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TEF Dividend History & Analysis | 6.7% Yield

TEF has a dividend yield of 6.7% and paid 0.33 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 6.65%
Dividends per Share 12m 0.33
Dividend Growth Rate CAGR 5y -6.87%
Overall Dividend Rating 40.39%
Yield on Cost 5y 12.86%
Payout Ratio 111.2%
Payouts in the last 12m 2
Payout Consistency 5y -43.16%

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: 19.4% (S&P 500: 18.7%)
Total Return 5y: 117.1% (S&P 500: 113.5%)

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost (purchase 5y ago)
ORA 43,333 M 8.32% 15.5%
FNTN 3,849 M 7.09% 15.2%
TELIA 15,288 M 8.63% 11.8%
TEF 29,939 M 6.65% 12.9%
BCE 22,891 M 8.81% 6.84%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap (USD) Growth Rate (CAGR) Payout Consistency
FNTN 3,849 M 113% 73.8%
OPL 3,334 M 24.3% 54.4%
TU 24,358 M 4.85% 96.0%
VZ 186,108 M 1.57% 97.7%
DTE 176,127 M -8.49% 75.7%

Similar Stocks with Attractive Dividends - Compare TEF Dividends with its Peer-Group

FNTN
freenet
 7.09% Yield
TU
Telus
 7.59% Yield
OPL
OrangePL
 6.07% Yield
ORA
Orange S.A.
 8.32% Yield
KPN
Koninklijke KPN
 4.49% Yield
TLK
Telkom Indonesia
 7.17% Yield

TEF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of September 2025

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-06-18 2025-06-18 2025-07-11 Semiannual 0.173 11.6% 3.29%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2025-01-10 Semiannual 0.155 -4.9% 3.73%
2024-06-18 2024-06-18 2024-07-11 Semiannual 0.163 2.5% 3.88%
2023-12-12 2023-12-13 2024-01-03 Semiannual 0.159 -3.6% 3.89%
2023-06-13 2023-06-14 2023-06-29 Semiannual 0.165 6.5% 4.17%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-29 Semiannual 0.155 -1.9% 4.44%
2022-06-01 2022-06-02 2022-06-27 Semiannual 0.158 -4.8% 3.09%
2021-12-01 2021-12-02 2021-12-29 Semiannual 0.166 -31.4% 3.81%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-30 Semiannual 0.242 2.5% 5.04%
2020-12-11 2020-12-14 2021-01-13 Semiannual 0.236 8.3% 5.41%
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-07-17 Semiannual 0.218 -1.8% N/A
2019-12-17 2019-12-18 2020-01-06 Semiannual 0.222 -0.9% N/A
2019-06-18 2019-06-19 2019-07-03 Semiannual 0.224 -1.8% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2019-01-04 Semiannual 0.228 -4.6% N/A
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-06-28 Semiannual 0.239 0.4% N/A
2017-12-12 2017-12-13 2017-12-27 Semiannual 0.238 8.2% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-29 Semiannual 0.22 -39.6% N/A
2016-11-15 2016-11-16 2016-12-09 Semiannual 0.364 -20% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-05-31 Semiannual 0.455 21% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-17 2015-12-17 Other 0.376 -15.7% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-22 Semiannual 0.446 180.5% N/A
2015-04-16 2015-04-06 2015-04-20 Other 0.159 -62.1% N/A
2014-11-17 2014-11-18 2014-12-17 Other 0.42 -24.2% N/A
2014-05-02 2014-05-06 2014-05-19 Semiannual 0.554 17.1% N/A
2013-11-01 2013-11-05 2013-11-18 Semiannual 0.473 -56.3% N/A
2012-05-15 2012-05-17 2012-06-15 Semiannual 1.083 2.3% N/A
2011-11-02 2011-11-04 2011-11-16 Semiannual 1.059 -2.1% N/A
2011-05-03 2011-05-05 2011-05-17 Semiannual 1.082 20.4% N/A
2010-11-03 2010-11-05 2010-11-17 Semiannual 0.8983 5.4% N/A
2010-05-06 2010-05-10 2010-05-20 Semiannual 0.8527 15.9% N/A
2009-11-06 2009-11-10 2009-11-20 Semiannual 0.7357 10.4% N/A
2009-05-07 2009-05-11 2009-05-20 Semiannual 0.6663 3.7% N/A
2008-11-06 2008-11-10 2008-11-19 Semiannual 0.6423 3.1% N/A
2008-05-08 2008-05-12 2008-05-20 Other 0.623 23% N/A
2007-11-08 2007-11-13 2007-11-20 Other 0.5067 24.1% N/A
2007-05-14 2007-05-16 2007-05-23 Other 0.4083 7.1% N/A
2006-11-07 2006-11-09 2006-11-16 Other 0.3813 24.2% N/A
2006-05-09 2006-05-11 2006-05-18 Annual 0.307 -68.6% N/A
2005-11-08 2005-11-10 2005-11-17 Other 0.9778 242.8% N/A
2005-05-10 2005-05-12 2005-05-20 Other 0.2853 17% N/A
2004-11-08 0.2439 4.8% N/A
2004-05-11 2004-05-13 2004-05-21 Annual 0.2327 -27.9% N/A
2003-11-05 2003-10-21 2003-11-06 Other 0.3227 141.5% N/A
2003-10-09 2003-10-14 2003-10-22 Other 0.1337 -7.5% N/A
2003-06-30 2003-07-02 2003-07-10 Other 0.1446 -41.4% N/A
1998-12-24 0.2465 169% N/A
1998-05-14 1998-05-18 1998-05-26 Other 0.0916 25.8% N/A
1998-01-14 1998-01-16 1998-01-27 Other 0.0729 -29% N/A
1997-05-29 1997-06-02 1997-06-10 Other 0.1026 41.9% N/A
1997-01-15 1997-01-17 1997-01-28 Other 0.0723 0% N/A

