Annual Payout Ratio
66.99%14.91%+28.63%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, T annual payout ratio is 66.99%, up +28.63% on
- Historical Performance
- T annual payout ratio is up +5.71% over the past 3 years, and down -32.62% over the past 5 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- T annual payout ratio is currently -72.45% below its historical high of 243.12% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- T annual payout ratio is +146.71% above its 3-year low of -143.42% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- T annual payout ratio is higher than 93.09% of companies in Communication Services sector
Payout Ratio Chart
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Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Payout Ratio | 66.99% | +28.6% | +5.7% | -32.6% | -13.9% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 21.01% | -98.5% | -33.7% | -82.2% | -1.3% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 36.04% | -51.6% | +141.7% | +117.4% | -9.0% | |
| Price | $23.50 | +5.3% | +22.2% | +7.5% | +9.8% | |
| Annual Dividend Yield | 4.72% | -5.0% | -25.9% | -34.4% | -20.4% | |
| Annual Dividends Paid | $8.21B | +0.9% | -45.5% | -44.9% | -15.1% | |
| Annual Dividend Per Share | $1.11 | 0.0% | -29.3% | -27.9% | -10.4% | |
| Annual Free Cash Flow | $18.51B | -9.5% | -29.9% | -36.3% | +3.7% | |
| Annual Revenue | $122.34B | -0.1% | -8.7% | -32.5% | -0.1% | |
| Annual EPS | $1.49 | -24.2% | -45.3% | -21.3% | -27.2% |
Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | 66.99% | at high | |
| 5Y | 66.99% | at high | |
| All | 243.12% | -72.5% |
Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3Y | -143.42% | N/A | +146.7% |
| 5Y | -391.42% | N/A | +117.1% |
| All | -391.42% | +117.1% |
Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current annual payout ratio of T?
As of today, T annual payout ratio is 66.99%
What is 1-year change in T annual payout ratio?
T annual payout ratio is up +28.63% year-over-year
What is 3-year change in T annual payout ratio?
T annual payout ratio is up +5.71% over the past 3 years
How far is T annual payout ratio from its all-time high?
T annual payout ratio is currently -72.45% below its historical high of 243.12% set on December 31, 2011
How does T annual payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
T annual payout ratio is higher than 93.09% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is T next annual earnings release?
The next annual earnings release for T is on
What is T next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for T has not been scheduled
TTM Payout Ratio
36.04%0.00%0.00%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, T TTM payout ratio is 36.04%, unchanged on
- Historical Performance
- T TTM payout ratio is down -51.56% year-over-year, and up +141.74% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- T TTM payout ratio is currently -98.20% below its historical high of 1,997.46% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- T TTM payout ratio is +133.93% above its 3-year low of -106.22% reached on
- Sector Comparison
- T TTM payout ratio is higher than 87.99% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTM Payout Ratio | 36.04% | 0.0% | -51.6% | +141.7% | +117.4% | |
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 21.01% | -50.0% | -98.5% | -33.7% | -82.2% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 66.99% | – | +28.6% | +5.7% | -32.6% | |
| Price | $23.50 | -8.0% | +5.3% | +22.2% | +7.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 4.72% | +8.8% | -5.0% | -18.2% | -34.4% | |
| TTM Dividends Paid | $8.21B | -0.1% | +0.2% | -29.2% | -45.1% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $1.11 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -29.3% | |
| TTM Free Cash Flow | $19.96B | +1.7% | -1.4% | +2.7% | -28.5% | |
| TTM Revenue | $124.48B | +0.4% | +2.0% | +3.3% | -28.0% | |
| TTM EPS | $3.08 | +75.6% | +150.4% | +14.5% | +102.8% |
TTM Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 74.40% | -51.6% | |
| 3Y | 90.24% | -60.1% | |
| 5Y | 1,997.46% | -98.2% | |
| All | 1,997.46% | -98.2% |
TTM Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 36.04% | at low | |
| 3Y | -106.22% | +133.9% | |
| 5Y | -617.84% | +105.8% | |
| All | -1,564.48% | +102.3% |
TTM Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current TTM payout ratio of T?
