T vs. GE

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

T (AT&T Inc.) and GE (General Electric Company) are both stocks. T operates in Telecom Services (Communication Services), while GE operates in Specialty Industrial Machinery (Industrials). Over the past 10 years, T returned 2.10%/yr vs 9.52%/yr for GE. At a 0.35 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

T vs. GE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AT&T Inc. (T) and General Electric Company (GE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, T achieves a -7.04% return, which is significantly lower than GE's 11.10% return. Over the past 10 years, T has underperformed GE with an annualized return of 2.10%, while GE has yielded a comparatively higher 9.52% annualized return.

T

• 1D: 0.64%
• 1M: 2.62%
• 6M: -2.84%
• YTD: -7.04%
• 1Y: -13.37%
• 3Y*: 20.93%
• 5Y*: 7.13%
• 10Y*: 2.10%
• ALL TIME*: 9.35%

GE

• 1D: -2.16%
• 1M: -4.45%
• 6M: 5.26%
• YTD: 11.10%
• 1Y: 30.30%
• 3Y*: 57.94%
• 5Y*: 39.92%
• 10Y*: 9.52%
• ALL TIME*: 8.81%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

T vs. GE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
T AT&T Inc.	-7.04%	13.97%	44.08%	-2.74%	5.76%	-8.09%	-21.37%	45.55%	-22.25%	-4.01%
GE General Electric Company	11.10%	85.73%	64.83%	95.71%	-10.92%	9.69%	-2.73%	54.00%	-55.39%	-42.92%

Correlation

The correlation between T and GE is -0.13, meaning they tend to move in opposite directions. This is especially valuable for risk management - when one declines, the other has historically tended to hold steady or rise.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.13
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.00
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.17
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	0.26
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jul 19, 1984	0.35

The correlation between T and GE shifts across timeframes, from -0.13 (1 year) to 0.35 (all time), reflecting how their relationship changes across market environments.

Fundamentals

Market Cap T : $152.52B GE : $356.09B
EPS T : $3.05 GE : $8.48
PE Ratio T : 7.19 GE : 40.25
PEG Ratio T : 0.30 GE : 0.01
PS Ratio T : 1.25 GE : 7.12
Total Revenue (TTM) T : $125.65B GE : $50.68B
Gross Profit (TTM) T : $105.41B GE : $17.96B
EBITDA (TTM) T : $54.70B GE : $11.56B

Return for Risk

T vs. GE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

T

T Risk / Return Rank: 22
T Sharpe Ratio Rank: 19
T Sortino Ratio Rank: 19
T Omega Ratio Rank: 20
T Calmar Ratio Rank: 29
T Martin Ratio Rank: 23

GE

GE Risk / Return Rank: 72
GE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 75
GE Sortino Ratio Rank: 69
GE Omega Ratio Rank: 69
GE Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
GE Martin Ratio Rank: 76

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

T vs. GE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AT&T Inc. (T) and General Electric Company (GE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	T	GE	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.57	0.95	-1.52
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	-0.67	1.44	-2.11
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.92	1.18	-0.26
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.46	1.46	-1.92
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-1.03	3.90	-4.93

T vs. GE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current T Sharpe Ratio is -0.57, which is lower than the GE Sharpe Ratio of 0.95. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of T and GE, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

T vs. GE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum T drawdown since its inception was -64.15%, smaller than the maximum GE drawdown of -85.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for T and GE.

Drawdown Indicators

	T	GE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-64.15%	-85.53%	+21.38%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-28.89%	-20.85%	-8.04%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-28.89%	-21.36%	-7.53%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-32.01%	-44.94%	+12.93%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-42.35%	-80.94%	+38.59%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-21.57%	-9.87%	-11.70%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-15.74%	-25.75%	+10.01%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	12.94%	7.79%	+5.15%

Volatility

T vs. GE - Volatility Comparison

AT&T Inc. (T) has a higher volatility of 9.59% compared to General Electric Company (GE) at 7.95%. This indicates that T's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	T	GE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	9.59%	7.95%	+1.64%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	19.91%	27.08%	-7.17%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	23.72%	31.96%	-8.24%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	24.38%	30.98%	-6.60%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	23.92%	36.43%	-12.51%

Dividends

T vs. GE - Dividend Comparison

T's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.58%, more than GE's 0.49% yield.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
GE General Electric Company	0.49%	0.47%	0.67%	0.25%	0.38%	0.34%	0.37%	4.12%	4.89%	4.81%	2.94%	2.95%
T AT&T Inc.	6.58%	4.47%	4.87%	6.62%	6.66%	8.46%	7.23%	5.22%	7.01%	5.04%	4.51%	5.46%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both T and GE in my portfolio?

T and GE have a correlation of -0.13, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, T or GE?

T has higher volatility (9.59%) compared to GE (7.95%). In terms of maximum drawdown, T dropped -64.15% vs GE's -85.53%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

GE currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (0.95 vs -0.57), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.