TEF Dividend FAQ

Telefonica SA ADR (NYSE:TEF) is a leading telecommunications services provider operating in Europe and Latin America, offering a diverse range of services including mobile, fixed, and broadband services, as well as digital products and solutions. The companys comprehensive portfolio includes voice, data, and internet services, wholesale services for telecommunication operators, and innovative digital services such as artificial intelligence, cloud, security, and big data.

What is the Dividend Yield of TEF?

As of September 2025, TEF`s dividend yield is 6.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.33 USD by the current share price of 5.37.

Does TEF pay a dividend?

As of September 2025, TEF paid a dividend of 0.33 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-06-18 and the payout was 0.173 USD.

How often does TEF pay dividends?

TEF pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, TEF has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-06-18.

Will TEF pay dividends in 2025?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.173 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-06-18. The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonica (TEF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TEF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonica (TEF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of TEF?

TEF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -6.87% per year.
Negative growth: TEF's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of TEF?

TEF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 12.9%. If you bought TEF's shares at 2.47 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.33 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 12.9% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TEF?

TEF Payout Consistency is 71.5%. 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.
Unstable: Telefonica has an inconsistent track record of dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TEF have a good Dividend Yield?

TEF`s 6.65% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TEF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TEF is 111.2%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of TEF?

TEF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 40.39%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TEF Outstanding Shares Analysis

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

Telefonica`s outstanding shares have decreased by approximately -1.38% annually over the past 3 years (Correlation: -68.7%), positively influencing the share price.

Has Telefonica ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last Stock Split was on 2011-01-21 with a factor of 3:1. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 3.
Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1986 3,450,565,300
1987 3,450,565,300
1988 3,450,565,300
1989 3,450,565,300
1990 3,450,565,300
1991 3,450,565,300
1994 3,354,294,400
1995 3,447,111,700 +2.77%
1996 3,447,108,400 -0%
1997 3,722,878,300 +8%
1998 3,173,278,000 -14.76%
1999 3,922,720,400 +23.62%
2000 4,771,876,800 +21.65%
2001 5,169,171,600 +8.33%
2002 5,261,039,900 +1.78%
2003 5,151,663,200 -2.08%
2004 5,151,663,200
2005 4,877,901,000 -5.31%
2006 4,828,100,000 -1.02%
2007 4,730,200,000 -2.03%
2008 4,625,800,000 -2.21%
2009 4,536,000,000 -1.94%
2010 4,512,000,000 -0.53%
2011 4,488,000,000 -0.53%
2012 4,467,000,000 -0.47%
2013 4,534,000,000 +1.5%
2014 4,665,000,000 +2.89%
2015 4,974,000,000 +6.62%
2016 5,053,000,000 +1.59%
2017 5,125,000,000 +1.42%
2018 5,127,000,000 +0.04%
2019 5,114,000,000 -0.25%
2020 5,435,000,000 +6.28%
2021 5,668,000,000 +4.29%
2022 5,699,000,000 +0.55%
2023 5,651,000,000 -0.84%
2024 5,634,000,000 -0.3%
2025 5,637,918,400 +0.07%

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: 2025-09-11 04:11