TDS Dividend History & Analysis | 2.2% Yield
TDS has a dividend yield of 2.2% and paid 0.96 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
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| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| AD NYSE Array Digital |
3,133 M | 92.45% | 261.10% |
| TIGO NASDAQ Millicom International |
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| TDS NYSE Telephone Data Systems |
4,120 M | 2.19% | 6.42% |
| AMX NYSE America Movil SAB de CV |
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|---|---|---|---|
| TIGO NASDAQ Millicom International |
15,709 M | 41.14% | 100.0% |
| TMUS NASDAQ T-Mobile US |
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| TKC NYSE Turkcell Iletisim |
5,084 M | 11.47% | 81.6% |
| TIMB NYSE TIM Participacoes |
10,372 M | 6.20% | 100.0% |
TDS Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-30 | Quarterly | 0.04 | 0% | 0.1% |
| 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-16 | 2026-03-31 | Quarterly | 0.04 | -99.6% | 0.09% |
| 2026-01-23 | 2026-02-02 | 10.25 | +25525% | 22.96% | ||
| 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% | 0.91% |
| 2021-09-14 | 2021-09-15 | 2021-09-30 | Quarterly | 0.175 | 0% | 0.88% |
TDS Dividend FAQ
As of July 2026, TDS's dividend yield is 2.19%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.96 USD by the current share price of 34.71.
As of July 2026, TDS paid a dividend of 0.96 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-16 and the payout was 0.04 USD.
TDS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, TDS has issued 5 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-16.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TDS for the next payments are between 0.001 (-97.5%) and 0.01 (-75.0%). This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 0.03%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.04 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Telephone Data Systems (TDS) is currently unknown.
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.
TDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -41.4% per year. Negative growth: TDS's dividend growth is negative and declining.
TDS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.42%. If you bought TDS's shares at 14.96 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.96 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.42% of your original purchase price.
TDS Payout Consistency is 81.5%. 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. Moderately consistent: Telephone Data Systems has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
TDS's 2.19% Dividend Yield is considered as moderate. This is usually a sign of a value company.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of TDS is 19.2%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.
TDS's Overall Dividend Rating is 1.00%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
TDS 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: 2026-07-02 03:56 UTC