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
5.0%
Payout Ratio
37.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
2 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
37.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
2 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.9% and trend is flat.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.0%
Trailing DPS$1.14
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout37.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout42.1%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score7/9
Growth
Growth Streak2 years
3Y CAGR0.0%
5Y CAGR0.0%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.9%
YOC Trendflat
Total Returns
Buyback Yield3.2%
Total Shareholder Yield8.3%
1Y Total Return0.5%
5Y Total Return13.5%
Div Contribution (5Y)25.8%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$11,35110Y ago$13,35620Y ago$13,356
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.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (9 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
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 42.1%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 7/9 — strong financial health.
Growth Track Record
TBB has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years, 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: 5.0% dividend yield, 3.2% buyback yield, 8.3% 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 13.5%, with dividends contributing 25.8% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $13,356 today.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$6.69
Avg/Payment$0.3344
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2026Latest | $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 |
| Jul 17, 2024 | $0.3344 | — | 5.80% | Aug 1, 2024 |
| Apr 15, 2024 | $0.3344 | — | 6.01% | May 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Integrated Telecom and Media Groups
#6 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.0%
#6 of 9
Safety
Sustainable
37.4% payout
Streak
2Y
0.0% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
8.3%
#4 of 9
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TBBAT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB … | $139.3B | 5.0% | 37.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
VZVerizon Communicatio… | $211.4B | 5.4% | 66.9% | 10 | Watch |
TAT&T Inc. | $196.0B | 4.1% | 37.4% | 2 | Sustainable |
AMXAmérica Móvil, S.A.B… | $78.4B | 2.3% | 40.0% | 5 | Sustainable |
VODVodafone Group Publi… | $35.8B | 5.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
VIVTelefônica Brasil S.… | $27.0B | 1.8% | 45.6% | 0 | Sustainable |
1st BCEBCE Inc. | $24.5B | 11.0% | 10.5% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd TEFTelefónica, S.A. | $24.4B | 8.5% | — | 0 | Unknown |
3rd TUTELUS Corporation | $21.4B | 5.6% | 1.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
Annual Dividend History
38 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.33 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.2% |
| 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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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 +5.0%. Payments are made Annual.
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 Annual.
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 +42.1%. The 2-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
How many years has TBB increased its dividend?
TBB has 2 consecutive years of dividend growth. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +0.0%.
How often does TBB pay dividends?
AT&T Inc. 5.35% GLB NTS 66 pays dividends Annual. 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 $11,351 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 +5.0% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.