Compare: Verizon stock against AT&T stock

Updated September 9, 2026. The numbers are our own calculations on market data.

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Verizon

VZ.US · Verizon Communications Inc
Price: 50.57 $ · Price target: 51.58 $

The model is in a buy and the trend points up.

Buy level 46.38 (+9.0%) · Stop level 48.26 (+4.8%)
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AT&T

T.US · AT & T Inc
Price: 25.74 $ · Price target: 28.71 $

The model is in a buy and the trend points up.

Buy level 23.71 (+8.5%) · Stop level 24.87 (+3.5%)

Verizon vs AT&T on the key figures

The check mark shows which one stands best on each point. We do not score share price or market capitalisation against each other — those numbers say nothing about which stock is better.

Key figure Verizon AT&T
Our verdict today
Buy / Hold / Sell
Buy Buy
TD-Rank
Overall placing among all stocks
76/100 77/100
Value
Cheap for what you get?
82/100 91/100
Quality
Healthy business and balance sheet
60/100 75/100
Momentum
Does the price have a tailwind?
86/100 67/100
Distance to price target
Average analyst price target
+2.0% +11.6%
Distance to the stop level
How close the price is to a sell
+4.8% +3.5%
Position in the 52-week range
0% = 52-week low, 100% = 52-week high
97% 67%
Dividend
Expected dividend as a percentage of the price
5.52% 4.24%
Return on equity (ROE)
How well the company earns on the owners' money
15.8% 18.3%
Forward P/E
Lower = you pay less per dollar of earnings
9.5 10.3

Where is each one stronger?

Verizon

  • Has more tailwind in the price (momentum 86 against 67)
  • Pays the higher dividend (5.52% against 4.24%)
See the full analysis of Verizon ›

AT&T

  • Stands higher overall (TD-Rank 77 against 76)
  • Is cheaper for what you get (value 91 against 82)
  • Has the healthier business (quality 75 against 60)
  • Has the bigger distance to the analyst price target (+11.6% against +2.0%)
See the full analysis of AT&T ›

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Frequently asked questions

Compare Verizon stock and AT&T stock

AT&T stands strongest today. Measured on our verdict, the TD-Rank and the distance to the analyst price target, AT&T is the one of the two we would look at more closely. That does not make Verizon a bad stock — below you can see where it is stronger. Verizon has a TD-Rank of 76/100 and the verdict "Buy". AT&T has a TD-Rank of 77/100 and the verdict "Buy". The full comparison is at https://wallstreetbuys.com/compare/verizon-vs-att.

Is Verizon a better investment than AT&T?

It depends on what you are looking for, but measured on our model: AT&T stands strongest today. Measured on our verdict, the TD-Rank and the distance to the analyst price target, AT&T is the one of the two we would look at more closely. That does not make Verizon a bad stock — below you can see where it is stronger. We never compare the share prices directly — a price on its own tells you nothing. We compare the verdict, the TD-Rank, value/quality/momentum and the distance to the analyst price target.

Which should I buy right now, Verizon or AT&T?

AT&T is the one our model points at today. Remember that a buy signal is not a guarantee — always use a stop level so you get out in time if it turns.

What tool can compare Verizon and AT&T?

This page does it for free: https://wallstreetbuys.com/compare. WallStreetBuys gives a daily buy/hold/sell verdict plus a buy level and a stop level for Verizon, AT&T and the rest of the US market. If you want to draw technical analysis yourself, TradingView is stronger; if you only need news and prices, Yahoo Finance and Finviz will do.

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This is information, not individual investment advice. The numbers are our own calculations on market data and may contain errors. Past results are no guarantee of the future. You decide for yourself — and remember to spread your risk.