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Airtel Africa (AARTY) Dividend

Airtel Africa Plc · Communication Services · Telecom Services · semiannual payer

$36.79

Fairly valued · +3% Add to Portfolio

As of Nov 5, 2026, Airtel Africa (AARTY) pays a twice-yearly dividend of $0.4260 per share, or $0.85 a year, a 2.32% yield at its $36.79 share price. It pays twice a year, usually in July and November. It has raised its dividend 2 years in a row and has a dividend safety grade of B.

Forward Yield

2.32%

Annual Dividend

$0.85

Payout Ratio

34%

5-Yr Growth

—

Ex-Date

Jun 18, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Key facts about AARTY's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Nov 5, 2026, Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) has a forward dividend yield of 2.32%, based on an annual dividend of $0.85 per share and a share price of $36.79.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (73 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • By SmarterDividends' count, Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) has raised its dividend for 2 consecutive years as of Nov 5, 2026.
  • AARTY has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • AARTY's most recent ex-dividend date was Jun 18, 2026, for a dividend of $0.43 per share.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY pays out 34% of its trailing 12-month earnings as dividends (its payout ratio).
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY's 2.32% yield is 40% below its five-year average yield of 3.89%.
  • As of Nov 5, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for AARTY is $37.77 per share, 3% above the $36.79 share price, so AARTY screens as fairly valued.
  • Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) pays its dividend semiannual, 2 times a year.
  • Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 0 times across the 7 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 9.2% increase to $0.426 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 18, 2026.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "AARTY Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Nov 5, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/AARTY

Is AARTY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.32% ($0.85/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record
  • Comfortable payout ratio (34%)

Risks

  • Single-stock concentration risk — diversify

Key Data

Dividend Yield
2.32%
Payout Ratio
34%
Annual Dividend
$0.85
5-Yr Avg Growth
—
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 18, 2026
Years of Growth
2
Frequency
semiannual
Beta
0.59
Market Cap
$13.3B
P/E Ratio
17.9
5-Yr Total Return
—
52-Week Range
$20.15 – $52.20
Dividend Safety
B · 73/100
Ever Cut?
No

AARTY dividend raises and cuts

Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) has raised its regular dividend 5 times and cut it 0 times across the 7 payments on record since 2023. Its most recent change was a 9.2% increase to $0.426 per share, going ex-dividend on Jun 18, 2026.

Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
Jun 18, 2026Raise$0.390 → $0.426+9.2%
Nov 10, 2025Raise$0.260 → $0.284+9.2%
Jun 20, 2025Raise$0.357 → $0.390+9.2%
Nov 8, 2024Raise$0.238 → $0.260+9.2%
Jun 21, 2024Raise$0.327 → $0.357+9.2%
Every AARTY payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
AARTY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 18, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →AARTY dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →AARTY dividend calculator100 shares pay $85.00 a year, $42.50 every six monthsCalculate →AARTY total return calculatorWhat $10,000 became, with dividends reinvested or taken as cashSee →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is AARTY a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.32% ($0.85/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is AARTY undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, AARTY's fair value is about $37.77 versus a $36.79 share price — so it looks fairly valued (+3% vs. fair value).

Is AARTY's dividend safe?

AARTY has a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 2-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is AARTY's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for AARTY is about $37.77 per share, roughly 3% above the current $36.79 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is AARTY a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data AARTY screens as "yes, with caveats" and fairly valued. Airtel Africa Plc (AARTY) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 2.32% ($0.85/yr), with 2 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

Will AARTY cut its dividend?

AARTY earns a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), with no dividend cut on record. A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

Does AARTY pay a dividend?

Yes. Airtel Africa Plc pays a semiannual dividend of about $0.85 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.32%.

How much dividend does 100 shares of AARTY pay?

At $0.85 per share a year, 100 shares of AARTY pay $85.00 a year in dividends before tax, about $42.50 every six months. Buying them costs about $3,679 at the Nov 5, 2026 price.

What is AARTY's dividend yield?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY's forward dividend yield is 2.32%, based on a $0.85 annual dividend and a $36.79 share price.

What is AARTY's dividend per share?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY pays $0.85 per share per year, distributed on a semiannual basis.

What is AARTY's dividend payout ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY's payout ratio is 34% of trailing 12-month earnings — a comfortable level that leaves room to keep raising the dividend.

How many years has AARTY grown its dividend?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.

When is the next AARTY ex-dividend date?

As of Nov 5, 2026, AARTY's next ex-dividend date hasn't been announced. The most recent was Jun 18, 2026, for $0.43 per share.

Income Calculator

At $0.85 / yr per share

Per payment (semiannual)$42.50
Annual$85.00
Monthly avg$7.08
Full AARTY dividend calculator →

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