If you'd invested in AT&T (T): performance and returns
Looking for AT&T's share price history and how much the stock has returned? Here's its year-by-year performance and what $1,000 invested at different dates would be worth today.
💰 Calculator: how much would AT&T have returned?
This calculator shows how much AT&T stock would have returned based on the amount invested and the starting year. Pick a sum and a year and you'll instantly see what it would be worth today and the total gain. Real prices, excluding dividends.
If I'd invested $1,000 in AT&T
| Investment | Worth today | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years ago | $872 | -13% |
| 3 years ago | $1,016 | +2% |
| 5 years ago | $957 | -4% |
| 10 years ago | $760 | -24% |
| since inception (1983) | $5,231 | +423% |
Return by year (AT&T)
| Year | Return | $1,000 invested at year start |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (YTD) | -21% | $790 (-21%) |
| 2025 | +10% | $872 (-13%) |
| 2024 | +34% | $1,170 (+17%) |
| 2023 | -13% | $1,016 (+2%) |
| 2022 | +6% | $1,075 (+7%) |
| 2021 | -11% | $957 (-4%) |
| 2020 | -24% | $729 (-27%) |
| 2019 | +25% | $912 (-9%) |
| 2018 | -20% | $732 (-27%) |
| 2017 | -11% | $650 (-35%) |
| 2016 | +17% | $760 (-24%) |
Frequently asked questions
How much does T return?
$1,000 invested in AT&T 10 years ago would be worth $760 today, i.e. -3%/yr on average (price, excluding dividends).
What was T's best/worst year?
Best year: 2024 (+34%). Worst year: 2020 (-24%). Year-by-year detail is above.
How much would $1,000 invested in T since inception be worth?
Since 1983, $1,000 would have become $5,231 (+423%). Past performance is not a guarantee.
Do AT&T's returns include dividends?
No — these returns are price-only. If AT&T pays a dividend, its total return would be somewhat higher — see its dividend page.
What is AT&T's average annual return (ROI)?
AT&T's return on investment is about -3%/yr over 10 years (price, excluding dividends), versus the S&P 500's ~10%/yr over the long run.