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T dividend safety score
AT&T Inc. · Communication Services
T scores 20/100 for dividend safety, which means a high risk that the dividend could be cut.
Updated November 1, 2026.
AT&T Inc. (T) has a solid dividend yield of 4.86%, below the 45.29% average of the 184 stocks and funds we score. Its dividend safety score of 20 is below the average of 49, and we rate it Risky. It has grown its dividend for 0 years in a row and cut it 2 times in the last five years.
- Safety rank: #166 of 184 stocks and funds we score
- Pays in: Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct
- Next ex-dividend date: ~Jan 8, 2027 (estimated)
What drives the T score
T dividend per share by year
| Year | Dividend / share | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.11 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $1.11 | 0.0% |
| 2023 | $1.11 | -17.9% |
| 2022 | $1.35 | -35.0% |
| 2021 | $2.08 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | $2.08 | +2.0% |
| 2019 | $2.04 | – |
Complete calendar years only. Red bars mark a year the dividend fell by more than 2%.
How T compares
| T | Communication Services avg | All covered avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safety score | 20 | 53 | 49 |
| Dividend yield | 4.86% | 16.37% | 45.29% |
Averages are across 5 Communication Services stocks and 184 stocks and funds with a safety score on Safe Dividend Tracker.
Expected upcoming T dividend dates
| Estimated ex-dividend date | Estimated amount per share |
|---|---|
| ~Jan 8, 2027 | $0.2775 |
| ~Apr 9, 2027 | $0.2775 |
| ~Jul 9, 2027 | $0.2775 |
| ~Oct 8, 2027 | $0.2775 |
Estimates based on T's usual payment pattern and last payment. The company sets the real dates and amounts. Confirm with your broker.
How much would T pay you?
| Invested | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $49 | $4 |
| $10,000 | $486 | $40 |
| $50,000 | $2,428 | $202 |
| $100,000 | $4,856 | $405 |
To earn $1,000 a month from T at today's yield you would need about $247,137 invested, roughly 10,811 shares.
Based on the current yield of 4.86%. Yields and prices change, and dividends are not guaranteed.
Recent T dividend payments
| Ex-dividend date | Amount per share |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | $0.2775 |
| Jul 10, 2026 | $0.2775 |
| Apr 10, 2026 | $0.2776 |
| Jan 12, 2026 | $0.2775 |
| Oct 10, 2025 | $0.2775 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | $0.2775 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $0.2775 |
| Jan 10, 2025 | $0.2775 |
| Oct 10, 2024 | $0.2775 |
| Jul 10, 2024 | $0.2775 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | $0.2775 |
| Jan 9, 2024 | $0.2775 |
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Start tracking freeHow we score dividend safety
We score each stock from 0 to 100 using its real dividend history: how many years it has paid, how consistent the payments are, and how the dividend has grown over 1, 3 and 5 years. Scores of 70 and up are rated Safe, 48 to 69 Moderate, 28 to 47 Watch, and below 28 Risky. Read more in our glossary.
T dividend FAQ
Is the T dividend safe?
AT&T Inc. has a dividend safety score of 20 out of 100, which we rate Risky. That means a high risk that the dividend could be cut. The score looks at how long the dividend has been paid, how steady it has been, and how it has grown. It is not a guarantee.
What is the T dividend yield?
The current dividend yield for T is about 4.86%, based on the latest price and the dividend per share we track.
How often does T pay dividends?
AT&T Inc. pays dividends quarterly.
How much would $10,000 in T earn in dividends?
At a yield of 4.86%, $10,000 invested in T would pay about $486 a year, or roughly $40 a month. Yields change over time, so this is only an estimate.
When is the next T ex-dividend date?
The next ex-dividend date for T is expected around January 8, 2027 (an estimate based on its payment pattern). Confirm with your broker or the fund company before you trade.