Telstra Group Limited Dividend History | Yield & Payout Insights

For Telstra Group Limited (TLS), the latest fiscal-year data shows a dividend yield of 4.16% and a payout ratio of 106.68%. Together, these metrics help you judge how much earnings are returned as dividends and whether the payout looks supported. Review the FY summary and payout history tables below to see the trend over time.

Dividend Performance Chart

Dividend Summary (FY)

28 years
Metric (FY)2025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998
Dividends per share (FY)$0.20$0.18$0.18$0.03$0.08$0.08$0.06$0.11$0.30$0.30$0.30$0.29$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.28$0.17$0.10$0.22$0.13$0.18$0.16$0.15$0.14$0.12
Dividend yield (FY) %4.16%4.85%3.96%4.17%4.26%5.12%4.96%10.12%7.26%5.58%4.91%5.51%6.05%7.63%9.75%8.69%8.39%6.67%6.12%9.22%5.51%4.20%4.97%3.90%2.83%4.23%1.37%2.67%
Payout ratio (FY) %106.68%124.66%101.87%111.85%102.42%104.62%104.87%88.41%96.02%65.52%87.45%83.44%92.00%102.53%107.99%89.98%86.35%94.75%106.95%156.24%92.89%318600.00%9557.14%25736.36%-77200.00%109375.00%-90100.00%35550.00%

Dividend Payout History

56 payments
Pay DateEx-DateRecord DateAmount
2025-09-25August 27, 252025-08-28$0.10
2025-03-28February 26, 252025-02-27$0.10
2024-09-26August 28, 242024-08-29$0.09
2024-03-28February 28, 242024-02-29$0.09
2023-09-28August 30, 232023-08-31$0.09
2023-03-31March 01, 232023-03-02$0.09
2022-09-21August 24, 222022-08-25$0.01
2022-04-01March 02, 222022-03-03$0.02
2021-09-23August 25, 212021-08-26$0.05
2021-03-26February 24, 212021-02-25$0.03
2020-09-24August 26, 202020-08-27$0.03
2020-03-27February 26, 202020-02-27$0.05
2019-09-26August 28, 192019-08-29$0.03
2019-03-29February 27, 192019-02-28$0.03
2018-09-27August 29, 182018-08-30$0.04
2018-03-29February 28, 182018-03-01$0.07
2017-09-28August 30, 172017-08-31$0.15
2017-03-31March 01, 172017-03-02$0.15
2016-09-23August 24, 162016-08-25$0.15
2016-04-01February 29, 162016-03-03$0.15
2015-09-25August 25, 152015-08-27$0.15
2015-03-27February 24, 152015-02-27$0.15
2014-09-26August 27, 142014-08-29$0.15
2014-03-28February 23, 142014-02-28$0.14
2013-09-20August 19, 132013-08-23$0.14
2013-03-22February 17, 132013-02-22$0.14
2012-09-21August 20, 122012-08-24$0.14
2012-03-23February 19, 122012-02-24$0.14
2011-09-23August 22, 112011-08-26$0.14
2011-03-25February 20, 112011-02-25$0.14
2010-09-24August 23, 102010-08-27$0.14
2010-03-26February 21, 102010-02-26$0.14
2009-09-25August 24, 092009-08-28$0.14
2009-04-09March 05, 092009-03-13$0.14
2008-09-26August 25, 082008-08-29$0.14
2008-04-04March 02, 082008-03-07$0.14
2007-09-21August 20, 072007-08-24$0.14
2007-03-30February 25, 072007-03-02$0.14
2006-09-22August 21, 062006-08-25$0.12
2006-03-24February 19, 062006-02-24$0.05
2005-10-31September 26, 052005-09-30$0.05
2005-04-29March 23, 052005-04-01$0.05
2004-10-29September 20, 042004-09-24$0.11
2004-04-30March 21, 042004-03-26$0.11
2003-10-31September 22, 032003-09-26$0.10
2003-04-30March 16, 032003-03-21$0.03
2002-10-28September 16, 022002-09-20$0.09
2002-04-29March 17, 022002-03-22$0.09
2001-10-26September 17, 012001-09-21$0.09
2001-04-27March 18, 012001-03-23$0.07
2000-10-27September 17, 002000-09-22$0.08
2000-04-28March 19, 002000-03-24$0.07
1999-10-29September 06, 991999-09-10$0.08
1999-04-30March 21, 991999-03-26$0.06
1998-10-30September 24, 981998-09-30$0.06
1998-03-31March 01, 981998-03-06$0.06

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telstra Group Limited's current dividend yield and payout ratio?

The dividend yield shows how much Telstra Group Limited returns to shareholders relative to its stock price, while the payout ratio indicates how much of its earnings are distributed. Monitoring these metrics helps investors evaluate whether the dividend is sustainable and supported by earnings or cash flow.

How has Telstra Group Limited's dividend changed over the last 5 years?

By reviewing the historical dividend payouts for Telstra Group Limited, investors can identify trends in growth or cuts. Consistent or rising dividends over time often signal financial stability, while decreasing dividends may indicate potential risks or shifts in business strategy. Use the FY summary and payout history tables to track changes across multiple years.

Is Telstra Group Limited a high-yield stock compared to its industry peers?

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Can Telstra Group Limited maintain its dividend during market downturns?

Analyzing Telstra Group Limited's liquidity, cash flow, and debt levels provides insight into whether it can sustain dividend payments during economic volatility. Stocks with strong financial health are more likely to maintain consistent dividends even when markets fluctuate. Pair dividend metrics with the FY payout ratio and the multi-year history tables for context.

Should I consider Telstra Group Limited dividends as part of my long-term investment strategy?

Investors often include Telstra Group Limited dividends in a long-term portfolio to generate passive income. Assessing dividend yield, payout ratio, growth history, and financial stability helps determine whether the company fits an income-focused or total-return investment strategy. Review the dividend summary and payout history tables to validate consistency over time.