T Stock Dividend Payment Set for November 01, 2021 — What Investors Need to Know

AT&T Inc. (ticker: T) is preparing to distribute its next quarterly dividend, with an ex-dividend trading date slated for October 07, 2021. Investors holding shares before this cutoff date will receive a cash distribution of $0.52 per share on November 01, 2021.

Consistent Dividend Track Record

The telecommunications giant has maintained this identical dividend payout for eight consecutive quarters, demonstrating stability in its capital return strategy. At the prevailing share price of $27.35, this translates to an annualized dividend yield of 7.61%, which remains attractive to income-focused investors.

Stock Performance and Market Context

T’s recent trading activity shows the stock at $27.35, reflecting a decline of 19.27% from its 52-week peak of $33.88, though it maintains a modest 3.8% gain above its 52-week floor of $26.35. The company, positioned within the Consumer Services sector alongside peers like Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) and T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS), currently reports earnings per share of -$0.31.

Growth Outlook

According to Zacks Investment Research, AT&T’s projected earnings expansion for 2021 stands at 4.96%, outpacing the broader industry forecast of -9.4%, suggesting relative strength in profitability recovery.

Dividend Investment Vehicles

For those seeking T exposure through diversified portfolios, several exchange-traded funds maintain substantial positions in the dividend-paying stock:

• Fidelity Dividend ETF for Rising Rates (FDRR)
• First Trust Morningstar ETF (FDL)
• iShares Core High Dividend ETF (HDV)
• iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF (VLUE)
• VanEck Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF (DURA)

Among these options, FDRR has posted the strongest recent performance with a -0.17% adjustment over the past 100 days and carries the highest weighting allocation to T at 99%.

For complete details on ex-dividend, record, and payment dates, consult the official dividend history documentation.