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T - AT&T Inc.
Price:
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CONSENSUS:
Hold
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PRICE TARGET:
$27.80
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HIGH:
$33.00
LOW:
$18.00
MEDIAN:
$28.50
CONSENSUS:
$27.80
UPSIDE:
32.19%
Stock News
AT&T Ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Internet Service by JD Power
Following recognition as #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Wireless Service in 2025, AT&T was rated highest among internet providers for small business internet customer satisfaction, reinforcing its advantage in converged connectivity Key Takeaways: AT&T ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Internet Service in the JD Power 2026 U.S. Business Internet Satisfaction Study.1 The company was also ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction for Small Business Wireless Service in the 2025 U.S. Business Wireless Customer Satisfaction Study.2 Together, these recognitions reinforce AT&T Business' leadership in converged connectivity – internet and wireless coming together to keep businesses connected – and shows how we meet high expectations for performance, reliability, and customer care nationwide. With fast, secure business-grade internet connectivity and 24/7 customer care support, AT&T helps small businesses operate with confidence and stay focused on serving their customers.
3 High-Yield Dividends That Pay You Soon (But You Must Act Quickly)
Income investors watching the calendar have a narrow window this week. Three of the market's most widely held high-yield names are about to lock their next payment rosters, and the buy-by deadlines are close enough that a delayed brokerage order could push readers a full quarter down the line before the next check clears.
SpaceX's Starlink Puts Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Under the Microscope
The three telecoms get another look from Wall Street. It could have been better.
3 Absurdly Cheap Dividend Stocks to Buy With $1,000 in July
The S&P 500 keeps climbing, up nearly 9% year to date, and yet a handful of large-cap dividend payers are trading like the bull market forgot they exist.
How SpaceX Spending Spree Could Threaten AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile
Telecom growth could boost SpaceX stock. Some analysts expect Starlink capital spending to surge to expand broadband, wireless services.
Where Oversold Meets Undervalued: 3 Dividend and Growth Plays for Income Investors
Some beaten-down stocks are cheap for a reason, but a select few sit at the rare crossroads of technical washout and genuine undervaluation. Three names across telecom, consumer staples, and software currently occupy that territory, and they are not equally suited for retirement income.
Why AT&T (T) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Ericsson, AT&T and MediaTek complete North America's first in-field trial of enhanced mobility features
A new 5G Advanced Mobility feature, Layer 1/Layer 2 Triggered Mobility (LTM), can reduce the handover interruption time by up to 40 percent. This can significantly increase reliability and resiliency for wireless links and improve user experience especially for latency sensitive services like XR, physical AI and latency critical IoT related services.
JP Morgan Adds One of Our Favorite Dividend Stocks to the July US Equity Analyst Focus List
J.P. Morgan just quietly added a high-yield dividend stock to its July Focus List, and it happens to be one we have tracked closely for years. Find out which five names on the list could deliver steady income and serious upside as earnings season kicks off.
Move Over SpaceX: These 2 Space Stocks Are Nipping at Its Heels
SpaceX does everything from orbital launches to mobile broadband to artificial intelligence to owning X (formerly known as Twitter). Its satellite-to-surface broadband arm, however, faces new and motivated competition.
Should You Buy AT&T Stock Before July 22?
AT&T's stock is down big this year and it's near multi-year lows. Concerns over SpaceX disrupting its business have resulted in a steep decline over the past month.
AT&T Stock Plummets 27.5% in a Year: Should You Buy in the Dip?
AT&T's fiber expansion, wireless growth and 2026 outlook support its strategy, but high debt, competition and heavy spending raise caution for investors.
AT&T: SpaceX Anxiety Has Created A Strong Buy Setup
AT&T is upgraded to 'Strong Buy' as market pessimism overshadows robust business fundamentals and undervalues the stock. T trades at 8.9x forward P/E with a 5.4% yield, supported by strong free cash flow and double-digit projected EPS growth. Advanced Connectivity revenue and EBITDA are growing, driven by record fiber additions, bundling momentum, and margin expansion.