As of today, T TTM payout ratio is 36.04%
What is T TTM payout ratio most recent change?
T TTM payout ratio remained unchanged on January 21, 2026
What is 1-year change in T TTM payout ratio?
T TTM payout ratio is down -51.56% year-over-year
How far is T TTM payout ratio from its all-time high?
T TTM payout ratio is currently -98.20% below its historical high of 1,997.46% set on October 7, 2021
How does T TTM payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
T TTM payout ratio is higher than 87.99% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is T next earnings release?
The next earnings release for T is on
What is T next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for T has not been scheduled
Quarterly Payout Ratio
21.01%21.04%-50.04%
Summary
- Current Value
- As of today, T quarterly payout ratio is 21.01%, down -50.04% on
- Historical Performance
- T quarterly payout ratio is down -98.51% year-over-year, and down -33.66% over the past 3 years
- All-Time High Comparison
- T quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.51% below its historical high of 1,405.52% set on
- 3-Year Low Comparison
- T quarterly payout ratio is +341.22% above its 3-year low of -8.71% reached on an earlier date
- Sector Comparison
- T quarterly payout ratio is higher than 82.19% of companies in Communication Services sector
Performance
| Metric | Date | Value | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quarterly Payout Ratio | 21.01% | -50.0% | -98.5% | -33.7% | -82.2% | |
| Annual Payout Ratio | 66.99% | – | +28.6% | +5.7% | -32.6% | |
| TTM Payout Ratio | 36.04% | 0.0% | -51.6% | +141.7% | +117.4% | |
| Price | $23.50 | -8.0% | +5.3% | +22.2% | +7.5% | |
| TTM Dividend Yield | 4.72% | +8.8% | -5.0% | -18.2% | -34.4% | |
| Quarterly Dividends Paid | $2.03B | -0.5% | -0.3% | +1.1% | -45.7% | |
| TTM Dividend Per Share | $1.11 | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | -29.3% | |
| Quarterly Free Cash Flow | $5.27B | +8.2% | +6.7% | +26.2% | -36.4% | |
| Quarterly Revenue | $30.71B | -0.5% | +1.6% | +2.2% | -27.5% | |
| Quarterly EPS | $1.29 | +109.3% | +4221.7% | +61.7% | +236.1% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Highs
| Period | High | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 46.21% | N/A | -54.5% |
| 3Y | 1,405.52% | -98.5% | |
| 5Y | 1,405.52% | -98.5% | |
| All | 1,405.52% | -98.5% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio Lows
| Period | Low | Date | Current |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | 21.01% | at low | |
| 3Y | -8.71% | N/A | +341.2% |
| 5Y | -27.68% | N/A | +175.9% |
| All | -71.19% | +129.5% |
Quarterly Payout Ratio History
FAQ
What is the current quarterly payout ratio of T?
As of today, T quarterly payout ratio is 21.01%
What is T quarterly payout ratio most recent change?
T quarterly payout ratio was down -50.04% on September 30, 2025
What is 1-year change in T quarterly payout ratio?
T quarterly payout ratio is down -98.51% year-over-year
How far is T quarterly payout ratio from its all-time high?
T quarterly payout ratio is currently -98.51% below its historical high of 1,405.52% set on September 30, 2024
How does T quarterly payout ratio rank versus sector peers?
T quarterly payout ratio is higher than 82.19% of companies in Communication Services sector
When is T next earnings release?
The next earnings release for T is on
What is T next ex-dividend date?
As of today, the next dividend for T has not been scheduled
Payout Ratio Formula
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Data Sources & References
- T Official Website www.att.com
- Most Recent Quarterly Report (10-Q) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732717/000073271725000163/0000732717-25-000163-index.htm
- Most Recent Annual Report (10-K) www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/732717/000073271725000013/0000732717-25-000013-index.htm
- T Profile on Yahoo Finance finance.yahoo.com/quote/T
- T Profile on NASDAQ.com www.nasdaq.com/market-activity/stocks/t