AT&T, Inc. T has gained 52.2% over the past year compared with the Wireless National industry's growth of 27.6%. The stock has also outperformed the Zacks Computer & Technology sector and the S&P 500's growth of 12% and 12.1%, respectively.
AT&T (T) has been one of the stocks most watched by Zacks.com users lately. So, it is worth exploring what lies ahead for the stock.
In the most recent trading session, AT&T (T) closed at $27.38, indicating a -0.44% shift from the previous trading day.
The stock market isn't having a great year, with the S&P 500 down 0.4% at the time of this writing. Not all companies have been equally affected by tariff announcements and the possibility of a recession, though.
Benefiting from strong demand for their wireless and broadband services, AT&T (T) and Verizon (VZ) stock have provided a pleasant hedge against market volatility this year.
TMUS is benefiting from solid demand for its postpaid services, while T is steadily expanding its network infrastructure to boost services and gain momentum.
AT&T's Series C preferred ADS (under ticker T.PR.C) provides cumulative dividends yielding 6.26%, offering stable income backed by reliable telecom cash flows. AT&T reported strong Q1 2025 revenues and healthy free cash flow, which continues to support its safe preferred dividend coverage. In fact, AT&T's debt levels have also significantly improved from $155.2B in 2020 to $127.9B in Q1 2025.
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T ) JPMorgan 53rd Annual Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference Call May 13, 2025 8:50 AM ET Company Participants Jeff McElfresh - Chief Operating Officer Conference Call Participants Sebastiano Petti - JPMorgan Sebastiano Petti Good morning, everyone. I'm Sebastiano Petti and I cover the telecom, cable and satellite space for JPMorgan.
AT&T (T) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
AT&T (T -0.53%) and Verizon (VZ -0.41%), two of the largest telecom companies in America, are both often considered stable income stocks. But over the past three years, AT&T's stock rallied nearly 50%, as Verizon's stock declined 5%.
T benefits from focus on 5G and fiber, but intense competition from behemoths and a steady decline in legacy services remain concerns.
AT&T's preferred shares offer an excellent risk/reward ratio for income-focused portfolios, with strong cash flow performance and a low payout ratio ensuring dividend safety. Despite increased operating expenses, AT&T's net profit rose to $0.61 per share (including non-recurring items), with adjusted net profit up 6% year-over-year. AT&T's 2025 guidance remains strong, expecting $16B+ in free cash flow and planning $3B in share buybacks by year-end.