Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) Dividend Yield %: 9.58% (As of Jun. 24, 2026)


LUS:ATEL Airtel Networks Zambia PLC LUS:ATEL
38 GF Score
Price ZMW175.00
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What is Airtel Networks Zambia Dividend Yield %?

Airtel Networks Zambia LUS:ATEL +0.01% 38 Dividend Yield % is 9.58% as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUS:ATEL with a GF Score™ of 38/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Telecommunication Services companies, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks better than 96.49% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Airtel Networks Zambia is 9.58%.

The historical rank and industry rank for Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:

LUS:ATEL' s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0   Med: 0   Max: 10.81
Current: 9.58

During the past 0 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Airtel Networks Zambia was 10.81%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 0.00%.

LUS:ATEL's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than
96.49% of 228 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4 vs LUS:ATEL: 9.58

Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividend Payout Ratio for the six months ended in . 20 was 0.00.

As of today (2026-06-24), the Forward Dividend Yield % of Airtel Networks Zambia is 11.50%.

Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividends per Share for the six months ended in . 20 was ZMW0.00.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.


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Airtel Networks Zambia Dividend Yield % Historical Data

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* 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.

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LUS:ATEL vs : Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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.


Airtel Networks Zambia Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Airtel Networks Zambia Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Airtel Networks Zambia Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
ZMW 6.5200002026-05-062026-05-082026-05-11Cash DividendquarterlyZMW:ZMW 1.000000
ZMW 4.1200002025-12-172025-12-192025-12-22Cash DividendquarterlyZMW:ZMW 1.000000
ZMW 3.5100002025-09-172025-09-192025-09-22Cash DividendquarterlyZMW:ZMW 1.000000
ZMW 2.6100002025-07-022025-07-042025-07-09Cash DividendquarterlyZMW:ZMW 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=16.76/175.00
=9.58 %

Current Share Price is ZMW175.00.
Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is ZMW16.76.

Airtel Networks Zambia's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=26.08/175.00
=14.90 %

Current Share Price is ZMW175.00.
Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as ZMW6.52 * 4 = ZMW26.08.

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Dividend Yield % →
What does a Dividend Yield % of 9.58% mean?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a Dividend Yield % of 9.58% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Airtel Networks Zambia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #8 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 3.5%.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividend Yield % too high?
Airtel Networks Zambia's current Dividend Yield % is 9.58%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.00. Airtel Networks Zambia's value of 9.58% is 139.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #8 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Airtel Networks Zambia has a GF Score™ of 38/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Airtel Networks Zambia's Dividend Yield % compare to ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Airtel Networks Zambia ranks #8 out of 228 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Airtel Networks Zambia in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.00. Airtel Networks Zambia's value of 9.58% is 139.5% above this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.00, based on 228 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Airtel Networks Zambia's current Dividend Yield % of 9.58% is 139.5% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Airtel Networks Zambia and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 4.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Airtel Networks Zambia's current Dividend Yield % is 9.58%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Airtel Networks Zambia stock overvalued right now?
Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL) has a current Dividend Yield % of 9.58%. The current Dividend Yield % is 9.58% and 139.5% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.00. Airtel Networks Zambia's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Airtel Networks Zambia (LUS:ATEL), the current Dividend Yield % is 9.58% as of Jun. 24, 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.

Airtel Networks Zambia Business Description

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Address Corner of Addis Ababa Drive and Great East Road, Airtel House, P. O. Box 320001, Stand 2375, Lusaka, ZMB
Airtel Networks Zambia PLC is engaged in the provision of cellular radio telecommunication services. It operates in a single operating segment, being Zambia operations. The reportable operating segment derives its revenue from the sale of voice and data services to subscribers of the network and to foreign telephony operators when their subscribers utilise the Airtel Zambia network. Other revenue consists of connection and subscription charges and the sale of mobile handsets to customers. It provides postpaid, prepaid, international calling, and broadband recharge services.
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