TDS Dividend History - Telephone Data Systems

Track the latest TDS dividend history: 1.00% Dividend Yield, -14.54% Annual Growth - Explore TDS's complete dividend history

Yield 12m 1.00%
Cash Amount 12m 0.31
Dividend Growth 5y avg -14.54%
Dividend Rating 27.48%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.74%
Payout Ratio 174.4%
Payout Frequency 12m 4
Payout Consistency 96.1%
Total Return 12m: 163.48%
#1 in Group
Total Return 5y: 113.00%
#2 in Group

Dividends Cash Amount per Share Yearly

Number of Payouts Yearly

5 Years Chart with Price and Dividend Yield

Top Dividend Payers in Wireless Telecommunication Services

Top Dividend Yield in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Yield Yield on Cost
TDS 4,356m 1.0% 1.74%
AMX 47,055m 3.24% 3.51%
PHI 5,026m 7.07% 12.2%
RCI 15,354m 4.52% 3.54%
Top Dividend Grower in Peer Group
Symbol Market Cap in USD Grow Rating
TDS 4,356m -14.5% 27.5%
AMX 47,055m 6.93% 53.0%
RCI 15,354m -2.11% 33.6%
SHEN 580m -21.7% 14.2%

TDS Dividend History - Last 40 Dividends (Paid in USD)

Ex-Date Record Date Payment Date Period Cash Amount Growth Rate Payout Yield
2024-12-16 0.04 0.11%
2024-09-16 2024-09-16 2024-09-30 Quarterly 0.04 0.17%
2024-06-14 2024-06-14 2024-06-28 Quarterly 0.04 -78.9% 0.21%
2024-03-14 2024-03-15 2024-03-28 Quarterly 0.19 2.7% 1.19%
2023-12-14 2023-12-15 2023-12-29 Quarterly 0.185 0.96%
2023-09-14 2023-09-15 2023-09-29 Quarterly 0.185 1.06%
2023-06-14 2023-06-15 2023-06-30 Quarterly 0.185 2.48%
2023-03-14 2023-03-15 2023-03-31 Quarterly 0.185 2.8% 1.73%
2022-12-14 2022-12-15 2022-12-30 Quarterly 0.18 1.75%
2022-09-14 2022-09-15 2022-09-30 Quarterly 0.18 1.16%
2022-06-14 2022-06-15 2022-06-30 Quarterly 0.18 1.19%
2022-03-14 2022-03-15 2022-03-31 Quarterly 0.18 2.9% 0.95%
2021-12-14 2021-12-15 2021-12-30 Quarterly 0.175 0.9%
2021-09-14 2021-09-15 2021-09-30 Quarterly 0.175 0.88%
2021-06-14 2021-06-15 2021-06-30 Quarterly 0.175 0.68%
2021-03-16 2021-03-17 2021-03-31 Quarterly 0.175 2.9% 0.76%
2020-12-15 2020-12-16 2020-12-30 Quarterly 0.17 0.9%
2020-09-15 2020-09-16 2020-09-30 Quarterly 0.17 0.82%
2020-06-15 2020-06-16 2020-06-30 Quarterly 0.17 0.88%
2020-03-16 2020-03-17 2020-03-31 Quarterly 0.17 3% 1.17%
2019-12-13 2019-12-16 2019-12-30 Quarterly 0.165
2019-09-13 2019-09-16 2019-09-30 Quarterly 0.165
2019-06-13 2019-06-14 2019-06-28 Quarterly 0.165
2019-03-14 2019-03-15 2019-03-29 Quarterly 0.165 3.1%
2018-12-13 2018-12-14 2018-12-28 Quarterly 0.16
2018-09-13 2018-09-14 2018-09-28 Quarterly 0.16
2018-06-14 2018-06-15 2018-06-29 Quarterly 0.16
2018-03-15 2018-03-16 2018-03-29 Quarterly 0.16 3.2%
2017-12-14 2017-12-15 2017-12-28 Quarterly 0.155
2017-09-14 2017-09-15 2017-09-29 Quarterly 0.155
2017-06-14 2017-06-16 2017-06-30 Quarterly 0.155
2017-03-15 2017-03-17 2017-03-31 Quarterly 0.155 4.7%
2016-12-14 2016-12-16 2016-12-29 Quarterly 0.148
2016-09-14 2016-09-16 2016-09-30 Quarterly 0.148
2016-06-14 2016-06-16 2016-06-30 Quarterly 0.148
2016-03-15 2016-03-17 2016-03-31 Quarterly 0.148 5%
2015-12-14 2015-12-16 2015-12-30 Quarterly 0.141
2015-09-14 2015-09-16 2015-09-30 Quarterly 0.141
2015-06-12 2015-06-16 2015-06-30 Quarterly 0.141
2015-03-12 2015-03-16 2015-03-31 Quarterly 0.141

