TEL Dividend History & Analysis | 5.9% Yield
TEL has a dividend yield of 5.9% and paid 9.6 NOK 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 |
3,300 M | 8.26% | 14.01% |
| VIV NYSE Telefonica Brasil |
18,119 M | 6.51% | 14.44% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
23,816 M | 6.69% | 7.74% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
19,691 M | 5.94% | 8.86% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
204,373 M | 6.65% | 7.03% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
49,573 M | 4.72% | 10.60% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
55,307 M | 3.99% | 9.76% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
18,283 M | 4.25% | 8.72% |
| TELIA ST Telia |
18,249 M | 4.73% | 7.36% |
| T NYSE AT&T |
172,338 M | 4.64% | 7.37% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDT NYSE IDT |
1,655 M | 19.35% | 100.0% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
55,307 M | 16.54% | 100.0% |
| DTE XETRA Deutsche Telekom |
163,044 M | 12.14% | 100.0% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
18,283 M | 8.33% | 100.0% |
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
3,300 M | 7.36% | 100.0% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
204,373 M | 2.04% | 100.0% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
49,573 M | 2.19% | 99.2% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
19,691 M | 1.34% | 100.0% |
| SCMN SW Swisscom |
41,098 M | 3.40% | 97.0% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
23,816 M | 0.25% | 98.3% |
TEL 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-27 | Final | 4.7 | -6% | N/A | |
| 2026-05-20 | 2026-06-02 | Interim | 5 | +8.7% | 3.16% | |
| 2025-10-16 | 2025-10-28 | Final | 4.6 | -8% | 2.78% | |
| 2025-05-22 | 2025-06-03 | Interim | 5 | +11.1% | 3.25% | |
| 2024-10-17 | 2024-10-29 | Final | 4.5 | -10% | 3.4% | |
| 2024-05-08 | 2024-05-22 | Interim | 5 | +13.6% | 4.02% | |
| 2023-10-19 | 2023-10-31 | Final | 4.4 | -12% | 3.81% | |
| 2023-05-11 | 2023-05-23 | Interim | 5 | +16.3% | 3.99% | |
| 2022-10-06 | 2022-10-19 | Final | 4.3 | -14% | 4.44% | |
| 2022-05-12 | 2022-05-24 | Interim | 5 | +25% | 4.05% | |
| 2021-10-07 | 2021-10-20 | Final | 4 | 0% | 2.83% |
TEL Dividend FAQ
As of August 2026, TEL's dividend yield is 5.94%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 9.60 NOK by the current share price of 133.70.
As of August 2026, TEL paid a dividend of 9.60 NOK in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-10-15 and the payout was 4.7 NOK.
TEL pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, TEL has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-10-15.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TEL for the next payments are between 4.741 (+0.9%) and 5.277 (+12.3%). This indicates a solid dividend increase compared to the last payment. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 7.49%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 4.7 NOK with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-10-15. The next Ex-Dividend date for Telenor ASA (TEL) is 2026-10-15.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Telenor ASA (TEL) is 2026-10-15.
TEL's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 1.34% per year. Weak growth: TEL's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
TEL's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 8.86%. If you bought TEL's shares at 108.31 NOK five years ago, your current annual dividend income (9.60 NOK per share, trailing 12 months) equals 8.86% of your original purchase price.
TEL Payout Consistency is 100.0%. 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: Telenor ASA has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
TEL's 5.94% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of TEL is 116.8%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
TEL's Overall Dividend Rating is 62.52%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
TEL 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: 2026-08-18 02:46 UTC