VZ vs T
By Alex · Tickerpine
Verizon Communications Inc. vs AT&T Inc., side by side — the numbers that matter, in plain English. No “winner” hype; you decide.
| Metric | VZ | T |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $46.54 | $22.72 |
| Market cap | $194.33B | $157.87B |
| P/E ratio | 11.4 | 7.6 |
| ROE | 17.20% | 18.37% |
| Profit margin | 12.46% | 16.94% |
| Revenue growth | 2.90% | 2.90% |
| Dividend yield | 6.08% | 4.89% |
| Beta | 0.22 | 0.40 |
Green = the more favorable figure for that metric (lower P/E, higher ROE, margin, growth and yield). Not a recommendation.
VZ vs T in plain English
- VZ is the bigger company — about 1.2× the market cap of T.
- T is cheaper on earnings (P/E 7.6 vs 11.4).
- T earns a higher return on equity (18% vs 17%).
- T is growing revenue faster (3% vs 3%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.08% vs 4.89%).
How would $1,000 have done in each?
VZ return calculator
See what $1,000 in Verizon Communications Inc. would be worth today.
T return calculator
See what $1,000 in AT&T Inc. would be worth today.
Figures from public market data, may be delayed. Comparison is informational only — not investment advice.