Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian discusses the importance of looking beyond the dividend yield when judging dividend stocks. Additionally, he determines which is the better dividend stock: Verizon (NYSE: VZ) or AT&T (NYSE: T).
*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Dec. 22, 2023. The video was published on Dec. 24, 2023.
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Parkev Tatevosian, CFA has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Parkev Tatevosian is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through his link, he will earn some extra money that supports his channel. His opinions remain his own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
Best Dividend Stock 2024: Verizon Stock vs. AT&T Stock was originally published by The Motley Fool
