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Telstra GroupASX:TLS +0.63%76 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70% as of Jun. 2026, which is 144% above its 10-year median of 3.15. GuruFocus rates ASX:TLS with a GF Score™ of 76/100 and a GF Value™ of A$4.21 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 162 Telecommunication Services companies, Telstra Group ranks better than 53.7% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telstra Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate or its related term are showing as below:
ASX:TLS'
s 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -31.4 Med: 3.15 Max: 26.5
Current: 7.7
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Telstra Group was 26.50% per year. The lowest was -31.40% per year. And the median was 3.15% per year.
ASX:TLS's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is ranked better than 53.7% of 162
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 5.75
vs ASX:TLS: 7.70
During the past 12 months, Telstra Group's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 8.10% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 7.70% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 15.70% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.00% per year.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Telstra Group Ltd is 0.95, which seems too high.
Good Sign:
Telstra Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Telstra Group was 1.02. The lowest was 0.58. And the median was 0.85.
Warning Sign:
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Telstra Group Ltd is 0.95, which seems too high.
2. Dividend Yield % measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Telstra Group Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
AUD 0.105000
2026-02-25
2026-02-26
2026-03-27
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
AUD 0.095000
2025-08-27
2025-08-28
2025-09-25
Cash Dividend
semi-annually
AUD:AUD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
Telstra Group's Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Current Share Price is A$4.81.
Telstra Group's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is A$0.2.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Telstra Group was 11.83%. The lowest was 2.37%. And the median was 3.87%.
Good Sign:
Telstra Group Ltd stock Dividend Yield % is close to 2-year high.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Telstra Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Related Terms>
ASX:TLS vs VZ, TMUS, T: 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telstra Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Telstra Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telstra Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telstra Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate falls into.
Telstra Group 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Calculation
This is the average annual rate that a company has been raising its dividends. The growth rate is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four year annual data.
Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average dividends per share growth rate.
What does a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.70% mean?
Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) has a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.70% as of Jun. 2026. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Telstra Group and its competitors. This is 144% above median its historical median of 3.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Telstra Group ranks #75 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.3%.
Is Telstra Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate too high?
Telstra Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.70% is 144% above median its 10-year median of 3.15. The Telecommunication Services industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.75. Telstra Group's value of 7.70% is 33.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telstra Group ranks #75 out of 162 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telstra Group has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telstra Group's 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telstra Group ranks #75 out of 162 companies for 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate. This puts Telstra Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.75. Telstra Group's value of 7.70% is 33.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 3.15 vs. the industry median of 5.75, Telstra Group has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate among Telecommunication Services companies is 5.75, based on 162 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telstra Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate of 7.70% is 33.9% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is the company's three-year average growth of dividend payout. View historical data on Telstra Group and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 5.75 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telstra Group's current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70%, which is 144% above median its own 10-year median of 3.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telstra Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$4.21, compared to a current price of A$4.81 — trading 14.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70%, which is 144% above median its 10-year median of 3.15 and 33.9% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 5.75. Telstra Group's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telstra Group (ASX:TLS), the current 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate is 7.70% as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Telstra Group (ASX:TLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telstra Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$4.81 is trading 14.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$4.21.
GuruFocus considers Telstra Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:TLS:
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate: 7.70% (144% above median its 10-year median of 3.15)
GF Value™: A$4.21 vs. price of A$4.81 (14.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.9% above the Telecommunication Services median (#75 of 162)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:TLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telstra is Australia's largest telecommunications company, with dominant market shares in voice, mobile, enterprise telecom, and fixed-line broadband resale via the national broadband network. Telstra provides most of its services via its infrastructure assets, such as a fixed-line network (data centers, exchanges, poles, ducts, pits and pipes, fiber network), a mobile network, and mobile towers. Its customers span retail, corporate, government, wholesale, and overseas segments. Telstra also provides the government-owned, last-mile fixed-line National Broadband Network with long-term access to its infrastructure, in return for recurring payments. Finally, Telstra operates a leading telecom operation in Papua New Guinea and the surrounding South-Pacific countries.
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