AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications, media, and technology services worldwide. Its Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, and carrying cases and hands-free devices through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides data, voice, security, cloud solutions, outsourcing, and managed and professional services, as well as customer premises equipment for multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental, and wholesale customers. In addition, this segment offers broadband fiber and legacy telephony voice communication services to residential customers. It markets its communications services and products under the AT&T, Cricket, AT&T PREPAID, and AT&T Fiber brand names. The company's Latin America segment provides wireless services in Mexico; and video services in Latin America. This segment markets its services and products under the AT&T and Unefon brand names. The company was formerly known as SBC Communications Inc. and changed its name to AT&T Inc. in 2005. AT&T Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
AT&T Dividend Announcement
• AT&T announced a quarterly dividend of $0.28 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-11-01. Ex dividend date: 2024-10-10
• AT&T annual dividend for 2024 was $1.11
• AT&T annual dividend for 2023 was $1.11
• AT&T's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 6.22%
• AT&T's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 90.45%
• AT&T's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -11.11% year
• AT&T's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -4.72% year
AT&T Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-10-10 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-11-01 |
2024-07-10 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-08-01 |
2024-04-09 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-05-01 |
2024-01-09 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2024-02-01 |
2023-10-06 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2023-11-01 |
2023-07-07 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2023-08-01 |
2023-04-06 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2023-05-01 |
2023-01-09 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2023-02-01 |
2022-10-06 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2022-11-01 |
2022-07-08 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2022-08-01 |
2022-04-13 | $0.28 | quarterly | 2022-05-02 |
2022-01-07 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2022-02-01 |
2021-10-07 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2021-11-01 |
2021-07-08 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2021-08-02 |
2021-04-08 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2021-05-03 |
2021-01-08 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2021-02-01 |
2020-10-08 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2020-11-02 |
2020-07-09 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2020-08-03 |
2020-04-08 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2020-05-01 |
2020-01-09 | $0.52 | quarterly | 2020-02-03 |
2019-10-09 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-11-01 |
2019-07-09 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-08-01 |
2019-04-09 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-05-01 |
2019-01-09 | $0.51 | quarterly | 2019-02-01 |
2018-10-09 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-11-01 |
2018-07-09 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-08-01 |
2018-04-09 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-05-01 |
2018-01-09 | $0.50 | quarterly | 2018-02-01 |
2017-10-06 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2017-11-01 |
2017-07-06 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2017-08-01 |
2017-04-06 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2017-05-01 |
2017-01-06 | $0.49 | quarterly | 2017-02-01 |
2016-10-05 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2016-11-01 |
2016-07-06 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2016-08-01 |
2016-04-06 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2016-05-02 |
2016-01-06 | $0.48 | quarterly | 2016-02-01 |
2015-10-07 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2015-11-02 |
2015-07-08 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2015-08-03 |
2015-04-08 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2015-05-01 |
2015-01-07 | $0.47 | quarterly | 2015-02-02 |
2014-10-08 | $0.46 | quarterly | 2014-11-03 |
2014-07-08 | $0.46 | quarterly | 2014-08-01 |
2014-04-08 | $0.46 | quarterly | 2014-05-01 |
2014-01-08 | $0.46 | quarterly | 2014-02-03 |
2013-10-08 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2013-11-01 |
2013-07-08 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2013-08-01 |
2013-04-08 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2013-05-01 |
2013-01-08 | $0.45 | quarterly | 2013-02-01 |
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AT&T Dividend growth
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AT&T Dividend FAQ
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1. Determination of Dividend: AT&T's board of directors reviews the company's financial performance, cash flow, future investment needs, and other relevant factors to determine the amount and timing of dividend payments.
2. Dividend Declaration: Once the board approves a dividend, AT&T publicly announces the dividend amount, currency, and the ex-dividend date. The ex-dividend date is the date on or after which the buyer of the stock will not be eligible to receive the upcoming dividend payment.
3. Record Date: The record date is the date on which the company checks its records to identify shareholders who are eligible to receive the dividend. Only shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
4. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, AT&T distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The dividend is usually paid in the form of cash directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or through other designated payment methods.
5. Tax Implications: Dividends received from AT&T are generally taxable as income. Shareholders may need to report dividend income on their tax returns and pay applicable taxes according to their jurisdiction's tax regulations.
1. Record Date: AT&T sets a record date, which is the date on which the company checks its records to determine the eligible shareholders. Only those who are shareholders on record as of this date will receive the dividend.
2. Payment Date: On the designated payment date, AT&T distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: AT&T declares the currency in which the dividend will be paid. Depending on the shareholder's location and the currency election made by the shareholder, the dividend will be converted to the appropriate currency during the payment process.
To assess the safety of AT&T's dividend, it is crucial to analyze the company's financial health, debt levels, cash flow generation, and ability to sustain dividend payments over the long term. Additionally, monitoring the company's future earnings, cash flow projections, and management's commitment to dividend policies can provide valuable insights.
It is recommended to review AT&T's financial reports, official announcements, and consult with financial advisors or experts who have access to the most current and comprehensive information about the company's financial situation.