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AT&T (T) Dividend Yield, Date & History

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$20.67 +0.09 (+0.45%)
As of 03:51 PM Eastern
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AT&T Dividend Summary

Dividend Yield
5.37%
Annual Dividend
$1.11
Upcoming Ex-Dividend Date
Jul. 10
Upcoming Payment Date
Aug. 3
Annualized 5-Year
Dividend Growth
-11.80%
Dividend Payout Ratio
37.25%

AT&T (T) pays quarterly dividends, with an annual dividend of $1.11 per share and a dividend yield of 5.37%. Investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Friday, July 10, 2026 will receive the next quarterly payment of $0.2775 per share, scheduled for Monday, August 3, 2026. The company currently pays out 37.25% of its earnings and 21.37% of its cash flow as dividends.

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T Dividend Payments by Quarter

The chart below displays up to four years of AT&T's dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.

T Dividend Yield Over Time

The chart below tracks AT&T's dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.

AT&T vs. The Competition

Compare AT&T's annual dividend and yield with averages for Computer and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.

TypeAT&TComputer CompaniesNYSE Companies
Annual Dividend$1.11$0.04$1.70
Dividend Yield5.45%3.17%3.98%

AT&T Dividend Payout Ratio

Dividend payout ratios express the dividend as a percentage of another metric, such as earnings or cash flow, and can be used to assess dividend sustainability.

TypePayout Ratio
Based on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings37.25%
Based on This Year's Estimate48.05%
Based on Next Year's Estimate44.05%
Based on Cashflow21.70%

AT&T Dividend History by Quarter

AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
6/24/2026quarterly$0.2775 - 4.97%7/10/20267/10/20268/3/2026
3/27/2026quarterly$0.2775 - 4.19%4/10/20264/10/20265/1/2026
12/15/2025quarterly$0.2775 - 4.68%1/12/20261/12/20262/2/2026
9/25/2025quarterly$0.2775 - 4.29%10/10/202510/10/202511/3/2025
6/25/2025quarterly$0.2775 - 3.97%7/10/20257/10/20258/1/2025
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3/21/2025quarterly$0.2775 - 3.94%4/10/20254/10/20255/1/2025
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9/27/2024quarterly$0.2775 - 5.1%10/10/202410/10/202411/1/2024

This table shows AT&T's quarterly dividend history, including payout amounts, yield, dividend changes, and key dates. Use the date filter to explore data as far back as 2013 to analyze trends over time.

AT&T Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions

The current dividend yield for AT&T is 5.45%. Learn more on T's dividend yield history.

The annual dividend for T shares is $1.11. Learn more on T's annual dividend history.

AT&T pays quarterly dividends to shareholders.

AT&T's next quarterly dividend payment of $0.2775 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, August 3, 2026.

AT&T's most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.2775 per share was made to shareholders on Friday, May 1, 2026.

AT&T's next ex-dividend date is Friday, July 10, 2026.

AT&T's most recent ex-dividend date was Friday, April 10, 2026.

Over the past five years, the company's dividend has not grown. It has decreased by -11.80%.

The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.0005 on Tuesday, June 28, 2022.

The dividend payout ratio for T is:
  • 37.25% based on the trailing year of earnings
  • 48.05% based on this year's estimates
  • 44.05% based on next year's estimates
  • 21.70% based on cash flow

AT&T's dividend yield of 5.39% is higher than the average Computer and Technology company that issues a dividend. T has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks 5.35, making it a leading dividend payer. AT&T's dividend payout ratio of 37.25% is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75% of its earnings.

Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate AT&T stock as a Moderate Buy, forecasting growth opportunities and potential value appreciation.


This page (NYSE:T) was last updated on 7/6/2026 by MarketBeat.com Staff.
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