Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.14
AT&T Inc. (T) Dividend History
Income profile from 1984 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.2%
Payout Ratio
37.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
T Dividend Income Check
Safety
37.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 5.0% and trend is falling.
T Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.2%
Trailing DPS$1.14
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout75.3%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-6.4%
5Y CAGR-11.8%
Yield on Cost (5Y)5.0%
YOC Trendfalling
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.9%
Total Shareholder Yield8.1%
1Y Total Return-16.4%
5Y Total Return30.8%
Div Contribution (5Y)29.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$13,08410Y ago$12,46520Y ago$26,337
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). T's recent 5Y regime has been stronger than its full 10Y period, so 5Y can appear higher than 10Y.
T Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (43 years of payments)
T Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AT&T Inc. distributes 37.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 75.3%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
T does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -6.4% and 5-year CAGR of -11.8%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, T returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.2% dividend yield, 2.9% buyback yield, 8.1% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 5.0% and is currently falling. The 5-year total return is 30.8%, with dividends contributing 29.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,465 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
T Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$6.28
Avg/Payment$0.3139
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2026Latest | $0.2775 | — | 4.20% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.2775 | — | 4.68% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.2775 | — | 4.29% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.2775 | — | 4.02% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.2775 | — | 4.21% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2775 | — | 5.12% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.2775 | — | 5.23% | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.2775 | — | 5.92% | Aug 1, 2024 |
T Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.2%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
37.4% payout
Streak
0Y
-11.8% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.1%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAT&T Inc. | $153.7B | 5.2% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
3rd  VZVerizon Communicatio… | $191.4B | 6.0% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $196.6B | 2.0% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
 LUMNLumen Technologies, … | $8.4B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
2nd  CMCSAComcast Corporation | $81.7B | 6.0% | 24.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
1st  CABOCable One, Inc. | $233M | 7.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 AAPLApple Inc. | $4.4T | 0.3% | 13.8% | 13 | Sustainable |
T Annual Dividend History (1984–2026)
43 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.56 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $1.11 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.04 | 36.5% | 2.74x | 5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.11 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.49 | 74.5% | 1.34x | 5.0% |
| 2023 | $1.11 | -17.9% | 4 | $1.97 | 56.3% | 1.77x | 5.0% |
| 2022 | $1.35 | -35.0% | 4 | $-1.13 | — | — | 6.1% |
| 2021 | $2.08 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.73 | 76.2% | 1.31x | 9.4% |
| 2020 | $2.08 | 2.0% | 4 | $-0.75 | — | — | 9.4% |
| 2019 | $2.04 | 2.0% | 4 | $1.89 | 107.9% | 0.93x | 9.2% |
| 2018 | $2.00 | 2.0% | 4 | $2.85 | 70.2% | 1.43x | 9.0% |
| 2017 | $1.96 | 2.1% | 4 | $4.76 | 41.2% | 2.43x | 8.8% |
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T — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying T stock.
How much dividend does T pay per share?
AT&T Inc. (T) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.14 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.2%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is T's next ex-dividend date?
T's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. T typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is T's dividend safe?
T's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.4% and FCF payout ratio of +75.3%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has T increased its dividend?
T has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is -11.8%.
How often does T pay dividends?
AT&T Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.14 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 42+ years from 1984 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in T grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in T five years ago would be worth approximately $13,084 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is T's yield on cost for long-term holders?
T's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +5.0% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.2% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.