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AT&T
dividend history, payout ratio & dates
- Stocks
- Communication Services
- NYSE: T
- Dividend
Last dividend date: Oct 12, 2026
Dividend yield: 6.02%
Payout ratio: 46%
AT&T's last dividend was on Oct 12, 2026 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.278 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.39 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 6.07% based on its recent close price.
T dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
AT&T Dividend yield
AT&T's dividend yield of 6.07% is above the Communication Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with its Communication Services sector average of 3.75%, AT&T's dividend yield is 62% higher. The current dividend yield is similar to the historical average of 6.1% of the last 5 years.
T Dividend history
AT&T has been paying dividends since 1991. T has issued five dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has grown by 25% since one year ago. And with the stock price down by 11% from a year ago, the dividend yield has grown by 40%.
AT&T Dividend history chart
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | $0.278 | 6.17% |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $0.278 | 5% |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $0.278 | 5.25% |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.278 | 4.2% |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.278 | 4.68% |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.278 | 4.29% |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.278 | 4.02% |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.278 | 4.21% |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.278 | 5.12% |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.278 | 5.23% |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.278 | 5.92% |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.278 | 6.57% |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.278 | 6.55% |
| Oct 6, 2023 | $0.278 | 7.68% |
| Jul 7, 2023 | $0.278 | 7.11% |
| Apr 6, 2023 | $0.278 | 5.65% |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $0.278 | 5.83% |
| Oct 6, 2022 | $0.278 | 8.83% |
| Jul 8, 2022 | $0.278 | 7.67% |
| Apr 13, 2022 | $0.278 | 9.46% |
| Jan 7, 2022 | $0.52 | 7.91% |
| Oct 7, 2021 | $0.52 | 7.68% |
| Jul 8, 2021 | $0.52 | 7.38% |
| Apr 8, 2021 | $0.52 | 6.93% |
| Jan 8, 2021 | $0.52 | 7.17% |
| Oct 8, 2020 | $0.52 | 7.27% |
| Jul 9, 2020 | $0.52 | 7.01% |
| Apr 8, 2020 | $0.52 | 6.89% |
| Jan 9, 2020 | $0.52 | 5.28% |
| Oct 9, 2019 | $0.51 | 5.51% |
| Jul 9, 2019 | $0.51 | 6.05% |
| Apr 9, 2019 | $0.51 | 6.36% |
| Jan 9, 2019 | $0.51 | 6.68% |
| Oct 9, 2018 | $0.5 | 5.97% |
| Jul 9, 2018 | $0.5 | 6.19% |
| Apr 9, 2018 | $0.5 | 5.63% |
| Jan 9, 2018 | $0.5 | 5.25% |
| Oct 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 5.08% |
| Jul 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 5.24% |
| Apr 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 4.78% |
| Jan 6, 2017 | $0.49 | 4.67% |
| Oct 5, 2016 | $0.48 | 4.9% |
| Jul 6, 2016 | $0.48 | 4.43% |
| Apr 6, 2016 | $0.48 | 4.92% |
| Jan 6, 2016 | $0.48 | 5.55% |
| Oct 7, 2015 | $0.47 | 5.68% |
| Jul 8, 2015 | $0.47 | 5.38% |
| Apr 8, 2015 | $0.47 | 5.7% |
| Jan 7, 2015 | $0.47 | 5.58% |
AT&T dividend payout ratio
Payout ratio
AT&T's payout ratio of 46% is below the Communication Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 52.8%, AT&T's payout ratio is 13% lower.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
T dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc | 30.68% | $10.41 | 341.3% |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 6.33% | $2.81 | 73.3% |
| CMCSA Comcast Corp - Class A | 6.27% | $1.32 | 42.3% |
| T AT&T Inc | 6.02% | $1.39 | 46% |
| TMUS T-Mobile US Inc | 3.27% | $5.16 | 53.8% |
| DIS Walt Disney Co (The) | 1.38% | $1.5 | 30.8% |
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co | 1.06% | $0.11 | N/A |
Frequently asked questions
Does AT&T pay a dividend?
Yes, AT&T has been paying dividends for the last 35 years.
When was T's last dividend?
AT&T's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 12, 2026. The dividend amount was $0.278 per share.
How much dividend does AT&T pay (per share)?
T's annualized dividend per share is $1.39.
What is AT&T's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of AT&T is 6.07%.
What is AT&T's dividend payout ratio?
AT&T's dividend payout ratio is 46%.
Does AT&T pay a good dividend?
AT&T's dividend yield is more than the Communication Services sector average.
Special dividends are included in TTM DPS and yield.