Better Dividend Stock: Realty Income vs. AT&T

Realty Income (NYSE: O) and (NYSE: T) are both popular stocks for income-oriented dividend investors. Realty is one of the world's largest real estate investment trusts (REITs), and AT is one of the top telecom companies in America.

The stock for both Realty and AT slumped in 2023 as rising interest rates drove investors toward risk-free CDs and T-bills instead of dividend stocks. But in 2024, both stocks warmed up again as declining interest rates drove investors back toward high-yielding dividend plays again. Let's take a fresh look at both companies and see which is the better buy for 2025.

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