T vs VZ
AT&T and Verizon, both Communication Services
Verizon is the larger company at $178B against $154B. On trailing earnings T is the cheaper of the two at a P/E of 7.5 against 11.1, a gap that is only a bargain if the two are growing at similar rates. Over the past year VZ returned +3.3% against -20% for T. The RyuScore puts T ahead, 63 against 58 out of 100.
| Figure | T | VZ |
|---|---|---|
| Last close | $22.48 | $42.76 |
| Market cap | $154B | $178B |
| Trailing P/Elower is cheaper for the same earnings, not automatically better | 7.5 | 11.1 |
| Dividend yield | 4.9% | 6.4% |
| 1-year return | -20% | +3.3% |
| 5-year return | +45% | +6.0% |
| RyuScoresector-relative, 1–10 | 63/100 | 58/100 |
Figures from SEC filings and end-of-day closes. Highlighting marks the higher or lower number, which is not the same as the better investment, a low P/E can be a warning and a high one can be deserved.
AT&T
Revenue of $32B in Q2 2026, net income $4.6B. Its largest reported line is Service, 99% of the disclosed total.
Verizon
Revenue of $34B in Q2 2026, net income $3.8B. Its largest reported line is Service And Other, 92% of the disclosed total.
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