TDS Dividend History - FAQ

Does TDS pay dividends?

Yes, as of February 2025, TDS paid a dividend of 0.31 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2024-12-16.

What is the Dividend Yield of TDS?

As of February 2025, TDS`s dividend yield is 1.00%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.31 USD by the current share price of 37.96.

How often does TDS pay dividends?

TDS pays dividends quarterly. Over the last 12 months (TTM), TDS has issued 4 dividend payments.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TDS?

The next ex-dividend date for Telephone Data Systems (TDS) is unknown.

What is the Dividend Growth Rate of TDS?

TDS's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -14.54% per year.
Negative trend: Dividends are declining faster than inflation.

What is the Yield on Cost of TDS?

TDS's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 1.74%. This represents the effective dividend yield for an investor who bought Telephone Data Systems five years ago. It is calculated as the trailing 12-month dividend cash amount (0.31) divided by the purchase price five years ago (17.82):

What is the Payout Consistency of TDS?

TDS Payout Consistency is 96.1%.
Highly consistent: Telephone Data Systems has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments.

Does TDS have a good Dividend Yield?

TDS`s 1.00% Dividend Yield is considered as low.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TDS?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TDS is 174.4%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.

What is the Dividend Rating of TDS?

TDS`s Overall Dividend Rating is 27.48%. Ratings surpassing 60 are regarded as favorable, exceeding 75 are strong, and surpassing 85 are exceptional.

Bonus Section: TDS Outstanding Shares

What is the Trend of TDS`s Outstanding Shares?

The Outstanding Shares of Telephone Data Systems are shrinking at a rate of -0.17% per year on average over the last 5 years. The Correlation Coefficent of the Outstanding Shares is -56.4%. Investors should be aware that the price of a stock often is positively affected by a decreasing number of shares.

Did Telephone Data Systems ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, last Stock Split was on 2012-01-25 with a factor of 1087:1000. This stock split increased the number of shares and lowered the price per share by a ratio of 1.09.
Year Number of Shares (Mill.) Growth Rate
1985 43186500
1986 46099700 +6.75%
1987 49162800 +6.64%
1988 58950200 +19.91%
1989 64012200 +8.59%
1990 70335300 +9.88%
1991 81369700 +15.69%
1992 96277100 +18.32%
1993 113815300 +18.22%
1994 126537900 +11.18%
1995 129275400 +2.16%
1996 131889300 +2.02%
1997 133701000 +1.37%
1998 135875000 +1.63%
1999 132783600 -2.28%
2000 130051500 -2.06%
2001 127396400 -2.04%
2002 127383400 -0.01%
2003 124839800 -2%
2004 125707200 +0.69%
2005 125810500 +0.08%
2006 127029000 +0.97%
2007 128473600 +1.14%
2008 122208100 -4.88%
2009 115493800 -5.49%
2010 113650200 -1.6%
2011 109098000 -4.01%
2012 108693000 -0.37%
2013 108742000 +0.05%
2014 107995000 -0.69%
2015 109067000 +0.99%
2016 110000000 +0.86%
2017 112000000 +1.82%
2018 115000000 +2.68%
2019 116000000 +0.87%
2020 115000000 -0.86%
2021 116000000 +0.87%
2022 113000000 -2.59%
2023 113000000
2024 114000000 +0.88%