TDS Dividend History, Dates & Yield

B-

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. · Communication Services

Current Price
$45.35
Dividend Yield
0.35%
Annual Dividend
$0.16
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
29.10%
Next Ex-Date
TBA
B-
Overall
F
Yield
C
Growth
B
Safety
A+
Consistency
A
Performance
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Dividend Growth & Streak

Payout Ratio
29.10%
FCF Payout Ratio
9.70%
5Y Growth Rate
-25.13%
1Y Growth Rate
33.33%
Consecutive Increases
1 years
Consecutive Payments
42 years

Payment History

20 payments (of 165 total)
Ex-DateAmount
Mar 16, 2026$0.0400
Dec 15, 2025$0.0400
Sep 15, 2025$0.0400
Jun 16, 2025$0.0400
Mar 17, 2025$0.0400
Dec 16, 2024$0.0400
Sep 16, 2024$0.0400
Jun 14, 2024$0.0400
Mar 14, 2024$0.1900
Dec 14, 2023$0.1850
Sep 14, 2023$0.1850
Jun 14, 2023$0.1850
Mar 14, 2023$0.1850
Dec 14, 2022$0.1800
Sep 14, 2022$0.1800
Jun 14, 2022$0.1800
Mar 14, 2022$0.1800
Dec 14, 2021$0.1750
Sep 14, 2021$0.1750
Jun 14, 2021$0.1750

5-Year Yield Range

Where TDS's yield sits today
Avg 2.76%High 6.86%Low 0.35%Current 0.35%
0.35%6.86%

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. pay dividends?

Yes, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) pays a quarterly dividend of $0.16 per share annually, yielding 0.35%.

How much does TDS pay in dividends per year?

TDS pays $0.16 per share annually in quarterly payments.

Is TDS's dividend safe?

TDS has a payout ratio of 29.1% and has paid dividends for 42 consecutive years. Its dividend safety grade is B.

What is TDS's dividend growth rate?

TDS has grown its dividend at -25.13% annually over the past 5 years.

Has TDS ever cut its dividend?

Yes, TDS's last dividend decrease was on Jan 1, 2023.

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