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T vs KO: Dividend Comparison 2026

T yields 6.24% · KO yields 3.11% · See full DRIP projection below

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After 10 years · $10,000 invested · DRIP enabled
🏆 KO wins by $12.9K in total portfolio value
10 years
T
AT&T Inc.
6.24%
Share price
$17.80
Annual div
$1.11
5Y div CAGR
-8.2%
Payout ratio
58%
After 10 yrs · $10,000 · DRIP
Portfolio value
$9.1K
Annual income
$432.01
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KO
The Coca-Cola Company
3.11%
Share price
$63.10
Annual div
$1.96
5Y div CAGR
4.2%
Payout ratio
71%
After 10 yrs · $10,000 · DRIP
Portfolio value
$22.0K
Annual income
$610.29
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Portfolio growth — T vs KO

Annual dividend income

MetricTKO
Forward yield6.24%3.11%
Annual dividend / share$1.11$1.96
Payout ratio58%71%
1-year div growth0%5.4%
5-year div CAGR-8.2%4.2%
Portfolio after 10y$9.1K$22.0K
Annual income after 10y$432.01$610.29
Total dividends collected$5.0K$4.5K
Payment frequencyquarterlyquarterly
SectorTelecomConsumer Staples

Year-by-year: T vs KO ($10,000, DRIP)

YearT PortfolioT Income/yrKO PortfolioKO Income/yrGap
1$9,962$572.46$10,834$323.66$872.00KO
2$9,912$557.56$11,734$347.64$1.8KKO
3$9,850$542.34$12,706$373.31$2.9KKO
4$9,776$526.88$13,754$400.76$4.0KKO
5$9,691$511.23$14,886$430.12$5.2KKO
6$9,595$495.45$16,107$461.52$6.5KKO
7$9,489$479.58$17,423$495.09$7.9KKO
8$9,374$463.69$18,843$530.98$9.5KKO
9$9,250$447.82$20,373$569.32$11.1KKO
10$9,118$432.01$22,022$610.29$12.9KKO

T vs KO: Complete Analysis 2026

TTelecom

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.

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KOConsumer Staples

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is T or KO better for dividend income in 2026?
T currently offers a 6.24% yield (1.11/share/year) while KO offers 3.11% (1.96/share/year). T provides higher current income. However, KO has grown its dividend faster (4.2% 5Y CAGR), which may lead to better long-term income through compounding.
How much would $10,000 in T vs KO earn per year?
With $10,000 invested today: T pays approximately $624/year. KO pays approximately $311/year. With DRIP reinvestment over 10 years, these grow to $432/year (T) and $610/year (KO).
Does T or KO pay monthly dividends?
T pays quarterly dividends. KO pays quarterly dividends. Neither pay monthly — both use a quarterly schedule, which is preferred by investors who need regular cash flow.
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