AT&T Inc (T) returns

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$21.41 +2.34% Close Oct 30, 2026 Live

AT&T returns over 10 years

$1,000 invested in AT&T ten years ago was worth $1,416 at the close on October 30, 2026, with dividends reinvested: an average return of 3.5% a year. The same $1,000 in the S&P 500 (SPY) became $4,166.

T, $10,000 investedS&P 500 (SPY)
$10,000$20,000$30,000$40,000
20172019202120232025

Total return by period

With dividends reinvested, to the close on Oct 30, 2026. A year means 365 days.
PeriodTotal returnA year, on average$1,000 becameS&P 500 (SPY)
1 month -10.1% — $899.40 -0.9%
3 months -5.4% — $945.51 +2.1%
Year to date -8.5% — $915.03 +11.7%
1 year -7.9% — $920.96 +12.4%
3 years +65.3% +18.2% $1,653 +88.5%
5 years +50.6% +8.5% $1,506 +76.0%
10 years +41.6% +3.5% $1,416 +316.6%

AT&T return by calendar year

YearTS&P 500 (SPY)Difference
2026 to date -8.5% +11.7% -20.2%
2025 +14.0% +17.7% -3.7%
2024 +44.1% +24.9% +19.2%
2023 -2.7% +26.2% -28.9%
2022 +5.7% -18.2% +23.9%
2021 -8.1% +28.7% -36.8%
2020 -21.4% +18.4% -39.8%
2019 +45.6% +31.2% +14.4%
2018 -22.2% -4.6% -17.7%
2017 -3.9% +21.7% -25.6%
2016 +29.9% +12.0% +17.9%

Past returns do not predict future returns. Returns are computed from our daily closes, adjusted for splits and with dividends reinvested on their ex-dates; taxes and trading costs are left out.

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Figures as of the close on Oct 30, 2026 unless a row says otherwise. Prices are split adjusted; returns include dividends reinvested. Data may be delayed. See the disclaimer and how TrendArc works.