Telstra Group Limited provides telecommunications and information services to businesses, governments, and individuals in Australia and internationally. It operates in four segments: Telstra Consumer and Small Business, Telstra Enterprise, Networks and IT, and Telstra InfraCo. The company offers telecommunication, media and technology products and services in Australia using mobile and fixed network technologies, as well as operates call centers, retail stores, a dealership network, digital channels, distribution systems and Telstra Plus customer loyalty program. It also provides network capacity and management, unified communications, cloud, security, industry solutions, integrated and monitoring services to government and large enterprise and business customers; wholesale services, including voice and data; and telecommunication products and services to other carriers, carriage service providers, and internet service providers, as well as builds and manages digital platforms. In addition, the company operates the fixed passive network infrastructure, including data centers, exchanges, poles, ducts, pits and pipes, and fiber network; provides wholesale customers with access to network infrastructure; provides long-term access to components of infrastructure under the infrastructure services agreement; designs and constructs fiber, exchanges, and other infrastructure; and operates the passive and physical mobile tower assets owned or operated by the Amplitel Pty Ltd. The company was formerly known as Telstra Corporation Limited and changed its name to Telstra Group Limited in November 2022. Telstra Group Limited was founded in 1901 and is based in Melbourne, Australia.
Telstra Dividend Announcement
• Telstra announced a semi annually dividend of $0.29 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2024-10-03. Ex dividend date: 2024-08-29
• Telstra annual dividend for 2024 was $0.56
• Telstra annual dividend for 2023 was $0.52
• Telstra's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is 2.91%
• Telstra's payout ratio for the trailing twelve months (TTM) is 119.44%
• Telstra's dividend growth over the last five years (2018-2023) was -9.09% year
• Telstra's dividend growth over the last ten years (2013-2023) was -9.23% year
Telstra Dividend History
Ex-Div date | Dividend amount | Dividend type | Pay date |
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2024-08-29 | $0.29 | semi annually | 2024-10-03 |
2024-02-28 | $0.27 | semi annually | 2024-04-04 |
2023-08-30 | $0.25 | semi annually | 2023-10-05 |
2023-03-01 | $0.26 | semi annually | 2023-04-07 |
2022-08-24 | $0.30 | semi annually | 2022-09-29 |
2021-08-24 | $0.29 | semi annually | 2021-09-30 |
2021-02-23 | $0.31 | semi annually | 2021-04-02 |
2020-08-25 | $0.29 | semi annually | 2020-10-01 |
2020-02-25 | $0.27 | semi annually | 2020-04-03 |
2019-08-27 | $0.27 | semi annually | 2019-10-04 |
2018-08-28 | $0.40 | semi annually | 2018-10-04 |
2018-02-27 | $0.43 | semi annually | 2018-04-05 |
2017-08-28 | $0.61 | semi annually | 2017-10-05 |
2017-02-27 | $0.59 | semi annually | 2017-04-07 |
2016-08-22 | $0.60 | semi annually | |
2016-03-01 | $0.56 | semi annually | |
2015-08-27 | $0.57 | semi annually | |
2015-02-25 | $0.59 | semi annually | |
2014-08-27 | $0.70 | semi annually | |
2014-02-25 | $0.66 | semi annually | |
2013-08-21 | $0.64 | semi annually | |
2013-02-19 | $0.72 | semi annually |
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1. Determination of Dividend: Telstra'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, Telstra 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, Telstra 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 Telstra 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: Telstra 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, Telstra distributes the dividend to eligible shareholders. The payment is usually made electronically, directly into the shareholder's brokerage account or bank account.
3. Currency: Telstra 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 Telstra'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 Telstra'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.