NYSE · T
Communication Services · Telecommunications Services
$23.50
Up+$0.03 (+0.13%)
Updated Oct 16, 2026, 7:32 PM
SID Score
6.8/10
Composite research score
Smart Money
70/100
Bullish
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1M range · 21 trading sessions · Daily adjusted prices
Prices through Oct 15, 2026
T closed at $23.50 after 21 trading sessions, down 7.44% for the selected period.
| Date | Open | High | Low | Close | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | $23.42 | $23.84 | $23.32 | $23.50 | 45.24M |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $22.87 | $23.1851 | $22.65 | $23.05 | 57.78M |
| Oct 13, 2026 | $22.27 | $23.02 | $22.25 | $22.85 | 48.73M |
| Oct 12, 2026 | $22.26 | $22.66 | $22.25 | $22.49 | 51.3M |
| Oct 9, 2026 | $22.38 | $23.10 | $21.96 | $22.18 | 150.53M |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $24.62 | $24.97 | $24.50 | $24.87 | 53.26M |
| Oct 7, 2026 | $24.63 | $24.825 | $24.46 | $24.47 | 31.89M |
| Oct 6, 2026 | $24.19 | $24.45 | $23.97 | $24.43 | 34.3M |
| Oct 5, 2026 | $24.27 | $24.35 | $24.01 | $24.24 | 34.25M |
| Oct 2, 2026 | $24.36 | $24.495 | $24.21 | $24.30 | 29.14M |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $24.40 | $24.59 | $24.28 | $24.30 | 26.83M |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $24.54 | $24.68 | $24.40 | $24.40 | 39.68M |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $24.72 | $25.03 | $24.455 | $24.48 | 33.28M |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $25.40 | $25.40 | $24.86 | $24.90 | 30.49M |
| Sep 25, 2026 | $25.39 | $25.44 | $25.2223 | $25.38 | 22.92M |
| Sep 24, 2026 | $25.59 | $25.805 | $25.36 | $25.45 | 34.22M |
| Sep 23, 2026 | $25.13 | $25.59 | $24.94 | $25.30 | 43.04M |
| Sep 22, 2026 | $25.565 | $25.61 | $24.98 | $25.10 | 35.59M |
| Sep 21, 2026 | $25.75 | $25.80 | $25.315 | $25.45 | 35.28M |
| Sep 18, 2026 | $25.08 | $25.64 | $25.06 | $25.40 | 84.4M |
| Sep 17, 2026 | $25.98 | $26.04 | $25.34 | $25.39 | 37.78M |
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The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The company is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 74 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 14% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 12% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 15 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 24 million customers, but this business only accounts for 3% of revenue. The company recently sold its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
Visit company websiteConsensus and target data currently published for this company.
| Date | Firm | Rating | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Perform | — |
| Oct 2, 2026 | Scotiabank | Sector Perform | — |
| Sep 28, 2026 | Morgan Stanley | Overweight | — |
| Sep 21, 2026 | BNP Paribas | Outperform | — |
| Jul 23, 2026 | TD Cowen | Hold | — |
Generated Oct 16, 2026, 7:07 PM
AT&T shares edged up $0.10 (0.40%) today in modest trading as investors navigate a complex backdrop of upcoming earnings, fiber infrastructure decisions, and service expansion efforts. The stock's slight outperformance of the broader market reflects measured optimism, though recent headlines suggest significant questions remain about the company's strategic direction and competitive positioning.
Bottom line: AT&T's modest gains reflect a balanced view of the company as a defensive dividend play navigating strategic uncertainties around fiber expansion, competitive threats, and capital allocation. Investors should focus on Q3 earnings for clarity on execution and competitive trends, while monitoring whether the company can successfully defend market share against both traditional competitors and emerging satellite internet threats.
