Better Telecom Stock: AT&T vs. Verizon

Shares of AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) are enjoying a resurgence in 2024 after hitting a 52-week low of $15.46 and $35.40, respectively, last November. Year to date, AT&T stock is up by more than 30% while Verizon is up by about 7% through Nov. 11.In addition, both offer robust dividends. At their current share prices, AT&T's forward dividend yield is about 5% while Verizon's is more than 6%.With both stocks' performances improving compared to last year, and with both looking like solid sources of passive income, does one telecom titan make a better long-term investment than the other now? The answer isn't simply a matter of picking the one with the higher dividend yield.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool