10 Best Value Dividend Stocks to Invest in According to the Media

6. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)

Forward P/E Ratios: 13.40

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is an American multinational telecommunications company. The company has established itself as a key player in the U.S. digital landscape, thanks to its broad telecom operations that span wireless services, fiber, and 5G broadband, and enterprise solutions like network security and remote work technologies. The stock has surged by over 15% since the start of 2025 and its 12-month return came in at over 61%.

In the fourth quarter of 2024, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) posted modest but steady growth, with revenue inching up 0.6% year-over-year to $32.3 billion. The company generated $5.3 billion in operating income and reported $4.4 billion in net income. AT&T added 482,000 postpaid phone customers during the quarter while maintaining a best-in-class postpaid phone churn rate of just 0.85%. Mobility service revenue rose 3.3% from the prior year to reach $16.6 billion. On the broadband side, AT&T Fiber continued to perform strongly, adding 307,000 new subscribers—its 20th straight quarter with over 200,000 net additions.

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) also remained focused on rewarding shareholders, backed by a healthy financial footing. It reported $11.9 billion in operating cash flow for the quarter and $4.8 billion in free cash flow. The company currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share and has a dividend yield of 4.22%, as recorded on April 21.