TEF Dividend History & Analysis | 7.7% Yield

TEF has a dividend yield of 7.7% and paid 0.35 USD per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.

Yield 12m 7.65%
Payout Ratio 2.5%
Growth Rate CAGR 5y -3.53%
Consistency Lifetime 78.8%
Yield on Cost 5y 11.10%
Payout FCF 37.4%
Streak Years 23
Dividend Rating 47.28%

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: 11.3%
Total Return 5y: 34.6%

Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

Top 5 Dividend Yields of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Dividend Yield TTM Yield on Cost 5y
FNTN 4,230 M 5.85% 14.7%
KPN 18,543 M 4.38% 13.4%
ORA 44,958 M 5.67% 10.7%
VZ 179,535 M 6.65% 8.50%
VIV 23,424 M 5.92% 8.95%
Top 5 Dividend Growth Rates of Peer-Group
Symbol Market Cap USD Growth Rate Consistency
UTDI 5,609 M 39.6% 81.6%
IDT 1,291 M 20.0% 42.4%
ATNI 376 M 11.9% 80.7%
DTE 165,506 M 10.7% 78.0%
FNTN 4,230 M 4.53% 76.9%

Quality Dividend Peers in Integrated Telecommunication Services

VZ
Verizon Communications
 6.65% Yield
KPN
Koninklijke KPN
 4.38% Yield

TEF Dividend History: Last 50 Payments (USD) as of February 2026

Ex-Dividend Date Record Date Payment Date Period Dividend per Share Dividend Growth Rate QoQ Payout Yield
2025-12-17 2025-12-17 2026-01-09 Semiannual 0.176 1.9% 4.37%
2025-06-18 2025-06-18 2025-07-11 Semiannual 0.1727 11.1% 3.28%
2024-12-18 2024-12-18 2025-01-10 Semiannual 0.1554 -3% 3.75%
2024-06-18 2024-06-18 2024-07-11 Semiannual 0.1602 0.6% 3.81%
2023-12-12 2023-12-13 2024-01-03 Semiannual 0.1592 -2.9% 3.89%
2023-06-13 2023-06-14 2023-06-29 Semiannual 0.1639 2.3% 4.14%
2022-12-13 2022-12-14 2022-12-29 Semiannual 0.1603 3.3% 4.59%
2022-06-01 2022-06-02 2022-06-27 Semiannual 0.1551 -7.2% 3.03%
2021-12-01 2021-12-02 2021-12-29 Semiannual 0.167 -29.1% 3.83%
2021-06-01 2021-06-02 2021-06-30 Semiannual 0.2355 -1.2% 4.91%
2020-12-11 2020-12-14 2021-01-13 Semiannual 0.2383 9.4% N/A
2020-06-17 2020-06-18 2020-07-17 Semiannual 0.2177 -2% N/A
2019-12-17 2019-12-18 2020-01-06 Semiannual 0.2223 -1.5% N/A
2019-06-18 2019-06-19 2019-07-03 Semiannual 0.2256 -1% N/A
2018-12-18 2018-12-19 2019-01-04 Semiannual 0.2279 -4.8% N/A
2018-06-13 2018-06-14 2018-06-28 Semiannual 0.2394 0.4% N/A
2017-12-12 2017-12-13 2017-12-27 Semiannual 0.2383 8.5% N/A
2017-06-13 2017-06-15 2017-06-29 Semiannual 0.2197 -38.8% N/A
2016-11-15 2016-11-16 2016-12-09 Semiannual 0.3591 -19.7% N/A
2016-05-16 2016-05-18 2016-05-31 Semiannual 0.4472 18.8% N/A
2015-11-16 2015-11-17 2015-12-17 Other 0.3764 -15.7% N/A
2015-05-07 2015-05-11 2015-05-22 Semiannual 0.4466 180.8% N/A
2015-04-16 2015-04-06 2015-04-20 Other 0.1591 -62.1% N/A
2014-11-17 2014-11-18 2014-12-17 Other 0.42 -23.6% N/A
2014-05-02 2014-05-06 2014-05-19 Semiannual 0.5497 16.6% N/A
2013-11-01 2013-11-05 2013-11-18 Semiannual 0.4714 -29.6% N/A
2012-05-15 2012-05-17 2012-06-15 Semiannual 0.67 -36.4% N/A
2011-11-02 2011-11-04 2011-11-16 Semiannual 1.0534 -1.9% N/A
2011-05-03 2011-05-05 2011-05-17 Semiannual 1.0733 -60.2% N/A
2010-11-03 2010-11-05 2010-11-17 Semiannual 2.6951 36.8% N/A
2010-05-06 2010-05-10 2010-05-20 Semiannual 1.9703 -11.4% N/A
2009-11-06 2009-11-10 2009-11-20 Semiannual 2.2241 23.5% N/A
2009-05-07 2009-05-11 2009-05-20 Semiannual 1.8005 15.4% N/A
2008-11-06 2008-11-10 2008-11-19 Semiannual 1.5598 -15.8% N/A
2008-05-08 2008-05-12 2008-05-20 Other 1.8516 21.4% N/A
2007-11-08 2007-11-13 2007-11-20 Other 1.5248 26.2% N/A
2007-05-14 2007-05-16 2007-05-23 Other 1.208 5.5% N/A
2006-11-07 2006-11-09 2006-11-16 Other 1.145 24.3% N/A
2006-05-09 2006-05-11 2006-05-18 Annual 0.9209 -5.8% N/A
2005-11-08 2005-11-10 2005-11-17 Other 0.9778 9.9% N/A
2005-05-10 2005-05-12 2005-05-20 Other 0.8895 15.3% N/A
2004-11-08 0.7714 28.3% N/A
2004-05-11 2004-05-13 2004-05-21 Annual 0.6014 86.4% N/A
2003-11-05 2003-10-21 2003-11-06 Other 0.3227 -22.6% N/A
2003-10-09 2003-10-14 2003-10-22 Other 0.4171 -49.7% N/A
2003-06-30 2003-07-02 2003-07-10 Other 0.8295 -69.9% N/A
1998-12-24 2.757 118.2% N/A
1998-05-14 1998-05-18 1998-05-26 Other 1.2637 54.9% N/A
1998-01-14 1998-01-16 1998-01-27 Other 0.8158 -27.7% N/A
1997-05-29 1997-06-02 1997-06-10 Other 1.129 0% N/A

