At $46.95 for Verizon (NYSE:VZ | VZ Price Prediction) and $23.21 for AT&T (NYSE:T), both telecom giants screen as range-bound.
T's Unlimited Day Pass gives eligible U.S. iPad users 24-hour wireless data access without contracts, subscriptions or monthly plans.
AT&T now appears significantly more compelling on valuation after a period of underperformance versus Verizon. AT&T trades at about 6.7x EV/EBITDA and a 9x P/E, both at the low end of its historical range. The dividend yield remains attractive compared to peers, despite a recent increase in leverage from strategic acquisitions.
T's fiber expansion, improving 2026 outlook and cheaper valuation tip the smarter-buy case over TMUS.
AT&T Inc. (T) Presents at Mizuho Technology Conference 2026 Transcript
AT&T (T) closed at $22.5 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.1% move from the prior day.
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to AT&T (T). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
Income investors have piled into Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ | VZ Price Prediction) this year, sending the stock up 21.4% year to date as the crowd chases a 5.78% dividend yield and the company's old “premium network” reputation.
T teams up with LiveOne and Cisco to boost Connected Car entertainment, simplify billing via embedded SIM and bring 5G to Rivian R2.
T has fallen 19.3% in three months, but fiber expansion, 5G growth and bundled services are boosting retention amid debt and competition concerns.
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AT&T Inc. remains a Strong Buy despite recent underperformance versus the S&P 500, supported by solid fundamentals and growth prospects. T's Advanced Connectivity segment drives top line growth, with robust wireless subscriber and fiber expansion, including the $5.76B Lumen fiber acquisition. Management targets $18–21B annual free cash flow through 2028, supported by $23–24B capex and EBITDA growth of 3–5%+ per year.