AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) Receives $29.93 Consensus PT from Analysts

Shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) have earned a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-three analysts that are currently covering the firm, Marketbeat reports. Eight equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, fourteen have given a buy rating and one has given a strong buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokers that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $30.3478.

A number of equities research analysts have commented on the company. Sanford C. Bernstein decreased their price objective on AT&T from $31.00 to $30.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, January 16th. Loop Capital set a $29.00 target price on AT&T in a report on Friday, December 19th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reissued a “buy” rating and issued a $33.00 price target on shares of AT&T in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on shares of AT&T from $33.00 to $29.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, December 19th. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of AT&T in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st.

AT&T Price Performance

T opened at $27.13 on Monday. The stock has a fifty day moving average of $26.20 and a 200-day moving average of $26.32. The firm has a market capitalization of $189.91 billion, a P/E ratio of 8.89, a PEG ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 0.39. AT&T has a 12-month low of $22.95 and a 12-month high of $29.79. The company has a quick ratio of 0.86, a current ratio of 0.91 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00.

AT&T (NYSE:T) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $33.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $32.91 billion. AT&T had a return on equity of 12.33% and a net margin of 17.47%.AT&T’s revenue was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.43 earnings per share. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that AT&T will post 2.14 EPS for the current fiscal year.

AT&T Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 12th were issued a dividend of $0.2775 per share. This represents a $1.11 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.1%. The ex-dividend date was Monday, January 12th. AT&T’s payout ratio is currently 36.39%.

Key AT&T News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Large, strategic capex commitment could drive long‑term revenue and market share gains (fiber, 5G, rural satellite, resilience, security, workforce). AT&T Announces $250 Billion Commitment
• Positive Sentiment: Recent analyst upgrades and higher price targets reflect buy‑side confidence in the plan and near‑term momentum: Oppenheimer raised its target to $32 (outperform) and Scotiabank boosted its target to $31; Arete moved the stock from sell to neutral ($28 target).
• Positive Sentiment: Operational momentum: AT&T recently beat quarterly EPS estimates and set FY2026 guidance of $2.25–$2.35, supporting the thesis that underlying cash flow can help fund investment. (Company earnings release)
• Neutral Sentiment: Suppliers and partners (e.g., fiber and glass makers) stand to gain from AT&T’s buildout, which may help execution but also signals heavy vendor demand and longer supply chains. Corning reaction
• Neutral Sentiment: Media coverage outlines hiring, workforce training and public‑sector work as part of the plan — positives for execution but with uncertain near‑term cost timing. Yahoo: What $250B Could Mean
• Negative Sentiment: Near‑term investor concern about the scale and timing of $250B capex—worries over cash flow, balance‑sheet flexibility and execution—helped push the stock lower today. Zacks: Why AT&T dipped
• Negative Sentiment: Short‑term bearish commentary urging profit taking after the rally (e.g., “Sell the Rip” pieces) amplifies downside pressure for traders looking to lock in gains. Seeking Alpha: Sell The Rip

Institutional Trading of AT&T

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC increased its position in AT&T by 26.5% in the 4th quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 48,579 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,106,000 after purchasing an additional 10,188 shares during the last quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC lifted its holdings in shares of AT&T by 703.5% during the 2nd quarter. Penserra Capital Management LLC now owns 394,644 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $11,419,000 after buying an additional 345,527 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC bought a new stake in shares of AT&T in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $32,000. AGF Management Ltd. grew its stake in shares of AT&T by 4.1% in the 2nd quarter. AGF Management Ltd. now owns 195,373 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $5,654,000 after buying an additional 7,763 shares in the last quarter. Finally, RWA Wealth Partners LLC increased its holdings in AT&T by 7.0% in the second quarter. RWA Wealth Partners LLC now owns 138,118 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $3,997,000 after buying an additional 9,035 shares during the last quarter. 57.10% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

AT&T Company Profile

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.