TBB Dividend History & Analysis | 5.9% Yield

TBB has a dividend yield of 5.9% and paid 1.34 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 5.89%
Payout Ratio 43.4%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -
Consistency Lifetime 96.0%
Yield on Cost 5y 6.66%
Payout FCF 42.1%
Streak Years 8
Dividend Rating 47.49%

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

This chart shows the yearly cash amount paid as dividends per share. The exact values for each year can be found in the structured dataset with the html-id #yearly_dividend_dataset below.
Dividend Growth Year over Year This chart shows the annual dividend growth rate compared to the previous year.
5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield This chart shows the dividend yield and price over time. Price is displayed as gray area (left axis), yield as dark blue line (right axis), and average yield as orange dashed line.
■ Yield (right) | ■ Price (left) | ┅ Avg Yield
Total Return 12m: -1.7%
Total Return 5y: 11.3%

Top Dividend Payers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
AD 6,449 M 64.3% 169%
TIMB 11,131 M 10.5% 19.2%
TIGO 10,896 M 10.5% 15.6%
SPOK 284 M 8.12% 16.3%
PHI 4,936 M 7.61% 8.20%
Top 4 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
TMUS 227,177 M 137% 26.1%
TIMB 11,131 M 45.8% 79.5%
SPOK 284 M 25.8% 87.9%
AMX 62,512 M 8.95% 78.7%

Quality Dividend Peers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

TIMB
TIM Participacoes
 10.46% Yield
AMX
America Movil SAB de CV
 2.79% Yield

TBB Dividend History: Last 33 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2026-01-16 2026-01-16 2026-02-02 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.49%
2025-10-17 2025-10-17 2025-11-03 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.45%
2025-07-17 2025-07-17 2025-08-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.47%
2025-04-16 2025-04-16 2025-05-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.49%
2025-01-17 2025-01-17 2025-02-03 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.38%
2024-10-17 2024-10-17 2024-11-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.37%
2024-07-17 2024-07-17 2024-08-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.44%
2024-04-15 2024-04-16 2024-05-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.45%
2024-01-16 2024-01-17 2024-02-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.41%
2023-10-16 2023-10-17 2023-11-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.61%
2023-07-14 2023-07-17 2023-08-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.41%
2023-04-13 2023-04-14 2023-05-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.39%
2023-01-13 2023-01-17 2023-02-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.44%
2022-10-14 2022-10-17 2022-11-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.45%
2022-07-14 2022-07-15 2022-08-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.37%
2022-04-13 2022-04-14 2022-05-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.36%
2022-01-13 2022-01-14 2022-02-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.3%
2021-10-14 2021-10-15 2021-11-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.27%
2021-07-15 2021-07-16 2021-08-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.28%
2021-04-15 2021-04-16 2021-05-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% 1.26%
2021-01-14 2021-01-15 2021-02-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% N/A
2020-10-15 2020-10-16 2020-11-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% N/A
2020-07-16 2020-07-17 2020-08-01 0.3344 0% N/A
2020-04-15 2020-04-16 2020-05-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% N/A
2020-01-16 2020-01-17 2020-02-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% N/A
2019-10-16 2019-10-17 2019-11-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% N/A
2019-07-16 2019-07-17 2019-08-01 Quarterly 0.3344 0% N/A
2019-04-15 2019-04-16 2019-05-01 0.3344 0% N/A
2019-01-16 2019-01-17 2019-02-01 0.3344 0% N/A
2018-10-16 2018-10-17 2018-11-01 0.3344 0% N/A
2018-07-16 2018-07-16 2018-08-01 0.3344 0% N/A
2018-04-13 2018-04-16 2018-05-01 0.3344 -4.3% N/A
2018-01-16 2018-01-17 2018-02-01 0.3492 0% N/A

TBB Dividend FAQ

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:TBB) is a diversified communications and digital entertainment company organized into four operating segments: Business Solutions (wireless, data, and strategic services for enterprise and government clients); Entertainment Group (video, broadband, and voice services for roughly 25 million video and 13.5 million broadband residential customers); Consumer Mobility (post-paid and prepaid wireless voice/data, handset sales, and related accessories for U.S. consumers); and International (DIRECTV/SKY video, plus post-paid and prepaid wireless services to about 15 million Mexican subscribers under the AT&T and Unefon brands). The firm traces its lineage to SBC Communications and rebranded as AT&T in 2005.

What is the Dividend Yield of TBB?

As of February 2026, TBB`s dividend yield is 5.89%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 1.34 USD by the current share price of 22.35.

Does TBB pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, TBB paid a dividend of 1.34 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-01-16 and the payout was 0.33437 USD.

How often does TBB pay dividends?

TBB pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months, TBB has issued 4 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-01-16.

TBB dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TBB for the next 4 payments are between 0.334 (-0.1%) and 0.334 (-0.1%).
This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable.

Will TBB pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.33437 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-01-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for AT&T (TBB) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TBB?

The next Ex-Dividend date for AT&T (TBB) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of TBB?

TBB's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.00% per year.

What is the Yield on Cost of TBB?

TBB's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 6.66%. If you bought TBB's shares at 20.09 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (1.34 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 6.66% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TBB?

TBB Payout Consistency is 96.0%. The payout consistency is a proprietary measure of how consistently a company has paid dividends over its lifetime and blends growth rate, number of dividend payments, interruptions or lowering dividends into one number.
Very consistent: AT&T has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TBB have a good Dividend Yield?

TBB`s 5.89% Dividend Yield is considered as good. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TBB?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TBB is 43.4%. Healthy - Leaves room for growth and provides some protection to maintain dividends even in a recession.

What is the Dividend Rating of TBB?

TBB`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.49%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TBB Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in TBB's Outstanding Shares?

AT&T's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.08% annually over the past 3 years (Trend Reliability: -33.3%).

Slightly positive: The company is modestly reducing its share count through buybacks. This provides a small tailwind to earnings per share and dividend sustainability.

Has TBB ever had a Stock Split?

No stock splits on record. The share count changes shown above reflect buybacks, new issuance, or employee compensation rather than structural splits.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1985 1,196,636,000
1986 1,203,280,000 +0.56%
1987 1,203,064,000 -0.02%
1988 1,201,792,000 -0.11%
1989 1,241,128,400 +3.27%
1990 1,214,838,500 -2.12%
1991 1,167,786,500 -3.87%
1992 1,232,725,000 +5.56%
1993 1,199,600,000 -2.69%
1994 1,218,164,000 +1.55%
1995 1,218,722,000 +0.05%
1996 2,292,800,000 +88.13%
1997 1,837,281,000 -19.87%
1998 1,959,315,000 +6.64%
1999 3,449,000,000 +76.03%
2000 3,439,000,000 -0.29%
2001 3,387,000,000 -1.51%
2002 3,333,000,000 -1.59%
2003 3,317,000,000 -0.48%
2004 3,316,000,000 -0.03%
2005 3,583,000,000 +8.05%
2006 3,908,000,000 +9.07%
2007 6,092,000,000 +55.89%
2008 5,920,000,000 -2.82%
2009 5,927,000,000 +0.12%
2010 5,941,000,000 +0.24%
2011 5,955,000,000 +0.24%
2012 5,680,000,000 -4.62%
2013 5,283,000,000 -6.99%
2014 5,214,000,000 -1.31%
2015 6,187,000,000 +18.66%
2016 6,181,000,000 -0.1%
2017 6,182,000,000 +0.02%
2018 7,328,000,000 +18.54%
2019 7,341,000,000 +0.18%
2020 7,176,000,000 -2.25%
2021 7,204,000,000 +0.39%
2022 7,533,000,000 +4.57%
2023 7,191,000,000 -4.54%
2024 7,206,000,000 +0.21%
2025 7,179,000,000 -0.37%

Key Metric Definitions

Dividend Yield
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Payout Ratio
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Payout FCF
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Growth Rate (CAGR)
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Consistency
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Yield on Cost
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Streak
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Dividend Rating
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.

Last update: 2026-02-03 04:23