Buy In July: 8 IDEAL 'Safer' S&P 500 DiviDogs
Eight S&P 500 'safer' dividend dogs, including VICI, VZ, T, F, BEN, KMI, KEY, and RF, offer attractive yields with free cash flow coverage. Analyst projections for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs indicate potential net gains of 21.99% to 50.26% by July 2027, with an average risk 54% below market. The dividend dog strategy favors stocks where annual dividends from $1K invested exceed single share prices, signaling fair value and income potential.
AT&T vs Verizon: The Better Dividend Stock For 2026
AT&T (NYSE:T | T Price Prediction) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) both closed transformative fiber acquisitions early this year and just delivered
SpaceX panic sends Verizon and AT&T shares toward their worst week in years
The two telecom companies' stocks are having a terrible week as the threat of Starlink looms.
This Cash-Rich Telecom Anchor Is an Unbeatable Haven for Retirees
When a former Dividend Aristocrat slashes its payout, the market's memory is long.
Can AT&T's Build-A-Plan Expansion Strengthen Its Competitive Edge?
T is expanding Build-A-Plan, letting customers customize wireless and add Fiber or Internet Air in one purchase, with bundles starting at $70 per month.
Is Most-Watched Stock AT&T Inc. (T) Worth Betting on Now?
AT&T (T) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects.
Price Targets
AT&T price target lowered to $24 from $26 at Barclays
$24.00
(was $21.06)
Barclays
AT&T initiated with an Underweight at Wells Fargo
$18.00
(was $21.06)
Steven Cahall
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Wells Fargo
AT&T price target lowered to $25 from $30 at Morgan Stanley
$25.00
(was $21.26)
Morgan Stanley
AT&T downgraded to Neutral from Outperform at BNP Paribas
$28.00
(was $28.03)
Sam McHugh
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BNP Paribas
AT&T upgraded to Neutral from Sell at Arete
$28.00
(was $27.71)
Andrew Beale
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Arete Research
AT&T price target raised to $31 from $29 at RBC Capital
$31.00
(was $29.21)
RBC Capital
AT&T (T) PT Lowered to $32 at TD Cowen
$32.00
(was $24.85)
Gregory Williams
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Williams Trading
AT&T price target raised to $33 from $31 at Deutsche Bank
$33.00
(was $24.98)
Bryan Kraft
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Deutsche Bank
AT&T price target lowered to $29 from $32 at Oppenheimer
$29.00
(was $24.76)
UBS
AT&T price target lowered to $27 from $29 at Wells Fargo
$27.00
(was $23.59)
Wells Fargo
AT&T price target lowered to $30 from $31 at Bernstein
$30.00
(was $23.73)
Bernstein
AT&T price target lowered to $26 from $28 at Barclays
$26.00
(was $23.74)
Barclays
AT&T price target lowered to $29.50 from $30.25 at Scotiabank
$29.50
(was $24.05)
Maher Yaghi
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Scotiabank
AT&T downgraded to Sell from Neutral at Arete
$20.00
(was $24.72)
Arete Research
AT&T price target lowered to $29 from $33 at Goldman Sachs
$29.00
(was $24.26)
Loop Capital Markets
AT&T price target lowered to $30 from $32 at Morgan Stanley
$30.00
(was $24.50)
Morgan Stanley
AT&T upgraded to Overweight from Sector Weight at KeyBanc
$30.00
(was $25.18)
Brandon Nispel
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KeyBanc
UBS Reiterates Buy Rating on AT&T (T)
$31.00
(was $24.68)
John Hodulik
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UBS
AT&T price target lowered to $30 from $31 at RBC Capital
$30.00
(was $24.69)
UBS
AT&T price target raised to $33 from $32 at TD Cowen
$33.00
(was $25.55)
Gregory Williams
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Williams Trading