AT&T's 5%-Yielding Dividend Continues to Grow Safer

The telecom giant's financial metrics are heading in the right direction. AT&T (T -1.67%) currently offers a very attractive dividend. At a 5% yield, the telecom giant's payout is several times higher than the S&P 500 (less than 1.5%). However, with that higher yield comes a higher risk profile. On a more positive note, AT&T's dividend is growing safer each quarter. That's evident in the company's recent third-quarter earnings report, which showed continued improvement in several key financial metrics. Impr ...