Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
$32.87
+0.51 (+1.58%)
Close of Nov 06, 2026 · end-of-day data
Dividend yield0.49%trailing 12 months
Annual dividend$0.16paid in the last year
Payout ratio4%of earnings
FrequencyQuarterly
Raised0 yrsin a row, within the ~10 years we track
5-year growth-25.1%per year
Dividends by year
| Year | Total per share | Payments | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (to date) | $0.1200 | 3 | — |
| 2025 | $0.1600 | 4 | -48.4% |
| 2024 | $0.3100 | 4 | -58.1% |
| 2023 | $0.7400 | 4 | +2.8% |
| 2022 | $0.7200 | 4 | +2.9% |
| 2021 | $0.7000 | 4 | +2.9% |
| 2020 | $0.6800 | 4 | +3.0% |
| 2019 | $0.6600 | 4 | +3.1% |
| 2018 | $0.6400 | 4 | +3.2% |
| 2017 | $0.6200 | 4 | — |
| 2016 (partial) | $0.1480 | 1 | — |
Payment history
by ex-dividend date| Ex-dividend date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | $0.0400 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | $0.0400 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0400 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0400 |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0400 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0400 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.0400 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0400 |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0400 |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.0400 |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.1900 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.1850 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.1850 |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.1850 |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.1850 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.1800 |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.1800 |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.1800 |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.1800 |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.1750 |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.1750 |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.1750 |
| Mar 16, 2021 | $0.1750 |
| Dec 15, 2020 | $0.1700 |
| Sep 15, 2020 | $0.1700 |
| Jun 15, 2020 | $0.1700 |
| Mar 16, 2020 | $0.1700 |
| Dec 13, 2019 | $0.1650 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | $0.1650 |
| Jun 13, 2019 | $0.1650 |
| Mar 14, 2019 | $0.1650 |
| Dec 13, 2018 | $0.1600 |
| Sep 13, 2018 | $0.1600 |
| Jun 14, 2018 | $0.1600 |
| Mar 15, 2018 | $0.1600 |
| Dec 14, 2017 | $0.1550 |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $0.1550 |
| Jun 14, 2017 | $0.1550 |
| Mar 15, 2017 | $0.1550 |
| Dec 14, 2016 | $0.1480 |
Payments are cash dividends per share by ex-dividend date, adjusted for stock splits, from daily price records; the upcoming dividend comes from the Nasdaq dividend calendar. Yield = dividends paid in the last 12 months divided by the latest close. Not investment advice.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Telephone and Data Systems pay in dividends?
Telephone and Data Systems paid $0.16 per share over the last 12 months, a yield of 0.49% at the latest close. It pays quarterly.
When is Telephone and Data Systems's next ex-dividend date?
No upcoming ex-dividend date is on the calendar yet. The most recent one was September 15, 2026.
What is an ex-dividend date?
The first trading day on which a new buyer of the stock is not entitled to the upcoming dividend. To receive it you must own the shares at the close of the trading day before the ex-date.