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TIGO

Millicom International Cellular S.A.

TIGO

Communication Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

3.44%

Annual Dividend

$3.00

Payout Ratio

41%

5-Yr Growth

Ex-Date

Jul 8, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

TIGO Dividend Safety Score

52/ 100
Grade C

Borderline

Dividend-growth streak1 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyCut its dividend in 2025
Earnings payout coverage41% of earnings paid out
Free-cash-flow coverage28% of free cash flow
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 3.75
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is TIGO a good dividend stock?

Mixed

Millicom International Cellular S.A. (TIGO) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 3.44% ($3.00/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. The picture is mixed — the dividend pays, but safety or growth signals are weaker than ideal.

Advantages

  • Comfortable payout ratio (41%)
  • 111% total price return over 5 years

Risks

  • Cut its dividend in 2025

Key Data

Dividend Yield
3.44%
Payout Ratio
41%
Annual Dividend
$3.00
5-Yr Avg Growth
Ex-Dividend Date
Jul 8, 2026
Years of Growth
0
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.90
Market Cap
$14.6B
P/E Ratio
11.9
5-Yr Total Return
111%
52-Week Range
$35.62 – $89.49
Dividend Safety
C · 52/100
Ever Cut?
Yes (2025)
TIGO ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jul 8, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $3.00 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$75.00
Annual$300.00
Monthly avg$25.00