TDS Dividend History & Yield
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. · NYSE
Upcoming dividend payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 16, 2027 (in 141 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 15, 2027 (in 232 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 14, 2027 (in 323 days) | Sep 28, 2027 | $0.04 | $4.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from TDS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the company announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.16 per share.
Dividend payment history
Last 40 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual dividends per share
How much TDS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 7,500 | $264,975 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 37,500 | $1,324,875 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 75,000 | $2,649,750 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.45%. $10,000 in TDS would currently pay about $45 a year ($4 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
TDS dividend history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2026 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2026 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | — | $0.04 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | — | $0.04 | -78.9% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +2.7% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | — | $0.185 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | — | $0.185 | +2.8% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +0.0% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | — | $0.18 | +2.9% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | — | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | — | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | — | $0.175 | +0.0% |
| Mar 16, 2021 | — | $0.175 | +2.9% |
| Dec 15, 2020 | — | $0.17 | +0.0% |
Payout risk check
TDS scores 20/100 on our yield-trap heuristic (low risk).
1 warning flag raised:
- Payment was cut within the last 5 years
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and…
Sector: Communication Services. Industry: Telecom Services. First dividend on our records: Mar 10, 1987. 160 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 26, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
TDS dividend FAQ
When is TDS's next ex-dividend date?
TDS's next ex-dividend date is Dec 15, 2026 (in 50 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.04 per share, expected on Dec 29, 2026.
How often does TDS pay dividends?
TDS pays dividends every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.04 per share with an ex-date of Sep 15, 2026.
What is TDS's dividend yield?
TDS's trailing 12-month dividend yield is 0.45%, based on $0.16 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $35.33. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.16 per share, is 0.45%.
How much does TDS pay per share?
TDS pays about $0.04 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.16 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $16.00 a year.
Has TDS grown or cut its dividend?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has shrunk at 25.5% a year (+0.0% over the last year). TDS did cut a regular payment within the last 5 years.
How many shares of TDS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.45%, you would need about 7,500 shares of TDS (roughly $264,975 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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