AT&T has surged 28.6% this year, fueled by fiber expansion and spectrum deals, but rising debt and stiff 5G competition pose challenges.
AT&T (T) closed at $29.26 in the latest trading session, marking a +1.11% move from the prior day.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching AT&T (T) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
Key Points in This Article: AT&T (T) trails T-Mobile and Verizon in the competitive U.S.
AT&T (T) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
AT&T remains a cash-generating, undervalued business with strong fundamentals and consistent growth, justifying my continued "Strong Buy" rating. Recent fiber expansion, subscriber growth, and higher ARPU are driving revenue and profitability, with management targeting 65 million fiber locations by 2030. Robust free cash flow supports shareholder returns and debt reduction, while capital investments fuel future growth and network stickiness.
Verizon Communications Inc. VZ and AT&T, Inc. T are prominent players in the telecommunications industry. As one of the leading wireless carriers in the United States, Verizon delivers communication services to a vast customer base across the public sector, small, medium businesses and global enterprises as well.
AT&T's earnings are finally aligning with its streamlined business after years of divestitures. The recent Lumen acquisition is a focused, synergistic move. Ongoing results from core businesses now dominate.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching AT&T (T) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
AT&T's renewed focus on core telecom operations drives stable revenue, strong free cash flow, and positions it as a premium, undervalued investment opportunity. Dividend yield is solid at 3.9%, with a low payout ratio and 40 years of consistent payments, outpacing main competitor Verizon in growth potential. Aggressive debt reduction—down 31% since 2021—strengthens AT&T's balance sheet, with net debt and leverage ratios improving versus peers.
AT&T's massive debt load, hugely negative tangible book value, and stagnant business growth rate make the stock unattractive for long-term investors. After a multi-year price rebound, AT&T's dividend yield is now historically low and barely exceeds risk-free Treasury yields, slashing its appeal for income investors. The current valuation is expensive relative to the past decade of trading, with technical momentum fading since April.
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T ) KeyBanc Capital Markets Technology Leadership Forum August 11, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jeremy Legg - Chief Technology Officer of AT&T Services, Inc. Conference Call Participants Brandon Lee Nispel - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc., Research Division Brandon Lee Nispel Welcome to day one of the KeyBanc Technology Leadership Forum. Thanks, everybody, for being here.