AT&T Inc. Dividend Yield
Data as of June 01, 2026
Dividend Yield
4.48%
Annual Dividend
$1.11
Stock Price
$24.80
Market Cap
$172.32B
How It's Calculated
4.48% = $1.11 ÷ $24.80 × 100
What This Means
AT&T Inc.'s dividend yield of 4.48% is above average, making it appealing to income-focused investors. This suggests a mature company with reliable cash flow.
About AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc. (T) operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in Telecom Services. With a market capitalization of about $172.32B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $24.80, within a 52-week range of $22.95 to $29.79 (-16.8% from the high, +8.1% from the low). Beta of 0.42 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 16.9%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
Dividend yield measures annual cash distributions relative to share price. For AT&T Inc., yield should be read alongside payout sustainability and free cash flow. In Communication Services, income investors often compare yield with peers, but a very high yield can sometimes signal payout stress rather than value.
Sector Comparison
Among Communication Services names on our S&P 100 coverage, AT&T Inc.'s dividend yield of 4.48% can be compared with peers such as GOOGL (0.23%), GOOG (0.23%), META (0.33%). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Communication Services stocks.
Key Takeaways
- T is grouped in the Communication Services sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.42 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 16.9% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Payout per Share
$1.11
Sector
Communication Services
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does T pay a dividend?
Yes — AT&T Inc. currently shows an annual dividend rate of about $1.11 per share on this data snapshot.
How is dividend yield calculated for T?
Dividend yield = annual dividend per share ÷ stock price × 100. With price and dividend inputs here, T's yield is about 4.48%. Verify ex-dividend dates and payout changes on the issuer's investor relations site.
How does 4.48% compare to sector peers?
In Communication Services, peer yields such as VZ (5.92%), CMCSA (5.31%), TMUS (2.18%) help frame T's 4.48%. Very high yields can signal value or payout stress.
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