TEF Dividend FAQ

Telefónica S.A. (NYSE: TEF) is a multinational telecom operator headquartered in Madrid, delivering a broad portfolio that spans mobile voice, data, and value-added services; fixed-line and broadband offerings (including FTTH, VDSL and VoIP); wholesale interconnection and fiber-leasing; and an expanding suite of digital products such as the Aura AI ecosystem, Movistar Home, cloud, security, advertising and big-data services. Its operations are concentrated in Europe and Latin America, serving both consumer and enterprise customers through integrated networks and a growing digital services platform.

What is the Dividend Yield of TEF?

As of February 2026, TEF`s dividend yield is 7.65%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.35 USD by the current share price of 4.22.

Does TEF pay a dividend?

As of February 2026, TEF paid a dividend of 0.35 USD in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2025-12-17 and the payout was 0.17596 USD.

How often does TEF pay dividends?

TEF pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, TEF has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2025-12-17.

TEF dividend forecast

Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TEF for the next 4 payments are between 0.034 (-80.7%) and 0.034 (-80.7%).
This represents a significant dividend cut compared to the last payment.

Will TEF pay dividends in 2026?

The latest dividend paid per share was 0.17596 USD with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2025-12-17. The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonica (TEF) is currently unknown.

What is the next Ex-Dividend Date for TEF?

The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonica (TEF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.

What is the Dividend Growth of TEF?

TEF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is -3.53% per year.
Negative growth: TEF's Dividend growth is negative and declining.

What is the Yield on Cost of TEF?

TEF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 11.1%. If you bought TEF's shares at 3.14 USD five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.35 USD per share, trailing 12 months) equals 11.1% of your original purchase price.

What is the Payout Consistency of TEF?

TEF Payout Consistency is 78.8%. 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.
Moderately consistent: Telefonica has a good track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.

Does TEF have a good Dividend Yield?

TEF`s 7.65% Dividend Yield is considered as high. Make sure the dividend is sustainable: Check the Payouts-Ratio over time.

What is the Dividend Payout Ratio of TEF?

The Dividend Payout Ratio of TEF is 2.5%. Very low - Often a strong indicator of potential dividend growth.

What is the Dividend Rating of TEF?

TEF`s Overall Dividend Rating is 47.28%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.

TEF Outstanding Shares Analysis

What is the Trend in TEF's Outstanding Shares?

Telefonica's outstanding shares have decreased by approximately 0.12% 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 TEF ever had a Stock Split?

Yes, the last stock split was on Jan 21, 2011 with a ratio of 3:1.

This was a forward split: Each share became 3 shares, lowering the price proportionally. The dividend per share was also adjusted downward by the same ratio, so total dividend income remained unchanged.

Year Number of Shares Annual Growth Rate
1986 3,450,565,300
1987 3,450,565,300
1988 3,450,565,300
1989 3,450,565,300
1990 3,450,565,300
1991 3,450,565,300
1994 3,354,294,400
1995 3,447,111,700 +2.77%
1996 3,447,108,400 -0%
1997 3,722,878,300 +8%
1998 3,173,278,000 -14.76%
1999 3,922,720,400 +23.62%
2000 4,771,876,800 +21.65%
2001 5,169,171,600 +8.33%
2002 5,261,039,900 +1.78%
2003 5,151,663,200 -2.08%
2004 5,151,663,200
2005 4,877,901,000 -5.31%
2006 4,828,100,000 -1.02%
2007 4,730,200,000 -2.03%
2008 4,625,800,000 -2.21%
2009 4,536,000,000 -1.94%
2010 4,512,000,000 -0.53%
2011 4,488,000,000 -0.53%
2012 4,467,000,000 -0.47%
2013 4,534,000,000 +1.5%
2014 4,665,000,000 +2.89%
2015 4,974,000,000 +6.62%
2016 5,053,000,000 +1.59%
2017 5,125,000,000 +1.42%
2018 5,127,000,000 +0.04%
2019 5,114,000,000 -0.25%
2020 5,435,000,000 +6.28%
2021 5,668,000,000 +4.29%
2022 5,699,000,000 +0.55%
2023 5,651,000,000 -0.84%
2024 5,634,000,000 -0.3%
2025 5,637,000,000 +0.05%

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: 2026-02-04 02:40