Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Dividend Yield, Date & History $34.25 +0.08 (+0.23%) As of 06/12/2025 03:58 PM Eastern Add Compare Share Share Dividend Stock AnalysisAnalyst ForecastsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsHeadlinesOptions ChainOwnershipSEC FilingsShort InterestTrendsBuy This Stock Telephone and Data Systems Dividend SummaryDividend Yield0.47%Annual Dividend$0.16Next Dividend Payment Jun. 30 Dividend Payout Ratio -15.24% Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share, with a dividend yield of 0.47%. The next quarterly payment of $0.04 per share is scheduled for Monday, June 30, to investors who own the stock before the ex-dividend date of Monday, June 16. The company currently pays out -15.24% of its earnings and 2.26% of its cash flow as dividends. Get Dividend Stock Ideas Daily Enter your email address below to receive the DividendStocks.com newsletter, a daily email that contains dividend stock ideas, ex-dividend stocks, and the latest dividend investing news. Enter your email to sign up for newsletter Sign Up Skip Charts & View Dividend HistoryTDS Dividend Payments by QuarterDividend Payments by Quarter Chart DescriptionThe chart below displays up to four years of Telephone and Data Systems' dividend payment history by quarter. The blue bars represent historical dividend payments, while the gray bars indicate future payments.Open Telephone and Data Systems in Dividend Calculator TDS Dividend Yield Over TimeDividend Yield Over Time Chart DescriptionThe chart below tracks Telephone and Data Systems' dividend yield over the past four years. The line represents changes in yield by quarter, providing a clear view of trends over time.Open Telephone and Data Systems in Dividend Yield Calculator Telephone and Data Systems vs. The CompetitionCompare Telephone and Data Systems' annual dividend, yield, and 3-year growth rate with averages for Utilities and NYSE companies to evaluate its performance against the market.TypeTelephone and Data SystemsUtilities CompaniesNYSE CompaniesAnnual Dividend$0.16$0.04$1.43Dividend Yield0.47%5.66%3.83%Annualized 3-Year Dividend Growth0.00%5.97%7.21%Telephone and Data Systems Dividend Payout RatioDividend 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 RatioBased on Trailing 12 Months of Earnings-15.24%Based on This Year's Estimate-51.61%Based on Next Year's Estimate-80.00%Based on Cashflow2.26% Telephone and Data Systems Dividend History by Quarter Custom Range 3 Months 6 Months Year-to-Date 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 5 Years 10 Years All Time Time Frame Start Date End Date Export to Excel AnnouncedPeriodPaymentPayment ChangeYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date5/22/2025quarterly$0.04 - 0.47%6/16/20256/16/20256/30/20252/21/2025quarterly$0.04 - 0.4%3/17/20253/17/20253/31/202511/26/2024quarterly$0.04 - 0.47%12/16/202412/16/202412/31/20248/8/2024quarterly$0.04 - 0.77%9/16/20249/16/20249/30/20245/28/2024quarterly$0.04-$0.1578.95%4.5%6/14/20246/14/20246/28/2024 Get the Latest News and Ratings for TDS and Related StocksEnter your email address below to receive the latest news and analysts' ratings for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. 2/16/2024quarterly$0.19+$0.00502.70%4.12%3/14/20243/15/20243/28/202412/1/2023quarterly$0.1850 - 3.5%12/14/202312/15/202312/29/20238/11/2023quarterly$0.1850 - 4.25%9/14/20239/15/20239/29/2023This table shows Telephone and Data Systems' 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. Telephone and Data Systems Dividend - Frequently Asked Questions What is Telephone and Data Systems' dividend yield? The current dividend yield for Telephone and Data Systems is 0.47%. Learn more on TDS's dividend yield history. How much is Telephone and Data Systems' annual dividend? The annual dividend for TDS shares is $0.16. Learn more on TDS's annual dividend history. How often does Telephone and Data Systems pay dividends? Telephone and Data Systems pays quarterly dividends to shareholders. When is Telephone and Data Systems' next dividend payment? Telephone and Data Systems' next quarterly dividend payment of $0.04 per share will be made to shareholders on Monday, June 30, 2025. When was Telephone and Data Systems' most recent dividend payment? Telephone and Data Systems' most recent quarterly dividend payment of $0.04 per share was made to shareholders on Monday, March 31, 2025. When is Telephone and Data Systems' ex-dividend date? Telephone and Data Systems' next ex-dividend date is Monday, June 16, 2025. When was Telephone and Data Systems' most recent ex-dividend date? Telephone and Data Systems' most recent ex-dividend date was Monday, March 17, 2025. When did Telephone and Data Systems last increase or decrease its dividend? The most recent change in the company's dividend was a decrease of $0.15 on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. What is Telephone and Data Systems' dividend payout ratio? The dividend payout ratio for TDS is: -15.24% based on the trailing year of earnings 2.26% based on cash flow Is Telephone and Data Systems a good dividend stock? Telephone and Data Systems' dividend yield of 0.45% is lower than the average Utilities company that issues a dividend. Looking at the stock as a whole, market analysts rate Telephone and Data Systems stock as a Buy, with forecasts suggesting positive growth potential despite some reservations. 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