TDS Dividend History & Analysis | 0.4% Yield

TDS has a dividend yield of 0.4% and paid 0.16 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 0.44%
Payout Ratio 174.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -30.86%
Consistency Lifetime 93.4%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.91%
Payout FCF 30.3%
Streak Years 41
Dividend Rating 9.64%

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.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: 24.4%
Total Return 5y: 159.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AD 6,449 M 64.3% 169%
TIMB 11,131 M 10.5% 19.2%
TIGO 10,896 M 10.5% 15.6%
SPOK 284 M 8.12% 16.3%
PHI 4,936 M 7.61% 8.20%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TMUS 227,177 M 137% 26.1%
TIMB 11,131 M 45.8% 79.5%
SPOK 284 M 25.8% 87.9%
AMX 62,512 M 8.95% 78.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

TIMB
TIM Participacoes
 10.46% Yield
AMX
America Movil SAB de CV
 2.79% Yield

TDS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-15 2025-12-15 2025-12-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.1%
2025-09-15 2025-09-15 2025-09-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.1%
2025-06-16 2025-06-16 2025-06-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.12%
2025-03-17 2025-03-17 2025-03-31 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.12%
2024-12-16 2024-12-16 2024-12-31 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.11%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.04 0% 0.17%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.04 -78.9% 0.21%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.19 2.7% 1.19%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.185 0% 0.96%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.185 0% 1.06%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.185 0% 2.48%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.185 2.8% 1.73%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.75%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.16%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.18 0% 1.19%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.18 2.9% 0.95%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.9%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.88%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.175 0% 0.68%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.175 2.9% 0.76%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.17 0% N/A
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.17 3% N/A
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.165 0% N/A
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.165 3.1% N/A
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.16 0% N/A
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.16 3.2% N/A
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.155 0% N/A
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.155 4.7% N/A
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.148 0% N/A
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.148 0% N/A
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.148 0% N/A
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.148 5% N/A
2015-12-14 2015-12-16 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.141 0% N/A
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.141 0% N/A
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.141 0% N/A
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.141 5.2% N/A
2014-12-11 2014-12-15 2014-12-30 Quarterly 0.134 0% N/A
2014-09-11 2014-09-15 2014-09-30 Quarterly 0.134 0% N/A
2014-06-11 2014-06-13 2014-06-30 Quarterly 0.134 0% N/A
2014-03-12 2014-03-14 2014-03-31 Quarterly 0.134 4.7% N/A
2013-12-12 2013-12-16 2013-12-30 Quarterly 0.128 0% N/A
2013-09-12 2013-09-16 2013-09-30 Quarterly 0.128 0% N/A

TDS Dividend FAQ

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) is a diversified telecommunications firm that serves consumer, business, and government customers across the United States through three operating segments: UScellular Wireless, UScellular Towers, and TDS Telecom. The company’s product portfolio spans wireless voice and data plans, fixed-wireless home internet, a broad suite of IoT solutions, and a range of consumer devices and accessories, sold via retail partners, direct agents, and its own online platform.

What is the Dividend Yield of TDS?

As of February 2026, TDS`s dividend yield is 0.44%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.16 USD by the current share price of 45.80.

Does TDS pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, TDS paid a dividend of 0.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-15 and the payout was 0.04 USD.

How often does TDS pay dividends?

TDS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, TDS has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-15.

TDS dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TDS for the next 4 payments are between 0.854 (+2,035.0%) and 0.865 (+2,062.5%).
This represents a strong dividend growth compared to the last payment.

Will TDS pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Telephone Data Systems (TDS) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TDS?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Telephone Data Systems (TDS) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of TDS?

TDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -30.9% per year.
Negative growth: TDS's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of TDS?

TDS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 0.91%. If you bought TDS's shares at 17.66 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.91% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TDS?

TDS Payout Consistency is 93.4%. 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: Telephone Data Systems has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TDS have a good Dividend Yield?

TDS`s 0.44% Dividend Yield is considered as low. This is usually a sign of a growth company.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TDS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TDS is 174.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of TDS?

TDS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 9.64%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TDS Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in TDS's Outstanding Shares?

Telephone Data Systems's outstanding shares have increased by approximately 0.88% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: 100.0%).

Neutral: Share count is relatively stable with minor dilution. This has minimal impact on dividend per share calculations.

Has TDS ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 25, 2012 with a ratio of 1087:1000.

This was a forward split: Each share became 1.09 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 43,186,500
1986 46,099,700 +6.75%
1987 49,162,800 +6.64%
1988 58,950,200 +19.91%
1989 64,012,200 +8.59%
1990 70,335,300 +9.88%
1991 81,369,700 +15.69%
1992 96,277,100 +18.32%
1993 113,815,300 +18.22%
1994 126,537,900 +11.18%
1995 129,275,400 +2.16%
1996 131,889,300 +2.02%
1997 133,701,000 +1.37%
1998 135,875,000 +1.63%
1999 132,783,600 -2.28%
2000 130,051,500 -2.06%
2001 127,396,400 -2.04%
2002 127,383,400 -0.01%
2003 124,839,800 -2%
2004 125,707,200 +0.69%
2005 125,810,500 +0.08%
2006 127,029,000 +0.97%
2007 128,473,600 +1.14%
2008 122,208,100 -4.88%
2009 115,493,800 -5.49%
2010 113,650,200 -1.6%
2011 109,098,000 -4.01%
2012 108,693,000 -0.37%
2013 108,742,000 +0.05%
2014 107,995,000 -0.69%
2015 109,067,000 +0.99%
2016 110,000,000 +0.86%
2017 112,000,000 +1.82%
2018 115,000,000 +2.68%
2019 116,000,000 +0.87%
2020 115,000,000 -0.86%
2021 116,000,000 +0.87%
2022 113,000,000 -2.59%
2023 113,000,000
2024 114,000,000 +0.88%
2025 115,000,000 +0.88%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:21