TEF Dividend History & Analysis | 8.3% Yield
TEF has a dividend yield of 8.3% and paid 0.3 EUR per share in the last 12M. Complete payout history, full analyses and peer comparison.
Top Dividend Payers in Integrated Telecommunication Services
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | YIELD TTM | YIELD ON COST 5y |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
3,210 M | 8.26% | 12.93% |
| VIV NYSE Telefonica Brasil |
19,094 M | 6.31% | 14.53% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
22,887 M | 8.26% | 10.46% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
18,360 M | 5.94% | 9.35% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
199,803 M | 6.65% | 7.05% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
44,848 M | 4.72% | 10.89% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
55,462 M | 3.99% | 9.26% |
| TELIA ST Telia |
18,153 M | 4.73% | 7.60% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
16,978 M | 4.25% | 8.52% |
| TEO NYSE Telecom Argentina |
6,108 M | 3.48% | 9.77% |
| SYMBOL | MARKET CAP USD | GROWTH RATE | CONSISTENCY |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDT NYSE IDT |
1,766 M | 19.35% | 100.0% |
| Z74 SG Singapore Telecommunications |
55,462 M | 16.54% | 100.0% |
| DTE XETRA Deutsche Telekom |
147,481 M | 12.14% | 100.0% |
| KPN AS Koninklijke KPN |
16,978 M | 8.33% | 100.0% |
| FNTN XETRA freenet |
3,210 M | 7.36% | 100.0% |
| VZ NYSE Verizon Communications |
199,803 M | 2.04% | 100.0% |
| ORA PA Orange S.A. |
44,848 M | 2.19% | 99.2% |
| TEL OL Telenor ASA |
18,360 M | 1.34% | 100.0% |
| SCMN SW Swisscom |
40,534 M | 3.40% | 97.0% |
| TEF MC Telefonica |
22,887 M | 0.25% | 98.3% |
TEF Dividend History
Dividend Monthly Return EX date, 4.8 years of data
Average monthly dividend return by ex-dividend date. The score below shows reliability based on how consistently dividends were paid in that month.
| EX-DATE | RECORD | PAYMENT | PERIOD | DIV/SHARE | GROWTH | PAYOUT YIELD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | 2026-06-18 | Interim | 0.15 | 0% | 3.98% | |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-18 | Interim | 0.15 | 0% | 4.28% | |
| 2025-06-17 | 2025-06-19 | Interim | 0.15 | 0% | 3.3% | |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-19 | Interim | 0.15 | 0% | 3.66% | |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-20 | Interim | 0.15 | 0% | 3.75% | |
| 2023-12-12 | 2023-12-14 | Final | 0.15 | 0% | 3.88% | |
| 2023-06-13 | 2023-06-15 | Interim | 0.15 | 0% | 4.04% | |
| 2022-12-13 | 2022-12-15 | Interim | 0.15 | +1.4% | 4.5% | |
| 2022-06-01 | 2022-06-24 | Final | 0.148 | 0% | 3.02% | |
| 2021-12-01 | 2021-12-03 | Interim | 0.148 | 0% | 3.84% |
TEF Dividend FAQ
As of September 2026, TEF's dividend yield is 8.26%. This is calculated by dividing the trailing 12-month dividend rate (TTM rate) of 0.30 EUR by the current share price of 3.45.
As of September 2026, TEF paid a dividend of 0.30 EUR in the last 12 months. The last dividend was paid on 2026-06-16 and the payout was 0.15 EUR.
TEF pays dividends semi-annually. Over the last 12 months, TEF has issued 2 dividend payments. The last dividend payment was made on 2026-06-16.
Based on historical data, the forecasted dividends per share for TEF for the next payments are between 0.148 (-1.3%) and 0.148 (-1.3%). This suggests the dividend will remain relatively stable. The expected Yield for the next 12 months is about 8.58%.
The latest dividend paid per share was 0.15 EUR with an Ex-Dividend Date of 2026-06-16. The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonica (TEF) is currently unknown.
The next Ex-Dividend date for Telefonica (TEF) is currently unknown. We automatically update the next Ex-Dividend date when it is announced.
TEF's average dividend growth rate over the past 5 years is 0.25% per year. Weak growth: TEF's dividend growth is lower than inflation.
TEF's 5-Year Yield on Cost is 10.5%. If you bought TEF's shares at 2.87 EUR five years ago, your current annual dividend income (0.30 EUR per share, trailing 12 months) equals 10.5% of your original purchase price.
TEF Payout Consistency is 98.3%. 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. Very consistent: Telefonica has a strong track record of consistent dividend payments over its lifetime.
TEF's 8.26% Dividend Yield is considered as very high. This is usually only sustainable for REITs, Asset Managements, MLPs or Covered Call ETFs.
The Dividend Payout Ratio of TEF is 111.1%. Dangerously high - this is usually not sustainable and may lead to a dividend cut or NAV decline.
TEF's Overall Dividend Rating is 63.75%. Ratings surpassing 65% are regarded as acceptable, exceeding 75% are favorable and surpassing 85% are strong.
TEF Outstanding Shares Analysis
Key Metric Definitions
Annual dividend per share divided by current share price.
Percentage of earnings paid as dividends. Below 60% = safe, above 100% = unsustainable.
Percentage of Free Cash Flow paid as dividends. More reliable than Payout Ratio since it measures actual cash.
Compound annual growth rate of dividends over the last 5 years.
Reliability of dividend payments over lifetime. Penalizes cuts and pauses.
Your effective yield if you bought 5 years ago. Shows dividend growth impact over time.
Consecutive years of dividend payments. 25+ years = Dividend Aristocrat.
Proprietary score (0-100) combining yield, growth, safety and consistency.
Last update: 2026-09-17 18:55 UTC