In this video, Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall and Jeff Santoro discuss why AT&T (NYSE: T) and Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ), despite very appealing high-dividend yields, are unlikely to prove good long-term investments going forward.
*Stock prices used were from the afternoon of Jan. 19, 2024. The video was published on Jan. 21, 2024.
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Jason Hall has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. Jeff Santoro has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool recommends Verizon Communications. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. Jason Hall is an affiliate of The Motley Fool and may be compensated for promoting its services. If you choose to subscribe through their link, they will earn some extra money that supports their channel. Their opinions remain their own and are unaffected by The Motley Fool.
High-Yield Dividend Stocks: Why Verizon and AT&T Don’t Make the Cut was originally published by The Motley Fool
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