KO vs T Dividend Comparison 2026

KO dividend yield: 3.11%. T dividend yield: 6.24%. Coca-Cola is a Dividend King with 62+ consecutive years of dividend increases. Operating in 200+ countries with brands including Coke, Sprite, Fanta, and Dasani. Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway holds ~$24B in KO stock — and his yield on cost exceeds 50% from his 1980s purchases, illustrating the power of long-term dividend compounding. AT&T is one of the largest telecom companies in the US. After spinning off WarnerMedia in 2022 and cutting its dividend, AT&T has stabilized its payout at $1.11/year. High yield makes it attractive for pure income investors, though dividend growth has been absent. The company is focused on debt reduction and fiber network expansion.