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AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ)

This page compares AT&T (T) with Verizon (VZ) using historical performance, profitability, financial strength, growth, dividend, and valuation metrics.

Company Profile

AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) are both classified in the Integrated Telecommunication Services sub-industry within the broader Diversified Telecommunication Services industry, placing them in the closest GICS peer bucket.

SymbolTVZ
Company NameAT&T Inc.Verizon Communications Inc.
Country/RegionUnited StatesUnited States
GICS SectorCommunication ServicesCommunication Services
GICS Industry GroupTelecommunication ServicesTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication ServicesDiversified Telecommunication Services
GICS Sub-IndustryIntegrated Telecommunication ServicesIntegrated Telecommunication Services
Market Capitalization173.57 billion USD199.34 billion USD
CurrencyUSDUSD
ExchangeNYSENYSE
Listing DateNovember 21, 1983November 21, 1983
Security TypeCommon StockCommon Stock

Historical Performance

T
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AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): Growth of a $10,000 investment over the past five years. Adjusted for dividends and splits.

Historical Performance at a Glance

SymbolTVZ
5-Day Price Return0.97%-2.44%
13-Week Price Return-12.90%-4.59%
26-Week Price Return-0.79%17.34%
52-Week Price Return-10.85%6.30%
Month-to-Date Return-4.40%-2.64%
Year-to-Date Return0.56%14.80%
10-Day Avg. Volume37.41M19.29M
3-Month Avg. Volume42.37M29.20M
3-Month Volatility24.73%20.40%
Beta0.210.22

Profitability

Return on Equity (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 19.65% ranks in the top quartile for Return on Equity (TTM), ahead of Verizon (VZ) at 16.68%, which sits closer to the industry mid-range.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.65%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.68%

Max
44.15%
Q3
17.92%
Median
9.28%
Q1
-8.75%
Min
-48.58%
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Return on Equity (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Net Profit Margin (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 16.94% and Verizon (VZ) at 12.46% rank in the top quartile for Net Profit Margin (TTM) among industry peers, indicating both companies convert revenue into net income more strongly than typical competitors.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

16.94%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

12.46%

Max
31.74%
Q3
12.37%
Median
5.80%
Q1
-9.49%
Min
-17.53%
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Net Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Operating Profit Margin (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 19.81% and Verizon (VZ) at 21.09% post Operating Profit Margin (TTM) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on operating profitability.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

19.81%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

21.09%

Max
51.92%
Q3
21.92%
Median
10.91%
Q1
0.52%
Min
-8.98%
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Operating Profit Margin (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Profitability at a Glance

SymbolTVZ
Return on Equity (TTM)19.65%16.68%
Return on Assets (TTM)5.13%4.35%
Net Profit Margin (TTM)16.94%12.46%
Operating Profit Margin (TTM)19.81%21.09%
Gross Profit Margin (TTM)59.41%58.91%

Financial Strength

Current Ratio (MRQ)

AT&T (T) at 0.92 keeps Current Ratio (MRQ) within its industry mid-range, while Verizon (VZ) at 0.64 runs in the tighter-liquidity quartile — a thinner cushion against current liabilities for VZ.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.92

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

0.64

Max
2.14
Q3
1.55
Median
1.09
Q1
0.76
Min
0.25
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Current Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)

Both AT&T (T) at 1.26 and Verizon (VZ) at 1.67 post Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) near their industry mid-ranges, so neither company stands out strongly from peers on leverage.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.26

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.67

Max
4.51
Q3
2.72
Median
1.26
Q1
0.69
Min
0.00
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 6.60 ranks in the top quartile for Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM), ahead of Verizon (VZ) at 4.57, which sits around the industry mid-range.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

6.60

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.57

Max
12.14
Q3
5.32
Median
2.64
Q1
0.21
Min
-7.18
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Financial Strength at a Glance

SymbolTVZ
Current Ratio (MRQ)0.920.64
Quick Ratio (MRQ)0.400.50
Debt-to-Equity Ratio (MRQ)1.261.67
Interest Coverage Ratio (TTM)6.604.57

Growth

Revenue Growth

AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Revenue Growth across different time periods.

Revenue Growth at a Glance

SymbolTVZ
Revenue Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)2.87%2.85%
Revenue Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)2.92%2.85%
3-Year Revenue CAGR1.34%0.33%
5-Year Revenue CAGR-2.56%1.50%

EPS Growth

AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their EPS Growth across different time periods.

EPS Growth at a Glance

SymbolTVZ
EPS Growth (MRQ vs Prior YoY)-9.55%3.79%
EPS Growth (TTM vs Prior YoY)82.59%-2.49%
3-Year EPS CAGR---7.06%
5-Year EPS CAGR---1.14%

Dividend

Dividend Yield (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 4.69% and Verizon (VZ) at 5.91% report Dividend Yield (TTM) in the top quartile of industry peers, indicating higher cash yield relative to share price than typical competitors.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

4.69%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

5.91%

Max
9.79%
Q3
4.45%
Median
2.36%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Yield (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 37.73% and Verizon (VZ) at 66.52% maintain Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) around their industries’ median — balanced dividend policy on both sides, returning cash while leaving part of reported earnings available for reinvestment or balance-sheet flexibility.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

37.73%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

66.52%

Max
146.27%
Q3
66.92%
Median
30.73%
Q1
0.00%
Min
0.00%
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Dividend at a Glance

SymbolTVZ
Dividend Yield (TTM)4.69%5.91%
Dividend Payout Ratio (TTM)37.73%66.52%

Valuation

Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)

AT&T (T) at 8.05 trades in the lower-multiple quartile for Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM), while Verizon (VZ) at 11.26 sits around the industry midpoint — T has a lower trailing earnings multiple relative to peers, though the gap should be read alongside growth and earnings quality.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

8.05

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

11.26

Max
43.58
Q3
23.93
Median
15.04
Q1
8.65
Min
2.01
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)

Both AT&T (T) at 1.36 and Verizon (VZ) at 1.40 post Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on trailing revenue multiple.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.36

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.40

Max
2.72
Q3
2.18
Median
1.26
Q1
0.83
Min
0.19
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)

Both AT&T (T) at 1.84 and Verizon (VZ) at 2.03 post Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) near the typical industry midpoint — neither company stands out strongly from peers on book-value multiple.

T

Telecommunication Services industry group

1.84

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28

VZ

Telecommunication Services industry group

2.03

Max
6.26
Q3
4.25
Median
2.15
Q1
0.90
Min
0.28
AT&T (T) vs. Verizon (VZ): A comparison of their Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ) against the Telecommunication Services industry group benchmark.

Valuation at a Glance

SymbolTVZ
Price-to-Earnings Ratio (TTM)8.0511.26
Price-to-Sales Ratio (TTM)1.361.40
Price-to-Book Ratio (MRQ)1.842.03
Price-to-Free Cash Flow Ratio (TTM)9.949.83