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AT&T Inc (T)

AT&T Inc (T) 5-star rating from Upturn Advisory
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12/04/2025: T (5-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Number of Analysts

4 star rating from financial analysts

28 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $30.61

1 Year Target Price $30.61

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$30.61 Target price
52w Low $20.72
Current$25.39
52w High $29.47

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 54.64%
Avg. Invested days 94
Today’s Advisory PASS
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Stock Returns Performance Upturn Returns Performance icon 3.0
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Upturn last close icon Last Close 12/04/2025

Key Highlights

Company Size Large-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 180.76B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 8.23
1Y Target Price 30.61
Price to earnings Ratio 8.23
1Y Target Price 30.61
Volume (30-day avg) 28
Beta 0.59
52 Weeks Range 20.72 - 29.47
Updated Date 12/5/2025
52 Weeks Range 20.72 - 29.47
Updated Date 12/5/2025
Dividends yield (FY) 4.37%
Basic EPS (TTM) 3.07

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Profitability

Profit Margin 17.87%
Operating Margin (TTM) 21.58%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 4.02%
Return on Equity (TTM) 19.14%

Valuation

Trailing PE 8.23
Forward PE 11.4
Enterprise Value 317725861213
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45
Enterprise Value 317725861213
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.45
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.55
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 5.69
Shares Outstanding 7089449495
Shares Floating 7075412385
Shares Outstanding 7089449495
Shares Floating 7075412385
Percent Insiders 0.08
Percent Institutions 67.21

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AT&T Inc

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Company Overview

Company history and background logo History and Background

AT&T Inc. was founded in 1885 as American Telephone and Telegraph Company, evolving from the Bell Telephone Company. It has undergone numerous mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings, including the divestiture of the 'Baby Bells' in 1984 and subsequent acquisitions of other telecommunications companies.

Company business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Communications: Provides wireless and wireline communications services to consumers and businesses.
  • WarnerMedia (Divested): Previously responsible for film and television production and distribution (divested in 2022).
  • Latin America: Provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico and Latin America.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

AT&T is led by CEO John Stankey. The company is structured into various operating segments focusing on different aspects of telecommunications and media.

Top Products and Market Share

Product Key Offerings logo Key Offerings

  • Number of wireless subscribers (2023): 220000000
  • Wireless Services: Mobile phone plans, data services, and related equipment. AT&T is one of the largest wireless carriers in the US. Competitors include Verizon (VZ) and T-Mobile (TMUS). According to recent estimates, AT&T has roughly 35% market share in the US wireless market.
  • Estimated revenue (2023): 20000000000
  • Wireline Services: Broadband internet, voice, and video services for residential and business customers. Competitors include Comcast (CMCSA) and Charter Communications (CHTR).

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The telecommunications industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, increasing competition, and evolving consumer demands. The industry is focusing on 5G deployment and expansion, as well as fiber internet.

Positioning

AT&T is a major player in the telecommunications market, with a strong brand recognition and a large customer base. They are focused on expanding 5G and fiber networks to enhance their competitive position.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market (TAM) for telecommunications services is estimated to be $1 trillion. AT&T is positioned to capture a significant share of this market through its 5G and fiber investments.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strong Brand Recognition
  • Large Customer Base
  • Extensive Network Infrastructure
  • Significant 5G Spectrum Holdings
  • Strong cash flow

Weaknesses

  • High Debt Load
  • Integration Challenges from Past Acquisitions
  • Declining Legacy Wireline Business
  • Capital Intensive

Opportunities

  • Expansion of 5G Services
  • Growth in Fiber Internet Adoption
  • Internet of Things (IoT) Market
  • Government Subsidies for Broadband Expansion

Threats

  • Intense Competition
  • Rapid Technological Changes
  • Regulatory Scrutiny
  • Economic Downturn Impacting Consumer Spending

Competitors and Market Share

Key competitor logo Key Competitors

  • VZ
  • TMUS
  • CMCSA
  • CHTR

Competitive Landscape

AT&T competes with Verizon and T-Mobile in wireless services and with cable companies like Comcast and Charter in broadband. AT&T's advantages include its strong brand and extensive network, while challenges include debt and competition.

Major Acquisitions

Time Warner

  • Year: 2018
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 85000
  • Strategic Rationale: Acquisition of Time Warner to diversify into media and entertainment (later divested).

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: AT&T's growth has been influenced by acquisitions, divestitures, and the evolving telecommunications market.

Future Projections: Analyst estimates project moderate revenue growth driven by 5G and fiber initiatives.

Recent Initiatives: AT&T is focused on expanding its 5G network, increasing fiber deployments, and streamlining operations.

Summary

AT&T is a major telecommunications player with a strong wireless business and growing fiber presence, but it faces challenges from debt and intense competition. The company is focused on expanding 5G and fiber, which presents growth opportunities. Divestiture of WarnerMedia helps reduce debt, but its future success depends on executing its network strategy. Maintaining market share amid competition remains key for AT&T.

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About AT&T Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Dallas, TX, United States
IPO Launch date 1984-07-19
CEO & Chairman Mr. John T. Stankey
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
Full time employees 135670
Full time employees 135670

AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, carrying cases/protective covers, and wireless chargers through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides AT&T Dedicated Internet, fiber ethernet and broadband, fixed wireless, and hosted and managed professional services; and copper-based voice and data, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), wholesale, outsourcing, and IP, as well as customer premises equipment for multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental, and wholesale customers. In addition, this segment offers broadband services, including fiber connections, legacy telephony voice communication services, and other VoIP services and equipment to residential customers. This segment markets its communications services and products under the AT&T, AT&T Business, Cricket, AT&T PREPAID, AT&T Fiber, and AT&T Internet Air brand names. The Latin America segment provides postpaid and prepaid wireless services in Mexico under the AT&T and Unefon brand names, as well as sells smartphones through its stores, agents and third-party retail stores. 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 based in Dallas, Texas.