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Uniti Group Inc.

S&P 500

UNIT/Real Estate · REIT - Specialty/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

5.35%

$0.60 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$11.46P/E2.6MCap2.7BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

55/ 100Caution

UNIT's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 0.0% earnings payout ratio & 0.0% fcf payout ratio. Areas of concern: 3.0x interest coverage & 82.8% net debt / total assets. As a REIT, higher payout ratios are normal since they are required to distribute most taxable income.

Based on 14 of 15 metrics

Strengths

  • Earnings Payout Ratio: 0.0%Low earnings payout ratio leaves room to grow the dividend.
  • FCF Payout Ratio: 0.0%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
  • Return on Equity: 328.3%Strong return on equity reflects efficient profit generation.

Risks

  • Net Debt / Total Assets: 82.8%Net debt is high relative to total assets.
  • Debt-to-Equity: 3476.1Debt-to-equity is elevated for the sector.
  • Profit Margin Stability: UnstableProfit margins have been volatile.

Payout & Coverage

Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning

Profitability

Safe
328.3%Very Safe
13.9%Caution
60.7%Very Safe

Dividend Track Record

Caution
10+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
UnstableDanger

About Uniti Group Inc.

Uniti Group Inc. is a leading telecommunications company specializing in fiber-based communications infrastructure across the United States. Established in 2015, Uniti operates as a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring and building mission-critical fiber networks essential for supporting the digital economy. The company manages a vast fiber footprint with over 217,000 fiber route miles connecting approximately 300 metropolitan markets and more than 325,000 buildings nationwide. Uniti offers a comprehensive portfolio of connectivity solutions including wholesale dark fiber services, high-capacity wavelengths, ethernet, and cell site backhaul catering to carriers, hyperscalers, government entities, and large enterprises. Its business divisions—Uniti Wholesale, Kinetic, Uniti Fiber, and Uniti Solutions—deliver high-speed internet, managed cloud services, security, and enterprise networking to businesses and homes, particularly in small and medium-sized communities. By combining substantial communication assets such as fiber strands, wireless towers, and data centers with expert support teams, Uniti Group empowers more than a million customers with reliable, scalable network connectivity and advanced telecommunications services, positioning itself as a vital infrastructure provider in the evolving digital landscape.

Dividend Overview

Dividend Yield

5.35%

Annual Dividend

$0.60

Frequency

Quarterly

Payout Ratio

0.00%

FCF Payout Ratio

0.00%

52-Week Range

$5.30 - $12.94

Dividend History (2016–2025)

UNIT annual dividend per share and yield history

Earnings & Profitability

UNIT earnings per share and net profit margin

Key Dates

Last Ex-Dividend Date

June 14, 2024

Last Payment Date

June 28, 2024

Dividend Growth

3-Year Dividend CAGR

-20.63%

5-Year Dividend CAGR

-4.11%

10-Year Dividend CAGR

N/A

3-Year Total Growth

-50.00%

5-Year Total Growth

-18.92%

10-Year Total Growth

N/A

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$1,146.00

Annual Income

$60.00

Quarterly Income

$15.00

Monthly Income

$5.00

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UNIT's current dividend yield?
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) currently has a dividend yield of 5.35%, based on a stock price of $11.46 and an annual dividend of $0.60.
When is UNIT's next dividend payment date?
UNIT's next ex-dividend date is 2024-06-14 and the next payment date is 2024-06-28. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does UNIT pay in dividends per year?
Uniti Group Inc. paid $0.30 per share in annual dividends in 2024. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has UNIT been increasing its dividend?
Uniti Group Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -4.11%.
Is UNIT's dividend safe?
Uniti Group Inc. has a payout ratio of 0.00%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 0.00%. A payout ratio below 60% is generally considered sustainable.
How is UNIT's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Uniti Group Inc.'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 real estate companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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