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TDS Dividend History & Analysis | 100% Free Data

TDS's dividend history, current yield (0.5%), dividend growth rate (-14.5%), complete payout history and peer comparison (Wireless Telecommunication Services).

Yield 12m 0.47%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.16
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -14.54%
Overall Dividend Rating 13.49%
Yield on Cost 5y 0.96%
Payout Ratio 174.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 93.3%
Total Return 12m: 78.13%
Total Return 5y: 103.57%
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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.

Top Dividend Payers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
TIGO 6,130 M 14.9% 19.2%
TKC 5,568 M 10.5% 13.6%
TIMB 9,132 M 7.78% 12.8%
SKM 7,953 M 4.85% 7.13%
VOD 24,687 M 5.11% 4.47%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (5y CAGR) Payout Consistency
TMUS 275,982 M 109% 23.5%
TKC 5,568 M 29.3% 47.2%
AMX 51,593 M 6.93% 71.8%
TIMB 9,132 M 15.0% 75.6%
SKM 7,953 M 0.30% 77.5%

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TKC
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PHI
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TBB
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TIGO
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 14.91% Yield

TDS Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of June 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
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% 0.9%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.17 0% 0.82%
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
2013-06-12 2013-06-14 2013-06-28 Quarterly 0.128 0% N/A
2013-03-13 2013-03-15 2013-03-29 Quarterly 0.128 0% N/A

TDS Dividend FAQ

Does TDS pay a dividend?

Yes, as of June 2025, TDS paid a dividend of 0.16 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-16 and the payout was 0.04 USD.

What is the Dividend Yield of TDS?

As of June 2025, TDS`s dividend yield is 0.47%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.16 USD by the current share price of 33.97.

How often does TDS pay dividends?

TDS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), TDS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TDS?

The next ex-dividend date for Telephone Data Systems (TDS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth of TDS?

TDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -14.54% 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 0.96%. If you bought TDS's shares at 16.69 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.16 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 0.96% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TDS?

TDS Payout Consistency is 93.3%. 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 0.47% 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 13.49%. 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 decreased by approximately -0.35% annually over the past 5 years (Correlation: -10.5%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Telephone Data Systems ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2012-01-25 with a factor of 1087:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.09.
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 114,000,000

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 per year (typically quarterly).
  • 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.