Telefónica, S.A.

BME:TEF Stock Report

Market Cap: €22.2b

Telefónica Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 3/6

Telefónica is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 7.6%. Next payment date is on 18th June, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 16th June, 2026.

Key information

7.6%

Dividend yield

1.0%

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yield8.6%
Future Dividend Yield5.7%
Dividend Growth-4.0%
Next dividend pay date18 Jun 26
Ex dividend date16 Jun 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio-77%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Analysis Article Nov 28

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.1215

The board of Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.1215 per share on the 18th of...
Analysis Article Nov 04

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) will pay a dividend of €0.1215 on the 18th of December. This makes the dividend yield...
Analysis Article Oct 18

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.1215 per share on the 18th of December...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Nov 28

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.1215

The board of Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.1215 per share on the 18th of...
Analysis Article Nov 04

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) will pay a dividend of €0.1215 on the 18th of December. This makes the dividend yield...
Narrative Update Nov 03

TEF: Potential Vodafone Spain Deal And Modest Margin Gains Will Guide Next Steps

Telefónica’s analyst price target has been raised modestly, with new estimates rising from €4.45 to €4.51. This reflects analysts’ updated views based on slightly improved profit margins and adjusted revenue forecasts.
Narrative Update Oct 20

Fiber Modernization And Digital Services Will Unlock Future Markets

Analysts have raised their price target for Telefónica from €4.70 to €4.80, citing updated estimates following recent foreign exchange changes and financial results. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts note that updated foreign exchange rates have positively impacted the company's valuation and supported a higher price target.
Analysis Article Oct 18

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.1215 per share on the 18th of December...
Analysis Article Oct 08

Returns On Capital At Telefónica (BME:TEF) Paint A Concerning Picture

What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? More often than not, we'll see...
Analysis Article Sep 16

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.1215 per share on the 18th of December...
Narrative Update Sep 02

Fiber Modernization And Digital Services Will Unlock Future Markets

The consensus Analyst Price Target for Telefónica edged up slightly from €4.35 to €4.41, primarily due to updated foreign exchange impacts and minor model adjustments, with no material change in business fundamentals. Analyst Commentary Updated foreign exchange moves impacting future earnings estimates.
Analysis Article Aug 29

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A.'s ( BME:TEF ) investors are due to receive a payment of €0.1215 per share on 18th of December. Based...
Analysis Article Aug 11

Telefónica's (BME:TEF) Dividend Will Be €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.1215 per share on the 18th of December...
Analysis Article Jul 28

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Will Pay A Dividend Of €0.1215

The board of Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 18th of December, with...
Analysis Article Jul 22

Here's Why Telefónica (BME:TEF) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Jun 30

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of €0.1215

The board of Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of €0.1215 per share on the 18th of...
Analysis Article Jun 16

Telefónica (BME:TEF) Has Announced A Dividend Of €0.1215

Telefónica, S.A. ( BME:TEF ) will pay a dividend of €0.1215 on the 19th of June. This means the annual payment is 6.5...
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New Narrative Nov 07

Fiber Expansion And 5G Investment Poised To Power Future Growth

Telefónica's network investments and strategic agreements solidify market position and future revenue prospects.

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayJun 13 2026Ex Dividend DateJun 16 2026Dividend Pay DateJun 18 20262 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 3 days to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: TEF's dividend payments have been volatile in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: TEF's dividend payments have fallen over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Telefónica Dividend Yield vs Market
How does TEF dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (TEF)7.6%
Market Bottom 25% (ES)1.8%
Market Top 25% (ES)5.3%
Industry Average (Telecom)4.4%
Analyst forecast (TEF) (up to 3 years)5.7%

Notable Dividend: TEF's dividend (7.6%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the Spanish market (1.81%).

High Dividend: TEF's dividend (7.6%) is in the top 25% of dividend payers in the Spanish market (5.31%)


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: TEF is paying a dividend but the company is unprofitable.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonably low cash payout ratio (42.3%), TEF's dividend payments are well covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/06/12 22:41
End of Day Share Price 2026/06/12 00:00
Earnings2026/03/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Ownership10 years
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Management10 years
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Key Developments10 years
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Analyst Sources

Telefónica, S.A. is covered by 40 analysts. 11 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Andrew Charles BealeArete Research Services LLP
null nullBanco de Sabadell. S.A.
Fernando Cordero BarreiraBanco Santander