Peers · Communication Services
DIS Alternatives
The closest DIS alternative is T (5.30% yield, 7.8/10 safety), followed by VZ. All 2 sit in the same communication services sector as DIS (1.36% yield, 8.1/10 safety) and are ranked below on how closely they match it.
The closest alternative to DIS in our universe is T — 3.94% higher yield than DIS (5.30% vs 1.36%) and a 7.8/10 safety score compared to DIS's 8.1/10.
Switching from DIS to a peer is not always straightforward — a higher yield peer often carries a lower safety score, and vice versa. Tax treatment can diverge too: check whether DIS dividends are qualified before assuming a peer's headline yield is comparable after tax. The table below ranks each alternative by how closely it matches DIS on both dimensions simultaneously, so you can see the full yield-vs-safety tradeoff at a glance.
Closest matches
| Ticker | Yield | Safety | How it differs from DIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| T · AT&T Inc. | 5.30% | 7.8/10 · Solid | 3.94% yield gap (higher) |
| VZ · Verizon Communications Inc. | 6.44% | 5.8/10 · Mixed | 5.08% yield gap (higher) |
Frequently asked questions
What are the best DIS alternatives?
The closest DIS alternatives are T, VZ — all in the same communication services sector with comparable yield and dividend safety. T is the single closest match at 5.30% yield and 7.8/10 safety, versus 1.36% and 8.1/10 for DIS.
Is there a higher-yielding alternative to DIS?
Yes — VZ yields 6.44% versus DIS's 1.36%. Its safety score is 5.8/10 against DIS's 8.1/10, so check whether the extra income compensates for the difference in payout durability.
What stocks are similar to DIS?
We rank 2 similar stocks for DIS: T, VZ. Each is matched on sector, yield zone, and a 0-10 dividend safety score, then ranked by how closely it tracks DIS on both dimensions at once.
Which of these do you already own?
Connect your brokerage in 60 seconds — Infnits flags which of these peer tickers duplicate exposure you already have, and which would actually diversify DIS.