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 | $46.36 | $22.18 |
| Market cap | $192.14B | $149.41B |
| P/E ratio | 11.8 | 11.9 |
| ROE | 15.79% | 11.61% |
| Profit margin | 11.78% | 10.19% |
| Revenue growth | 1.50% | 5.30% |
| Dividend yield | 6.10% | 5.00% |
| Beta | 0.26 | 0.49 |
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 1.3× the market cap of T.
- VZ is cheaper on earnings (P/E 11.8 vs 11.9).
- VZ earns a higher return on equity (16% vs 12%).
- T is growing revenue faster (5% vs 2%).
- VZ has the higher dividend yield (6.10% vs 5.00%).
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.