Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.69
TE Connectivity plc (TEL) Dividend History
Income profile from 2007 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
1.3%
Payout Ratio
43.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
15 years
TEL Dividend Income Check
Safety
43.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
15 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.3% and trend is rising.
TEL Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield1.3%
Trailing DPS$2.69
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout43.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout21.4%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score5/9
Growth
Growth Streak15 years
3Y CAGR8.4%
5Y CAGR7.9%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.3%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield2.2%
Total Shareholder Yield3.4%
1Y Total Return-1.0%
5Y Total Return60.9%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.0%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,08710Y ago$36,47620Y ago$62,518
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.
TEL Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (20 years of payments)
TEL Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
TE Connectivity plc distributes 43.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 21.4%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 5/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
TEL has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 8.4% and 5-year CAGR of 7.9%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, TEL returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 1.3% dividend yield, 2.2% buyback yield, 3.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.3% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 60.9%, with dividends contributing 9.0% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $36,476 today.
TEL Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$12.88
Avg/Payment$0.6440
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2026Latest | $0.7800 | — | 1.48% | Dec 11, 2026 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | $0.7800 | — | 1.46% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.7800 | ↑ +9.9% | 1.44% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.7100 | — | 1.21% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 1.27% | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.7100 | — | 1.33% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| May 21, 2025 | $0.7100 | ↑ +9.2% | 1.67% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $0.6500 | — | 1.68% | Mar 7, 2025 |
TEL Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#2 yield in peer group
Div Yield
1.3%
#2 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
43.6% payout
Streak
15Y
7.9% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.4%
#3 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2nd TELTE Connectivity plc | $61.9B | 1.3% | 43.6% | 15 | Sustainable |
 APHAmphenol Corporation | $204.3B | 0.4% | 18.8% | 8 | Sustainable |
3rd  HUBBHubbell Incorporated | $24.2B | 1.2% | 32.3% | 18 | Sustainable |
 BDCBelden Inc. | $4.4B | 0.2% | 3.4% | 0 | Sustainable |
 GLWCorning Inc | $137.4B | 0.7% | 62.6% | 0 | Watch |
 CRSCarpenter Technology… | $19.9B | 0.2% | — | 0 | Unknown |
1st  LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc… | $15.5B | 1.3% | 14.5% | 7 | Sustainable |
TEL Annual Dividend History (2003–2026)
24 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $3.05 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 2.5% |
| 2025 | $2.78 | 9.4% | 4 | $6.16 | 45.1% | 2.22x | 2.3% |
| 2024 | $2.54 | 9.0% | 4 | $10.33 | 24.6% | 4.07x | 2.1% |
| 2023 | $2.33 | 6.9% | 4 | $6.03 | 38.6% | 2.59x | 1.9% |
| 2022 | $2.18 | 10.1% | 4 | $7.47 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.8% |
| 2021 | $1.98 | 4.2% | 4 | $6.79 | 29.2% | 3.43x | 1.6% |
| 2020 | $1.90 | 4.4% | 4 | $-0.78 | — | — | 1.6% |
| 2019 | $1.82 | 5.8% | 4 | $5.68 | 32.0% | 3.12x | 1.5% |
| 2018 | $1.72 | 9.6% | 4 | $7.27 | 23.7% | 4.23x | 1.4% |
| 2017 | $1.57 | 9.0% | 4 | $4.70 | 33.4% | 2.99x | 1.3% |
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TEL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TEL stock.
How much dividend does TEL pay per share?
TE Connectivity plc (TEL) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.69 per share, with a current dividend yield of +1.3%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is TEL's next ex-dividend date?
TEL's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. TEL typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is TEL's dividend safe?
TEL's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +43.6% and FCF payout ratio of +21.4%. With 15 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is TEL a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, TE Connectivity plc is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 15 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +7.9%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does TEL pay dividends?
TE Connectivity plc pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $2.69 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 19+ years from 2007 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in TEL grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in TEL five years ago would be worth approximately $16,087 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is TEL's yield on cost for long-term holders?
TEL's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.3% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +1.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.