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T·AT&T Inc.

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-. (-.%)
After Hours
High
$25.35
Open
$24.93
Market Cap
174.54B
52W High
$29.79
Low
$24.88
P. Close
$24.91
P/E
8.14
52W Low
$22.95
Fwd P/E
9.80
Mean Target
-
Technical Score (1D)
23
SELL
News Sentiment
70
BULLISH
AT&T is launching new phone plans to address elevated customer churn and retain price-sensitive subscribers amid increased competition in the wireless market. This initiative follows recent strategic moves, including the acquisition of Lumen's fiber business and the introduction of bundled services, as the company's first-quarter postpaid phone churn rose to 0.89%. While AT&T is attracting investor attention, its recent stock performance has lagged the S&P 500, though it has outperformed its industry. The market will be watching analyst earnings estimate revisions closely, as these are considered key drivers for determining the stock's fair value and future direction. Additionally, an analysis of AT&T's Series C preferred stock suggests its yield, while not risk-free, may be worth considering for investors.
Earnings Summary
AT&T Inc. is a global telecommunications and technology provider operating primarily through its Communications and Latin America segments, offering a comprehensive suite of wireless and wireline services to both consumer and business clients. As a major player in the Telecom Services industry within the Communication Services sector, AT&T provides services ranging from mobile devices and broadband internet to sophisticated network solutions. In its most recent reported quarters, AT&T demonstrated a mixed performance. For Q1 2026, the company reported an actual EPS of $0.57 against an estimate of $0.55113, and actual revenue of $31.506 billion against an estimate of $31.239 billion. This followed Q4 2025, where actual EPS was $0.52 compared to an estimate of $0.4719, and actual revenue was $33.466 billion against an estimate of $33.525 billion. Prior to this, Q3 2025 saw actual EPS of $0.54 against an estimate of $0.53759, and Q2 2025 reported actual EPS of $0.54 against an estimate of $0.52983. This indicates a pattern of meeting or slightly exceeding earnings estimates in recent periods, with revenue estimates also being met. Historically, AT&T has shown a trajectory of meeting or beating analyst estimates for earnings per share in several recent quarters, including Q4 2025, Q3 2025, and Q2 2025. While revenue data is not consistently available for all prior periods, the available data suggests revenue has also been in line with expectations when reported. The company has a pattern of delivering results that align closely with analyst consensus, indicating a degree of predictability in its financial reporting. Recent news highlights AT&T's strategic initiatives and market positioning. The company has joined a cybersecurity coalition, C2 ISAC, to enhance sector-wide defenses and has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as the top fiber internet provider for customer satisfaction by the ACSI. Furthermore, AT&T is collaborating with T-Mobile and Verizon on a joint venture to expand wireless coverage using satellite-based direct-to-device technology and has acquired spectrum that is contributing to enhanced 5G speeds. These developments suggest a focus on network enhancement, customer experience, and operational resilience. Looking ahead, investors will be watching for how AT&T's cybersecurity initiatives impact operational resilience and if its strong customer satisfaction in fiber can translate into broader market share gains. Key will be the company's ability to leverage its new spectrum acquisitions and collaborative ventures to drive future growth and address the five-year trend of declining sales and earnings per share.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$0.45$0.49$0.53$0.57$0.60Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$0.59 - -
Q1'26$0.55$0.57+3.4%
Q4'25$0.47$0.52+10.2%
Q3'25$0.54$0.54+0.4%
Q2'25$0.53$0.54+1.9%
Q1'25$0.51$0.51-0.9%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$30.2B$31.1B$32.1B$33.0B$34.0BQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26Q2'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q2'26$32.5B - -
Q1'26$31.2B$31.5B+0.9%
Q4'25$33.5B$33.5B-0.2%
Q3'25 - $30.7B -
Q2'25 - $30.8B -
Q1'25 - $30.6B -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

T Stock Snapshot

T is currently trading at $24.92, giving AT&T Inc. a market cap of 174.54B and a P/E ratio of 8.1. Today's range spans $24.88–$25.35, with shares opening at $24.93 and moving up $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 23/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 70/100.

Over the past year T has traded between $22.95 and $29.79 - the current price is +8.6% off the 52-week low and -16.3% from the high.

Short sellers have a clear thesis in T - large-cap, Communication Services, 174.54B market cap. Score: 23/100 (SELL). Sentiment: bullish (70/100). Price: $24.92 (in the lower half of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 8.1. At this capitalization tier, the borrow is relatively easy, the liquidity absorbs the size, and the technical confirmation provides a clean stop-out level. The 52-week range of $22.95–$29.79 establishes the structural target zones - and the SELL signal is the systematic entry trigger.

The current SELL phase for T (23/100) at $24.92 (in the lower half of its 52-week range) suggests that the market is discounting either a fundamental deterioration or a sector headwind that hasn't fully appeared in the earnings line yet. Sentiment at 70/100 (bullish) confirms that news flow is not providing a counternarrative. At 174.54B in Communication Services capitalization, T has the liquidity for institutional exits to be orderly — but orderly doesn't mean shallow within the $22.95–$29.79 range.