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TEL2.B.ST|Communication Services|Telecom Services||P/E 12.7|MCap 107.3B|NASDAQ Stockholm

Last update: May 9, 2026 at 09:32

Dividend Safety Rating

68/ 100Safe

TEL2.B.ST's dividend appears safe and well-supported. Strengths include a 43.9% earnings payout ratio & 54.4% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 72.9% cfo payout ratio & -6.7% 5-year dividend cagr.

Based on 15 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 43.9%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 39.1%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.
  • Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.

Risks

  • 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -6.7%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
  • CFO Payout Ratio: 72.9%Operating cash flow leaves little room for the payout.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
Earnings Payout Ratio
43.9%Very Safe
FCF Payout Ratio
54.4%Safe
CFO Payout Ratio
72.9%Warning
Interest Coverage
6.8xSafe

Balance Sheet

Caution
Net Debt / Total Assets
45.6%Caution
Current Ratio
1.0xCaution
Debt-to-Equity
105.4Safe

Profitability

Safe
Return on Equity
39.1%Very Safe
Operating Margin
25.0%Safe
Gross Margin
43.9%Safe
Profit Margin Stability
ModerateCaution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
Dividend Streak
11+ yrsVery Safe
Dividend Cut
NoneVery Safe
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-6.7%Danger
Earnings Stability
StableSafe

About Tele2 AB

Tele2 AB (publ) provides fixed and mobile connectivity and entertainment services in Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. The company offers handset related data services, linear and streaming services, mobile telephony and data, fixed broadband and telephony, switch and contact center, cloud services, IT services, network services, workplace, video and collaboration, united communications, and security services. It also provides data network services, including dark fiber, dedicated wavelength, ethernet and IP VPN, and internet services; and unified communications comprising service provider, mobile virtual network operator, and carrier SIP-interconnect services. In addition, the company offers single and dual IMSI solutions for consumer and IoT applications; on-demand roaming services, such as subscription management, data plan management, real time charging, eSIM delivery, SIM management, and set up services; routing and termination solutions for international voice traffic; application-2-person messaging services; and value-added services comprising shortcodes and long numbers for businesses to have 2-way communication with their customers. The company was formerly known as NetCom AB and changed its name to Tele2 AB (publ) in February 2001. Tele2 AB (publ) was incorporated in 1990 and is headquartered in Kista, Sweden.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

3.45%

Annual Dividend

SEK 6.35

Frequency

Semi-Annual

Payout Ratio

43.88%

FCF Payout Ratio

54.44%

Stock Price

52-Week Range

SEK 116.10 SEK 194.35

Dividend History (2016–2025)

TEL2.B.ST annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

TEL2.B.ST earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Next Ex-Dividend Date

May 19, 2026

Next Payment Date

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-31.49%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-6.74%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

-7.80%

3-Year Total Growth

-67.85%

5-Year Total Growth

-29.44%

10-Year Total Growth

-55.62%

Income Calculator

TEL2.B.ST Dividend Calculator

Total Investment

SEK 0.00

Annual Income

SEK 635.00

Quarterly Income

SEK 158.75

Monthly Income

SEK 52.92

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TEL2.B.ST's current dividend yield?
Tele2 AB (TEL2.B.ST) currently has a dividend yield of 3.45%, based on a stock price of — and an annual dividend of SEK 6.35.
When is TEL2.B.ST's next dividend payment date?
TEL2.B.ST's next ex-dividend date is 2026-05-19 and the next payment date is —. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does TEL2.B.ST pay in dividends per year?
Tele2 AB paid SEK 6.35 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid semi-annual.
Has TEL2.B.ST been increasing its dividend?
Tele2 AB has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -6.74% and a 10-year CAGR of -7.80%.
Is TEL2.B.ST's dividend safe?
Tele2 AB has a payout ratio of 43.88%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 54.44%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is TEL2.B.ST's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Tele2 AB'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 communication services companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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