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AT&T Inc. shares traded at $23.50, reflecting a daily decline of 1.34% per SID market data. The stock has experienced significant near-term weakness, falling 13.74% over the past month, though it retains a modest 4.87% gain over the trailing three-month period. On a year-over-year basis, shares have declined 6.49%, underperforming the broader market. Technical indicators point to oversold conditions, with the 14-day relative strength index registering at 27.8, well below the conventional 30 threshold. The stock trades below both its 50-day moving average of $24.93 and its 200-day moving average of $25.59, according to SID market data, signaling sustained bearish momentum. AT&T's beta of 0.593 indicates lower volatility relative to the broader market. Average daily trading volume stands at approximately 48.5 million shares, reflecting robust liquidity for institutional participants. The company's market capitalization currently sits at approximately $172.2 billion.
AT&T Inc. currently trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.82, positioning it well below the Communication Services sector average and the broader S&P 500 multiple, per SID market data. The company's PEG ratio stands at a notably low 0.10, suggesting that when adjusted for expected earnings growth, the stock's valuation appears compressed relative to its growth trajectory. The price-to-book ratio registers at 1.57, indicating the market values AT&T at a modest premium to its net asset base, according to SEC filings. AT&T's dividend yield of 4.57% remains a central component of the investment thesis, offering income-oriented investors substantial yield in the current rate environment. The combination of a single-digit P/E, an extremely low PEG ratio, and an above-average dividend yield positions AT&T as a value-oriented holding within the telecommunications space. These metrics reflect the company's mature business profile and capital-intensive operational structure.
AT&T Inc. registers a smart money score of 70, generating a bullish composite signal according to SID market data. Insider activity has been notably one-sided, with 18 insider purchases versus only 2 insider sales recorded over the past 90 days across 20 total transactions, per SEC Form 4 filings. This 9-to-1 buy-to-sell ratio suggests strong conviction among company executives and directors at current price levels. The insider component scores 16.9 out of 25, while institutional positioning achieves a perfect 25 out of 25, indicating robust accumulation among large asset managers tracked through 13F institutional filings. Congressional trading activity scores 20.0 out of 25, reflecting notable legislative portfolio positioning in AT&T shares. The dark pool component registers 8.5 out of 25, representing the weakest element of the composite score and suggesting relatively muted activity in off-exchange venues. The convergence of strong insider buying and maximum institutional scores presents a notable signal for investors monitoring professional capital flows into the stock.
AT&T Inc. faces a series of upcoming earnings reports, with the nearest scheduled release on August 4, 2026, carrying a consensus earnings estimate of $0.28 per share, according to analyst estimates. Subsequent quarterly reports are expected on August 7 and August 11, 2026, each also carrying $0.28 per share consensus estimates. The fourth upcoming report, dated October 21, 2026, reflects a significantly higher estimate of $0.60 per share, suggesting analysts anticipate a meaningful sequential earnings acceleration in the back half of the fiscal year. The projected jump from $0.28 to $0.60 represents a 114% quarter-over-quarter increase, per company earnings reports and consensus data. This anticipated ramp may reflect expected improvements in subscriber metrics, cost efficiencies, or reduced capital expenditure pressures. Investors will closely monitor management guidance on free cash flow generation and debt reduction progress as key catalysts alongside headline earnings figures.
Wall Street analyst sentiment on AT&T Inc. reflects a mixed but incrementally improving outlook. The most recent rating action came from Scotiabank on October 9, 2026, reiterating a Sector Perform rating, maintaining its neutral stance, per Wall Street analyst reports. Morgan Stanley reiterated its Overweight rating on September 28, 2026, representing one of the more constructive views among major brokerages covering the stock. Notably, BNP Paribas upgraded AT&T to Outperform from Neutral on September 21, 2026, marking the only directional rating change among recent coverage actions, according to SID consensus data. TD Cowen maintained its Hold rating on July 23, 2026. The current distribution of ratings shows a balance between neutral-leaning and positive-leaning views, with no active sell-equivalent recommendations among the recent coverage updates. The BNP Paribas upgrade stands out as a potential sentiment shift, coinciding with the stock's decline that has brought valuation metrics to historically compressed levels relative to sector peers.
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