Telia Company ABTLSNF -1.33%60 Dividend Yield % is 4.04% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 29% below its 10-year median of 5.66. GuruFocus rates TLSNF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 228 Telecommunication Services companies, Telia Company AB ranks better than 51.75% on this metric.
As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Telia Company AB is 4.04%.
Warning Sign:
Telia Company AB stock Dividend Yield % is close to 3-year low.
The historical rank and industry rank for Telia Company AB's Dividend Yield % or its related term are showing as below:
TLSNF'
s Dividend Yield % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.3 Med: 5.66 Max: 11.25
Current: 4.04
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Yield of Telia Company AB was 11.25%. The lowest was 2.30%. And the median was 5.66%.
TLSNF's Dividend Yield % is ranked better than 51.75% of 228
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.015
vs TLSNF: 4.04
If a company's dividend payout ratio is too high, its dividend may not be sustainable. The dividend payout ratio of Telia Company AB is 1.69, which seems too high.
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Telia Company AB was 18.75. The lowest was 0.92. And the median was 1.35.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -0.80% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 0.60% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -4.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Telia Company AB was 81.70% per year. The lowest was -12.60% per year. And the median was 1.70% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Telia Company AB (OTCPK:TLSNF) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
The historical data trend for Telia Company AB's Dividend Yield % can be seen below:
* 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.
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telia Company AB'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.
Telia Company AB Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telia Company AB's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telia Company AB's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Telia Company AB Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
SEK 0.510000
2026-04-10
2026-04-13
2026-04-16
Cash Dividend
quarterly
SEK:USD 0.109464
SEK 0.500000
2026-02-05
2026-02-06
2026-02-11
Cash Dividend
quarterly
SEK:USD 0.110866
SEK 0.500000
2025-10-29
2025-10-30
2025-11-04
Cash Dividend
quarterly
SEK:USD 0.105310
SEK 0.500000
2025-07-30
2025-07-31
2025-08-05
Cash Dividend
quarterly
SEK:USD 0.102335
* 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.
Telia Company AB's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Telia Company AB's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as
Forward Annual Dividend Yield
=
Forward Full Year Dividend
/
Current Share Price
=
0.22330656
/
5.35
=
4.17 %
Current Share Price is $5.35. Telia Company AB's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.05582664 * 4 = $0.22330656.
* 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.
Telia Company AB (TLSNF) has a Dividend Yield % of 4.04% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Telia Company AB and its competitors. This is 29% below median its historical median of 5.66. Over the past decade, Telia Company AB's Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.30 to 11.25. According to the industry distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #110 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 48.2%.
Is Telia Company AB's Dividend Yield % too high?
Telia Company AB's current Dividend Yield % of 4.04% is 29% below median its 10-year median of 5.66. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.30 to a high of 11.25. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.02. Telia Company AB's value of 4.04% is 0.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #110 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Telia Company AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telia Company AB's Dividend Yield % compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telia Company AB ranks #110 out of 228 companies for Dividend Yield %. This puts Telia Company AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.02. Telia Company AB's value of 4.04% is 0.6% above this benchmark. Historically, Telia Company AB's own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 2.30 to 11.25 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 5.66 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Telia Company AB 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 Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.02, 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. Telia Company AB's current Dividend Yield % of 4.04% is 0.6% 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 Telia Company AB and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telia Company AB's current Dividend Yield % is 4.04%, which is 29% below median its own 10-year median of 5.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telia Company AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB (TLSNF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.24, compared to a current price of $5.35 — trading 65.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 4.04%, which is 29% below median its 10-year median of 5.66 and 0.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.02. Telia Company AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 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 Telia Company AB (TLSNF), the current Dividend Yield % is 4.04% as of Jun. 25, 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 Telia Company AB (TLSNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telia Company AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.35 is trading 65.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.24.
GuruFocus considers Telia Company AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TLSNF:
Dividend Yield %: 4.04% (29% below median its 10-year median of 5.66)
GF Value™: $3.24 vs. price of $5.35 (65.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#110 of 228)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TLSNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telia is the incumbent telecom operator in Sweden. It also operates in Norway, Finland, and the Baltic countries. In the past five years, Telia has been narrowing its business focus, divesting businesses in Asia and focusing on its core markets.
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