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United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications services in the United States. The company offers wireless services, including voice, messaging, and data services. It also provides devices, such as smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and internet of things devices. In addition, the company offers various accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards; and consumer electronics, including audio, home automation, and networking products; as well as offers option to purchase devices and accessories under installment contracts. Further, the company offers roaming, wireless eligible telecommunications carrier, and wireless tower rental services. It serves consumer, business, and government customers with 5.0 million connections, including 4.4 million postpaid, 0.5 million prepaid, and 0.1 million reseller and other connections in 21 states. The company provides its products and services through retail sales, direct sales, third-party national retailers, and independent agents, as well as e-commerce and telesales. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. United States Cellular Corporation is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

United States Cellular Dividend Announcement

• United States Cellular announced a annually dividend of $5.75 per ordinary share which will be made payable on 2013-06-25. Ex dividend date: 2013-06-07
• United States Cellular's trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%

United States Cellular Dividend History

Ex-Div dateDividend amountDividend typePay date
2013-06-07$5.75annually2013-06-25

United States Cellular Dividend per year

United States Cellular Dividend Yield

United States Cellular current trailing twelve-month (TTM) dividend yield is -%. Interested in purchasing United States Cellular stock? Use our calculator to estimate your expected dividend yield:

United States Cellular Financial Ratios

P/E ratio-174.95
PEG ratio-19.10
P/B ratio1.15
ROE-0.65%
Payout ratio0.00%
Current ratio1.57
Quick ratio1.39
Cash Ratio0.30

United States Cellular Dividend FAQ

Does United States Cellular stock pay dividends?
United States Cellular does not currently pay dividends to its shareholders.
Has United States Cellular ever paid a dividend?
No, United States Cellular has no a history of paying dividends to its shareholders. United States Cellular is not known for its dividend payments.
Why doesn't United States Cellular pay dividends?
There are several potential reasons why United States Cellular would choose not to pay dividends to their shareholders:

1. Growth opportunities: Companies, especially in fast-growing industries like technology, reinvest earnings into expansion, R&D, or acquisitions to fuel future growth and increase company value.

2. Tax implications: Not paying dividends can reduce the tax burden on shareholders, who may prefer to defer taxes until selling shares and realizing capital gains.

3. Investor preferences: Some investors prefer companies to reinvest profits for higher long-term returns, particularly those seeking capital appreciation over income.

4. Capital allocation priorities: Companies may allocate cash to pay down debt, fund share buybacks, or invest in projects with higher returns than dividends.

5. Market expectations: In certain sectors, like technology, reinvesting profits for growth and innovation is often prioritized over distributing dividends to shareholders.
Will United States Cellular ever pay a dividend?
The decision for a company to pay dividends depends on various factors including its financial performance, growth prospects, capital allocation priorities, and shareholder preferences. While United States Cellular has not paid dividends historically and has instead focused on reinvesting its earnings for growth, it's ultimately up to the company's management and board of directors to decide whether to initiate a dividend policy in the future.
Is United States Cellular a dividend aristocrat?
United States Cellular is not considered a Dividend Aristocrat. The term "Dividend Aristocrat" is typically used to describe a company in the S&P 500 index that has increased its dividend payouts for at least 25 consecutive years.
Is United States Cellular a dividend king?
United States Cellular is not classified as a "Dividend King". A Dividend King is a company that has managed to increase its dividend payouts for 50 consecutive years or more, which is an even more selective group than the Dividend Aristocrats.
Is United States Cellular a dividend stock?
No, United States Cellular is not considered a dividend stock. A dividend stock is a stock of a company that regularly pays out dividends to its shareholders.
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