Is AT&T's Massive Debt Threatening Its Dividend?

By Parkev Tatevosian, CFA – Aug 22, 2023 at 4:30AM

NYSE: T

AT&T

Market Cap

$202B

Today's Change

(1.21%) $0.34

Current Price

$28.09

Price as of June 6, 2025, 3:58 p.m. ET

The telecom company has one of the highest debt burdens of any publicly traded company.

Fool.com contributor Parkev Tatevosian reviews AT&T's (T 1.21%) long-term debt regarding its ability to pay dividends.

*Stock prices used were the afternoon prices of Aug. 19, 2023. The video was published on Aug. 21, 2023.

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