AT&T Dividend History | (T)
AT&T (T) pays a dividend of $0.2775 per share annually ($0.2775 per share for the most recent quarter), giving investors a dividend yield of approximately 5.01% annually (4.68% for the most recent quarter). The company distributes about 74.97% of its earnings annually (21.83% for the most recent quarter) as dividends (payout ratio). The ex-dividend date is Jan 12, 2026.
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Stock Price
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Market cap
$0 B
FY, 2022Dividends
$0
FY, 2022PE Ratio
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Shares Outsanding
$198.3 B
FY, 2022Market Capitalization
$198.3 B
FY, 2022AT&T's Dividend Trend
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Dividend Yield (TTM)
4.76%
The dividend yield shows how much a company pays in dividends each year relative to its stock price. For example, if a stock is $100 and pays $5 per year in dividends, the yield is 5%.
Dividend (TTM)
$1.11
A dividend is the cash payment per share made by the company to its shareholders every quarter (though frequency can vary by company). It represents a portion of profits returned to investors. Dividends are taxed as income, not as capital gains.
Payout Ratio (TTM)
36.88%
The dividend payout ratio measures how much of a company’s net earnings are paid out as dividends.
Payout Frequency
Quarterly
It refers to how often dividends are distributed.
- Quarterly (most common in the U.S.)
- Semi-annual (common in Europe/Asia)
- Annual (once a year)
Ex-Dividend Date
Jan 12, 2026
- The date when a stock trades without the right to receive the next dividend payment. If you buy the stock on or after this date, you won’t receive the upcoming dividend payment.
- Investors must own the stock before this date to be eligible for the upcoming dividend payment.
- The ex-dividend date for stocks is typically two business days before the record date.
Dividend Payment Date
Feb 02, 2026
The date on which the dividend is actually paid out to shareholders (via cash in a brokerage account or stock issuance).
Continuous Dividend Years
43
The number of years the company has paid dividends continuously.
AT&T Dividend Dates
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Dividend Amount
The actual cash (or stock) dividend paid per share. Example: If the dividend is $0.25 per share and you own 100 shares, you get $25. |
Period
The time between two dividend payments. For example, if a company pays dividends every three months, the dividend period is one quarter. |
Declaration Date
It’s the date when a company’s board of directors officially announces:
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Pay Date
The date on which the dividend is actually paid out to shareholders (via cash in a brokerage account or stock issuance). |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AT&T's current dividend?
AT&T currently pays $0.2775 per share quarterly ($0.2775 per share annually).
What is AT&T's dividend yield?
AT&T's dividend yield is approximately 5.01% annually.
What is AT&T's dividend payout ratio?
AT&T distributes approximately 74.97% of its annual earnings as dividends.
How long has AT&T been paying dividends?
AT&T has a history of 43 continuous dividend years, meaning it has paid dividends every year without interruption.
What is AT&T's ex-dividend date?
AT&T's ex-dividend date is Jan 12, 2026. The ex-dividend date is the cutoff date to be eligible for the next dividend. You must own AT&T stock before this date to receive the upcoming dividend. If you purchase the stock on or after the ex-dividend date, you will not receive the dividend.
What has been AT&T's dividend growth recently?
AT&T's dividend has grown over the past year, with a 1-year dividend growth of 0.63%, reflecting a steady increase in payouts to shareholders.





