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TE Connectivity plc

S&P 500

TEL/Technology · Electronic Components/NYSE

Dividend Yield

1.34%

$2.91 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$218.69P/E20.1MCap62.9BLast update: Aug 12, 2026 at 04:48

Dividend Safety Rating

81/ 100Very Safe

TEL's dividend appears very safe. Strengths include a 28.5% earnings payout ratio & 25.7% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: Volatile profit margin stability & 1.7% 5-year dividend cagr.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 28.5%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 25.7%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 19.4%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.

Risks

  • Profit Margin Stability: VolatileProfit margins have been volatile.
  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: 1.7%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.

Payout & Coverage

Very Safe
28.5%Very Safe
25.7%Very Safe
19.4%Very Safe
42.6xVery Safe

Balance Sheet

Safe

Profitability

Safe
23.3%Very Safe
35.6%Safe

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
Mostly StableCaution

About TE Connectivity plc

TE Connectivity plc is a global industrial technology leader that designs and manufactures connectivity and sensor solutions to enable the reliable distribution of power, signal, and data. Its broad portfolio includes connectors, sensors, relays, contactors, and electronic components engineered for harsh environments, supporting advancements in next-generation transportation, energy networks, automated factories, data centers, medical technology, aerospace, defense, and communications infrastructure. The company operates across three primary segments: Communications, providing components for home appliances; Transportation, serving automotive, commercial, and sensor applications in vehicles and mobility solutions; and Industrial, supplying products for factory automation, process control, building systems, rail, solar, medical, oil and gas, and commercial aerospace. TE Connectivity plc empowers engineers worldwide by partnering on reliable, durable, and sustainable innovations that integrate sense-and-connect technologies in electric vehicles, smart homes, life-saving medical devices, and AI-driven systems. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, it serves customers in approximately 130 countries with a focus on industrial sectors.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

1.34%

Annual Dividend

$2.91

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

28.50%

FCF Payout Ratio

25.70%

52-Week Range

$190.27 - $252.56

Dividend History (2016–2025)

TEL annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

TEL earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

August 21, 2026

Next Payment Date

September 11, 2026

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-1.71%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

1.73%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

4.92%

3-Year Total Growth

-5.05%

5-Year Total Growth

8.95%

10-Year Total Growth

61.72%

Income Calculator

TEL Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

$21,869.00

Annual Income

$291.00

Quarterly Income

$72.75

Monthly Income

$24.25

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is TEL's current dividend yield?
TE Connectivity plc (TEL) currently has a dividend yield of 1.34%, based on a stock price of $218.69 and an annual dividend of $2.91.
When is TEL's next dividend payment date?
TEL's next ex-dividend date is 2026-08-21 and the next payment date is 2026-09-11. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does TEL pay in dividends per year?
TE Connectivity plc paid $2.07 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has TEL been increasing its dividend?
TE Connectivity plc has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of 1.73% and a 10-year CAGR of 4.92%.
Is TEL's dividend safe?
TE Connectivity plc has a payout ratio of 28.50%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 25.70%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is TEL's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates TE Connectivity plc's dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for technology companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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