Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.14
AT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB NTS 66 (TBB) Dividend History
Income profile from 2018 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.6%
Payout Ratio
37.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
TBB 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 4.9% and trend is flat.
TBB Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.6%
Trailing DPS$1.14
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout66.2%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.6%
Total Shareholder Yield9.2%
1Y Total Return-2.9%
5Y Total Return1.3%
Div Contribution (5Y)24.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$10,12510Y ago$12,64120Y ago$12,641
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
TBB Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
TBB Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
AT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB NTS 66 distributes 37.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 66.2%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TBB does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of 0.0% and 5-year CAGR of 0.0%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TBB returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.6% dividend yield, 3.6% buyback yield, 9.2% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.9% and is currently flat. The 5-year total return is 1.3%, with dividends contributing 24.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $12,641 today.
TBB Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$6.69
Avg/Payment$0.3344
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2026Latest | $0.3344 | — | 6.54% | Aug 3, 2026 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | $0.3344 | — | 6.20% | May 1, 2026 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | $0.3344 | — | 5.97% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Oct 17, 2025 | $0.3344 | — | 5.76% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Jul 17, 2025 | $0.3344 | — | 5.87% | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Apr 16, 2025 | $0.3344 | — | 5.94% | May 1, 2025 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | $0.3344 | — | 5.58% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | $0.3344 | — | 5.46% | Nov 1, 2024 |
TBB Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#3 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.6%
#3 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
37.4% payout
Streak
0Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
9.2%
#2 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3rd TBBAT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB … | $125.6B | 5.6% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st  VZVerizon Communicatio… | $194.3B | 5.8% | 66.9% | 21 | Watch |
 TAT&T Inc. | $158.7B | 5.0% | 37.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 LUMNLumen Technologies, … | $8.3B | 0.0% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 TMUST-Mobile US, Inc. | $197.7B | 2.0% | 37.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  CMCSAComcast Corporation | $84.4B | 5.8% | 24.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
 ERICTelefonaktiebolaget … | $36.3B | 2.5% | 33.6% | 6 | Sustainable |
TBB Annual Dividend History (1989–2026)
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.00 | — | 3 | — | — | — | 3.7% |
| 2025 | $1.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $3.04 | 44.0% | 2.27x | 4.9% |
| 2024 | $1.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.49 | 89.8% | 1.11x | 4.9% |
| 2023 | $1.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.97 | 67.9% | 1.47x | 4.9% |
| 2022 | $1.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.13 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2021 | $1.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $2.73 | 49.0% | 2.04x | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $1.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $-0.75 | — | — | 4.9% |
| 2019 | $1.34 | 0.0% | 4 | $1.89 | 70.8% | 1.41x | 4.9% |
| 2018 | $1.34 | — | 4 | $2.85 | 46.9% | 2.13x | 4.9% |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $4.76 | — | — | — |
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TBB — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TBB stock.
How much dividend does TBB pay per share?
AT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB NTS 66 (TBB) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.14 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.6%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is TBB's next ex-dividend date?
TBB's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TBB typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is TBB's dividend safe?
TBB's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +37.4% and FCF payout ratio of +66.2%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has TBB increased its dividend?
TBB has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does TBB pay dividends?
AT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB NTS 66 pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $1.14 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 8+ years from 2018 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TBB grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TBB five years ago would be worth approximately $10,125 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TBB's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TBB's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.9% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.