AT&TT -1.09%74 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.66 as of Jul. 06, 2026, which is 23% below its 10-year median of 3.47. GuruFocus rates T with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $23.64 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 229 Telecommunication Services companies, AT&T ranks worse than 67.25% on this metric.
AT&T's yield on cost for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 2.66.
The historical rank and industry rank for AT&T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % or its related term are showing as below:
T'
s 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.83 Med: 3.47 Max: 5.88
Current: 2.66
During the past 13 years, AT&T's highest Yield on Cost was 5.88. The lowest was 1.83. And the median was 3.47.
T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is ranked worse than 67.25% of 229
companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.5
vs T: 2.66
AT&T (NYSE:T) 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Explanation
Of course the risk here is that the company may not raise its dividends as it did before. The key is to select the companies that can consistently raise its dividends. Usually companies with long history of raising dividends tend to do so.
AT&T 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Related Terms
T vs VZ, TMUS, CMCSA: 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, AT&T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %, along with its competitors' market caps and 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
AT&T 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, AT&T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AT&T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % falls into.
Dividend Yield % and dividend growth of a stock is an important factor for income investors. But if company A raises its dividend constantly faster than company B, company A's future dividend yield might be much higher than Company B's even if their yields are the same now and their stock prices do not change.
Yield on Cost assumes that you buy and the stock today, and hold it for 5 years. If the company raises it dividends at the same rate as it did over the past 5 years, the dividends investors receive annually in 5 years relative to the stock price today.
AT&T (T) has a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.66 as of Jul. 06, 2026. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on AT&T and its competitors. This is 23% below median its historical median of 3.47. Over the past decade, AT&T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.83 to 5.88. According to the industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #154 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 67.2%.
Is AT&T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % too high?
AT&T's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.66 is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.83 to a high of 5.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50. AT&T's value of 2.66 is 40.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AT&T ranks #154 out of 229 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AT&T has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AT&T's 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, AT&T ranks #154 out of 229 companies for 5-Year Yield-on-Cost %. This places AT&T in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50. AT&T's value of 2.66 is 40.9% below this benchmark. Historically, AT&T's own 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % has ranged from 1.83 to 5.88 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 3.47 vs. the industry median of 4.50, AT&T has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.50, based on 229 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. AT&T's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % of 2.66 is 40.9% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % mean?
A high 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 5-Year Yield on Cost measures the expected yield based on a company's current yield and 5-year dividend growth. View historical data on AT&T and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 4.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AT&T's current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.66, which is 23% below median its own 10-year median of 3.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AT&T stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T (T) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $23.64, compared to a current price of $20.36 — trading 13.9% below its estimated fair value. The current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.66, which is 23% below median its 10-year median of 3.47 and 40.9% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.50. AT&T's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % calculated?
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For AT&T (T), the current 5-Year Yield-on-Cost % is 2.66 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is AT&T (T) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AT&T stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.36 is trading 13.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $23.64.
GuruFocus considers AT&T to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for T:
5-Year Yield-on-Cost %: 2.66 (23% below median its 10-year median of 3.47)
GF Value™: $23.64 vs. price of $20.36 (13.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.9% below the Telecommunication Services median (#154 of 229)
No single metric tells the full story. See the T stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The company is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 74 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 14% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of in-home broadband internet access, serving 15 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 25 million wireless customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The company recently sold its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
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