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AT&T Inc.

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Company Overview

AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications, media, and technology services worldwide. Its Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, and carrying cases and hands-free devices through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides data, voice, security, cloud solutions, outsourcing, and managed and professional services, as well as customer premises equipment for multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental, and wholesale customers. In addition, this segment offers broadband fiber and legacy telephony voice communication services to residential customers. It markets its communications services and products under the AT&T, Cricket, AT&T PREPAID, and AT&T Fiber brand names. The company's Latin America segment provides wireless services in Mexico; and video services in Latin America. This segment markets its services and products under the AT&T and Unefon brand names. The company was formerly known as SBC Communications Inc. and changed its name to AT&T Inc. in 2005. AT&T Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

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    AT&T Inc.

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    www.att.com

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    Diversified Telecommunication Services

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    1983

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Bulls Say

  • Following a period of investment, AT&T will hold a nationwide 5G wireless network with deep spectrum behind it and a fiber network capable of reaching around half of the US population. No other carrier can match these assets.

  • AT&T has the scale to remain a strong wireless competitor over the long term. With three dominant carriers, industry pricing should be rational over the long term.

  • Combining wireless and fixed-line networks with new technologies and deep expertise makes AT&T a force in enterprise services, where new use cases around AI are primed to emerge.

Bears Say

  • The cost of maintaining dominance in the wireless industry by controlling spectrum has been exceptionally. AT&T has spent more than $60 billion since 2020 for licenses with few prospects for incremental revenue.

  • Advancing technology will eventually swamp AT&T’s business, enabling a host of firms to enter the market, further commoditizing wireless and broadband service.

  • AT&T’s debt load will catch up with it. The firm carries far higher leverage than it has historically, and its dividend payout remains high. Prematurely buying back shares will further hamper the balance sheet.

Source: Morningstar Analysis - Oct 22, 2025

What's happening

Nov 22, 2025 - Dec 24, 2025

AT&T Faces Significant Challenges Amidst Market Pressures

  • Goldman Sachs lowered its price target for AT&T while maintaining a "Buy" rating, creating uncertainty among investors.
  • Insider transactions raised concerns as an officer surrendered over 25,000 shares, signaling potential lack of confidence in the company's future.
  • Discussions about regulatory hurdles related to spectrum acquisitions add complexity to AT&T's growth prospects.

Over the past month and week, AT&T Inc. (T) experienced a notable decline of 6.4%. This performance significantly underperformed compared to the S&P 500's return of 3.9%, resulting in an underperformance of -10.3% relative to the index. The stock hit a four-week low at $24.88, reflecting ongoing investor skepticism and challenges within its operational landscape.

Bearish sentiments have contributed to this downward trajectory for AT&T Inc., particularly following Goldman Sachs' recent adjustment of its price target while still holding a "Buy" rating on the stock. Such mixed signals from analysts may have created uncertainty regarding AT&T's valuation amid declining prices not only for itself but also for competitor T-Mobile stocks.

The announcement of dividends did little to improve investor sentiment; although AT&T declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share with an annualized yield of 4.5%, it coincided with broader concerns about financial stability and market competitiveness within the telecom sector. Additionally, discussions surrounding regulatory hurdles related to spectrum acquisitions added layers of complexity that could impact long-term growth prospects.

Recent social media discourse reflected apprehension about T’s investment appeal amid competitive pressures from other telecom players like T-Mobile and Starlink partnerships that threaten market share dynamics further down the line. Despite some bullish commentary around potential value offerings through baby bonds yielding nearly 6%, these positive notes were overshadowed by prevailing bearish trends affecting overall market perception during this period marked by heightened scrutiny from investors and analysts alike.

AT&T Inc underperformed the Communication Services (XLC) sector by -11.2%.

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