T Dividend History & Analysis | 4.6% Yield
T has a dividend yield of 4.6% and paid 1.11 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
3,335 M | 8.26% | 13.22% |
| VIV NYSE Telefonica Brasil |
18,998 M | 6.62% | 14.96% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
24,024 M | 8.26% | 10.49% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
19,672 M | 5.94% | 9.30% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
47,277 M | 4.72% | 10.91% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
210,190 M | 6.65% | 7.03% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
58,154 M | 3.99% | 9.72% |
| TELIA ST Telia |
18,216 M | 4.73% | 7.51% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
17,785 M | 4.25% | 8.42% |
| T NYSE AT&T |
179,464 M | 4.64% | 7.24% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDT NYSE IDT |
1,726 M | 19.35% | 100.0% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
58,154 M | 16.54% | 100.0% |
| DTE XETRA Deutsche Telekom |
159,445 M | 12.14% | 100.0% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
17,785 M | 8.33% | 100.0% |
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
3,335 M | 7.36% | 100.0% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
210,190 M | 2.04% | 100.0% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
47,277 M | 2.19% | 99.2% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
19,672 M | 1.34% | 100.0% |
| SCMN SW Swisscom |
40,149 M | 3.40% | 97.0% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
24,024 M | 0.25% | 98.3% |
T Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.9 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-10 | 2026-07-10 | 2026-08-03 | Quarterly | 0.278 | 0% | 1.35% |
| 2026-04-10 | 2026-04-10 | 2026-05-01 | Quarterly | 0.278 | 0% | 1.05% |
| 2026-01-12 | 2026-01-12 | 2026-02-02 | Quarterly | 0.278 | 0% | 1.17% |
| 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% | 1.42% |
| 2023-01-09 | 2023-01-10 | 2023-02-01 | Quarterly | 0.278 | 0% | 1.45% |
| 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% |
T Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, T's dividend yield is 4.64%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.11 USD by the current share price of 26.06.
As of September 2026, T paid a dividend of 1.11 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-07-10 and the payout was 0.278 USD.
T pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, T has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-07-10.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for T for the next payments are between 0.201 (-27.7%) and 0.256 (-7.9%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 3.55%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.278 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-07-10. The next Ex-Dividend date for AT&T (T) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for AT&T (T) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
T's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -4.09% per year. Negative growth: T's dividend growth is negative and declining.
T's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 7.24%. If you bought T's shares at 15.37 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.11 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 7.24% of your original purchase price.
T Payout Consistency is 94.7%. 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.
T's 4.64% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of T is 48.8%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.
T's Overall Dividend Rating is 29.32%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
T Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-10 02:38 UTC