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TVC

Tennessee Valley Authority

TVC

Stock · quarterly payer

$23.83

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Forward Yield

2.23%

Annual Dividend

$0.53

Payout Ratio

—

5-Yr Growth

-0.1%

Ex-Date

Nov 30, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

Key facts about TVC's dividend

Data as of · Source: SmarterDividends data

  • As of Oct 18, 2026, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) has a forward dividend yield of 2.23%, based on an annual dividend of $0.53 per share and a share price of $23.83.
  • As of Oct 18, 2026, TVC's dividend safety grade from SmarterDividends is C (65 out of 100), which rates the dividend as borderline.
  • TVC last cut its regular dividend in 2020.
  • TVC's next ex-dividend date is Nov 30, 2026, with payment on Dec 1, 2026. Shares must be owned before that date to receive the dividend.
  • TVC's dividend has shrunk at an average rate of 0.1% a year over the past five years.
  • Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) pays its dividend quarterly, 4 times a year.
  • Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 8 times across the 109 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 1.5% cut to $0.133 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 27, 2020.
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SmarterDividends, "TVC Dividend: Yield, Safety Grade & Next Ex-Date," updated Oct 18, 2026, https://smarterdividends.com/stocks/TVC

Summary

As of Oct 18, 2026, Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) yields 2.23% ($0.53 a year per share) and has a dividend safety grade of C (65/100).

Is TVC a good dividend stock?

Yes, with caveats

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.23% ($0.53/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

Advantages

    Risks

    • Cut its dividend in 2020
    • Dividend has been shrinking, not growing
    • Share price is down over the past 5 years

    Key Data

    Dividend Yield
    2.23%
    Payout Ratio
    —
    Annual Dividend
    $0.53
    5-Yr Avg Growth
    -0.1%
    Ex-Dividend Date
    Nov 30, 2026
    Years of Growth
    0
    Frequency
    quarterly
    Beta
    —
    Market Cap
    —
    P/E Ratio
    —
    5-Yr Total Return
    -5%
    52-Week Range
    $23.62 – $24.57
    Dividend Safety
    C · 65/100
    Ever Cut?
    Yes (2020)

    TVC dividend raises and cuts

    Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) has raised its regular dividend 3 times and cut it 8 times across the 109 payments on record since 1998. Its most recent change was a 1.5% cut to $0.133 per share, going ex-dividend on Nov 27, 2020.

    Ex-dateChangeOld → newMove
    Nov 27, 2020Cut$0.135 → $0.133−1.5%
    Aug 28, 2020Cut$0.222 → $0.135−39.2%
    Aug 27, 2015Cut$0.239 → $0.222−7.1%
    Aug 28, 2013Cut$0.254 → $0.239−5.9%
    May 29, 2013Cut$0.295 → $0.254−13.9%
    Aug 27, 2009Cut$0.341 → $0.296−13.2%
    Feb 24, 2006Cut$0.372 → $0.343−7.8%
    Feb 25, 2004Raise$0.370 → $0.373+0.8%
    Aug 27, 2003Cut$0.422 → $0.370−12.3%
    May 26, 2000Raise$0.421 → $0.422+0.2%
    Aug 27, 1999Raise$0.420 → $0.422+0.5%
    Every TVC payment →Download every raise and cut (CSV)
    TVC ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Nov 30, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →TVC dividend historyEvery payment, totals by year, raises and cutsView →

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is TVC a good dividend stock?

    Yes, with caveats. Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.23% ($0.53/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying.

    Is TVC's dividend safe?

    TVC has a dividend-safety grade of C (65/100), based on its payout coverage, free-cash-flow, 0-year growth streak, a dividend cut in 2020, debt and yield-versus-history.

    Is TVC a buy, hold, or sell?

    We don't issue formal ratings, but on the data TVC screens as "yes, with caveats". Tennessee Valley Authority (TVC) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 2.23% ($0.53/yr), with 0 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of C. It's a solid income payer, but check the caveats below before buying. This is research for your own analysis, not investment advice.

    Will TVC cut its dividend?

    TVC earns a dividend-safety grade of C (65/100), and has cut its dividend before (last in 2020). A higher score means lower cut risk based on payout coverage, cash flow and history — but no score guarantees a dividend.

    Does TVC pay a dividend?

    Yes. Tennessee Valley Authority pays a quarterly dividend of about $0.53 per share annually, a forward yield of roughly 2.23%.

    What is TVC's dividend yield?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, TVC's forward dividend yield is 2.23%, based on a $0.53 annual dividend and a $23.83 share price.

    What is TVC's dividend per share?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, TVC pays $0.53 per share per year, distributed on a quarterly basis.

    How many years has TVC grown its dividend?

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

    When is the next TVC ex-dividend date?

    As of Oct 18, 2026, the next ex-dividend date on record for TVC is Nov 30, 2026.

    Income Calculator

    At $0.53 / yr per share

    Per payment (quarterly)$13.30
    Annual$53.20
    Monthly avg$4.43

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