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T-PA

AT&T Inc.

T-PA

Communication Services · Telecom Services · Stock · quarterly payer

$17.11

Undervalued · +110% Add to Portfolio

Forward Yield

7.31%

Annual Dividend

$1.25

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

2.4%

Ex-Date

Oct 9, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about T-PA's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 8, 2026, AT&T Inc. (T-PA) has a forward dividend yield of 7.31%, based on an annual dividend of $1.25 per share and a share price of $17.11.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, T-PA's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is B (73 out of 100), which rates the dividend as safe.
  • T-PA has never cut its regular dividend in the payment history SmarterDividends has on record.
  • T-PA's next ex-dividend date is Oct 9, 2026, with payment on Nov 2, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • T-PA's dividend has grown at an average rate of 2.4% a year over the past five years.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, T-PA's 7.31% yield is 28% above its five-year average yield of 5.70%.
  • As of Oct 8, 2026, SmarterDividends' blended fair-value estimate for T-PA is $35.87 per share, 110% above the $17.11 share price, so T-PA screens as undervalued.
  • AT&T Inc. (T-PA) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
Cite this page

SmarterDividends, "T-PA Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 8, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/T-PA

Summary

As of Oct 8, 2026, AT&T Inc. (T-PA) yields 7.31% ($1.25 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of B (73/100).

Is T-PA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

AT&T Inc. (T-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.31% ($1.25/yr), with 0 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

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.31%
Payout Ratio
—
Annual Dividend
$1.25
5-Yr Avg Growth
2.4%
Ex-Dividend Date
Oct 9, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.44
Market Cap
—
P/E Ratio
7.2
5-Yr Total Return
-35%
52-Week Range
$17.21 – $21.35
Dividend Safety
B · 73/100
Ever Cut?
No
T-PA ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Oct 9, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →T-PA dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is T-PA a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats. AT&T Inc. (T-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.31% ($1.25/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Is T-PA undervalued?

Based on a blend of discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings-multiple estimate, T-PA's fair value is about $35.87 versus a $17.11 share price — so it looks undervalued (+110% vs. fair value).

Is T-PA's dividend safe?

T-PA has a dividend-safety grade of B (73/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a clean no-cut history, debt and yield-versus-history.

What is T-PA's fair value?

Our blended fair-value estimate for T-PA is about $35.87 per share, roughly 110% above the current $17.11 price — combining a discounted cash flow, a dividend-discount model and an earnings multiple.

Is T-PA a buy, hold, or sell?

We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data T-PA screens as "yes, with caveats" and undervalued. AT&T Inc. (T-PA) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.31% ($1.25/yr), with 0 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 T-PA cut its dividend?

T-PA 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 T-PA pay a dividend?

Yes. AT&T Inc. pays a quarterly dividend of about $1.25 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 7.31%.

What is T-PA's dividend yield?

As of Oct 8, 2026, T-PA's forward dividend yield is 7.31%, based on a $1.25 annual dividend and a $17.11 share price.

What is T-PA's dividend per share?

As of Oct 8, 2026, T-PA pays $1.25 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

How many years has T-PA grown its dividend?

T-PA does not currently have a long dividend-growth streak on record.

When is the next T-PA ex-dividend date?

As of Oct 8, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for T-PA is Oct 9, 2026.

Income Calculator

At $1.25 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$31.25
Annual$125.00
Monthly avg$10.42

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