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TELF

Telefónica, S.A.

TELFY

Communication Services · Stock · semiannual payer

Forward Yield

12.95%

Annual Dividend

$0.52

Payout Ratio

111%

5-Yr Growth

-5.3%

Ex-Date

Jun 17, 2026

Frequency

Semiannual

Summary

As of July 2026, Telefónica, S.A. (TELFY) yields 12.95% ($0.52 per share annually). Dividend safety grade: D (43/100). 1 years of dividend growth.

Is TELFY a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Telefónica, S.A. (TELFY) pays a semiannual dividend yielding 12.95% ($0.52/yr), with 1 year of growth and a dividend-safety grade of D. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2022
    • Elevated payout ratio (111%)
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Very high yield can signal elevated risk
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years
    • Below-average dividend safety score

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    12.95%
    Payout Ratio
    111%
    Annual Dividend
    $0.52
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -5.3%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Jun 17, 2026
    Years of Growth
    1
    Frequency
    semiannual
    Beta
    0.29
    Market Cap
    $22.7B
    P/E Ratio
    5-Yr Total Return
    -19%
    52-Week Range
    $3.67 – $5.72
    Dividend Safety
    D · 43/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2022)
    TELFY ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 17, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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