T At&T dividend history, payout ratio & dates
At&T's last dividend was on Oct 10, 2024 (ex-date) with a distribution of $0.278 per share. On an annualized basis, the company has a current payout of $1.11 per share. This brings the dividend yield to 4.88% based on its recent close price.
Key dates
- T last dividend date: Oct 10, 2024
T dividend stats
vs. Communication Services sector
Dividend yield
At&T's dividend yield of 4.88% is above the Communication Services sector, the industry and its peers average. If we compare it with its Communication Services sector average of 3.39%, At&T's dividend yield is 44% higher. The current dividend yield is less than the historical average of 7.0% of the last 5 years.
Dividend history
At&T has been paying dividends since 1994. T has issued four quarterly dividends in the last twelve months. The annualized DPS has not changed since one year ago. But with the stock price up by 38% from a year ago, the dividend yield marks a decrease of 28%.
Recent dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Yield (TTM) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 90.2% is above the Communication Services sector, the industry and its peers average. Compared to its Communication Services sector average of 52.3%, At&T's payout ratio is 72% higher.
Total amount of dividends paid per financial year (from cash flow)
T dividend vs peer dividends
| Name | Dividend yield | DPS | Payout ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 6.69% | $2.67 | 115.2% |
| T At&T Inc | 4.88% | $1.11 | 90.2% |
| CMCSA Comcast Corp | 3.19% | $1.22 | 32.7% |
| TMUS T-Mobile US Inc | 1.28% | $2.83 | 31.9% |
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc | 0.91% | $0.31 | N/A |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 0.85% | $0.95 | 34.9% |
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co | 0.8% | $0.1 | 2.5% |
Frequently asked questions
Does At&T pay a dividend?
Yes, At&T has been paying dividends for the last 30 years.
When was T's last dividend?
At&T's last dividend ex-date was on Oct 10, 2024. The dividend amount was $0.278 per share.
How much dividend does At&T pay (per share)?
T's annualized dividend per share is $1.11.
What is At&T's dividend yield?
The current dividend yield of At&T is 4.88%.
How often does At&T pay dividends?
At&T pays four dividends per year.
What is At&T's dividend payout ratio?
At&T's dividend payout ratio is 90.2%.
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. Data from 
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