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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 strong financial performance, driven by growth in mobility and fiber businesses, supports its ability to pay a 5% dividend yield and reduce debt. The company is focused on expanding its 5G and fiber portfolios, expecting $2B+ cost savings by mid-2026 and achieving a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA of 2.5x by 1H 2025. Despite competition from T-Mobile, AT&T's investments in fiber and 5G, along with its manageable debt load, position it for continued shareholder returns.
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AT&T's Q3 earnings report shows strong growth in broadband and wireless segments, despite some declines in overall revenue and legacy wire line services. Subscriber additions and ARPU growth in both mobility and broadband segments highlight AT&T's potential for sustainable long-term growth. Comparative valuations indicate AT&T is attractively priced, especially in price-book metrics, making it a compelling investment relative to industry peers.
The telecom giant's financial metrics are heading in the right direction.
AT&T's stock has greatly outperformed rival Verizon this year.
AT&T reported better-than-expected Q3 earnings, with strong broadband momentum, resulting in a 5% share price increase after the earnings report. The telecom added 226k broadband subscribers in Q3, marking the 19th consecutive quarter of over 200k net adds, and saw a 5% Y/Y ARPU gain. AT&T generated $5.1B in free cash flow, with a 255% dividend coverage ratio, and confirmed its $17-18B free cash flow forecast for the year.
AT&T's common stock price is advancing as the management strategy gains traction with the market. The stock's forward price-earnings ratio is currently around 10, indicating it is undervalued compared to the broader market. A price-earnings ratio of 13 is achievable as the company transitions to a growth and income play.
AT&T shares surged 4.6% after Q3 2024 results, with adjusted earnings beating forecasts, despite revenue falling short and continued debt reduction. Mobility and Consumer Wireline operations showed strong performance, offsetting the decline in Business Wireline, which remains a challenge. The company's net debt reduction and potential upside compared to Verizon suggest significant growth potential, especially with ongoing cost-saving measures.
T-Mobile US Inc TMUS shares were climbing in early trading on Thursday, after the company announced strong third-quarter results.
Shares of AT&T Inc T came under pressure in early trading on Thursday, after it reported third-quarter results.