Head to head · SEC data as of September 11, 2026
AT&T
59
Quality score · out of 100
Verizon
52
Quality score · out of 100
AT&T comes in ahead: a quality score of 59 versus 52 for Verizon. AT&T wins on net margin (16.9% vs 11.6%), earnings growth (2.3% vs -2%) and less debt (2.75× vs 3.44×). Verizon answers with revenue growth (1.5% vs -2.1%).
| Metric | AT&T | Verizon |
|---|---|---|
| Quality score (0-100) | 59 | 52 |
| Net margin | 16.9% | 11.6% |
| Gross margin | — | — |
| ROE | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Net debt/EBITDA | 2.75× | 3.44× |
| FCF margin | 14.2% | — |
| Revenue growth (annualized) | -2.1% | 1.5% |
| Earnings growth (annualized) | 2.3% | -2% |
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AT&T. AT&T is one of the largest U.S. telecom operators. After shedding its media ventures, it has returned to its core business: mobile plans and fiber internet for homes and businesses. It's a mature, stable business known for its dividend.
Verizon. Verizon is one of the largest U.S. telecom operators. Its core business is connectivity: mobile and fiber internet plans for millions of homes and businesses. It's a stable, mature business known for paying a solid dividend.
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Who has the stronger fundamentals today, AT&T or Verizon?
By the StockSemáforo model (profitability, growth and financial strength, built on official SEC data), AT&T scores higher: 59 versus 52 out of 100. The score is recomputed nightly with the latest filings.
Does that make AT&T the better investment?
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Data: official SEC filings (EDGAR) · Recomputed on September 11, 2026
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