AT&T (NYSE:T) Shares Purchased Sen. Gary C. Peters

Posted by Teresa Graham on Jul 5th, 2026

AT&T logo Senator Gary C. Peters (Democratic-Michigan) recently bought shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). In a filing disclosed on July 02nd, the Senator disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in AT&T stock on June 29th.

Senator Gary C. Peters also recently made the following trade(s):

Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Kraft Heinz (NASDAQ:KHC) on 5/21/2026.
Sold $15,001 – $50,000 in shares of Corteva (NYSE:CTVA) on 4/23/2026.

AT&T Trading Down 0.1%

Shares of AT&T stock opened at $20.57 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 0.92 and a quick ratio of 0.87. AT&T Inc. has a 1 year low of $19.89 and a 1 year high of $29.79. The company has a market capitalization of $142.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 6.90, a P/E/G ratio of 0.84 and a beta of 0.24. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $23.89 and a 200 day moving average price of $25.51.

AT&T (NYSE:T – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, April 22nd. The technology company reported $0.57 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.55 by $0.02. The firm had revenue of $31.51 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $31.29 billion. AT&T had a return on equity of 12.49% and a net margin of 16.94%.AT&T’s quarterly revenue was up 2.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.51 EPS. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. Sell-side analysts anticipate that AT&T Inc. will post 2.31 EPS for the current fiscal year.

AT&T Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 10th will be paid a dividend of $0.2775 per share. This represents a $1.11 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 5.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, July 10th. AT&T’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 37.25%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of analysts recently commented on T shares. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and set a $31.00 price objective on shares of AT&T in a research note on Wednesday, May 20th. Arete Research raised shares of AT&T from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and set a $28.00 target price for the company in a research note on Tuesday, March 10th. Morgan Stanley initiated coverage on shares of AT&T in a report on Thursday, April 16th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $30.00 target price on the stock. KeyCorp raised their price target on shares of AT&T from $30.00 to $36.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Finally, Oppenheimer downgraded shares of AT&T from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, AT&T has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $30.55.

Check Out Our Latest Analysis on AT&T

AT&T News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:

Positive Sentiment: AT&T launched an expanded Build-A-Plan offering that bundles wireless and home internet, which could strengthen its competitive position and improve customer stickiness. AT&T (T) Launches Build A Plan Expansion To Bundle Wireless And Fiber
Positive Sentiment: Unusual call option activity suggests some traders are positioning for a rebound in the stock.
Neutral Sentiment: Several articles this week focused on AT&T as a dividend and value stock, reinforcing its appeal to income-oriented investors.
Negative Sentiment: AT&T remains weighed down by concerns about SpaceX/Starlink potentially becoming a bigger competitor in wireless and satellite connectivity, which has pressured telecom shares broadly. AT&T Stock’s Bad Week Just Keeps Getting Worse
Negative Sentiment: Oppenheimer reportedly downgraded AT&T on the SpaceX threat, adding to pressure on the stock. Oppenheimer downgrades AT&T stock on SpaceX threat
Negative Sentiment: EchoStar’s Dish filing after delays in its spectrum sale to AT&T highlights ongoing execution and regulatory uncertainty around a key transaction. EchoStar’s Dish files Chapter 11 after spectrum sale to AT&T is delayed

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AT&T

Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC purchased a new position in shares of AT&T during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000. Safe Harbor Fiduciary LLC purchased a new stake in AT&T in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. acquired a new position in AT&T during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Blueline Advisors LLC acquired a new position in AT&T during the fourth quarter worth approximately $26,000. Finally, Winnow Wealth LLC raised its stake in AT&T by 362.8% during the fourth quarter. Winnow Wealth LLC now owns 1,046 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 820 shares during the period. 57.10% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

About Senator Peters

Gary Peters (Democratic Party) is a member of the U.S. Senate from Michigan. He assumed office on January 3, 2015. His current term ends on January 3, 2027. Peters (Democratic Party) ran for re-election to the U.S. Senate to represent Michigan. He won in the general election on November 3, 2020. Peters completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey in 2020. Click here to read the survey answers. Peters was elected to the Senate in 2014. On May 1, 2013, Peters announced he would seek election to the United States Senate seat that was being vacated in 2014 by retiring Michigan Sen. Carl Levin. Peters ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on August 5, 2014, before he defeated Terri Lynn Land (R), Jim Fulner (Libertarian), Richard Matkin (U.S. Taxpayers), and Chris Wahmhoff (Green) in the general election on November 4, 2014. Peters was previously a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing Michigan’s 9th Congressional District from 2009 to 2013 and Michigan’s 14th Congressional District from 2013 to 2015. He also served as Commissioner of the Michigan Lottery from 2003 to 2007. As of a 2014 analysis of multiple outside rankings, Peters is an average Democratic member of Congress, meaning he will vote with the Democratic Party on the majority of bills. On January 28, 2021, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) appointed Peters to head the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee for the 2022 campaign cycle. Peters was born in 1958 in Pontiac, Michigan. After graduating from Alma College in 1980, Peters went on to receive his M.B.A. from the University of Detroit and his J.D. from Wayne State University in 1985 and 1989, respectively. Prior to his political career, Peters worked as a professor and investment banker. He also served in the United States Naval Reserve from 1993 to 2000 and from 2001 to 2005.

About AT&T

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AT&T Inc is a global telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and digital entertainment services. Its core activities include consumer and business wireless services, broadband and fiber internet, and network infrastructure. The company operates branded wireless services through AT&T Mobility and deploys fixed-line and fiber networks to deliver high-speed internet and related home services.

AT&T’s product and service portfolio spans mobile voice and data plans, smartphones and device sales, home internet (including fiber-to-the-home where available), and managed connectivity solutions for enterprise customers.