Rayburn West Financial Services LLC acquired a new stake in AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T – Free Report) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm acquired 45,951 shares of the technology company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,141,000.
Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the company. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. boosted its stake in AT&T by 363.7% in the third quarter. Mountain Hill Investment Partners Corp. now owns 895 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 702 shares during the last quarter. GGM Financials LLC bought a new position in AT&T in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Rachor Investment Advisory Services LLC bought a new position in AT&T in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Cresta Advisors Ltd. bought a new position in AT&T in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Cloud Capital Management LLC bought a new position in AT&T in the third quarter valued at approximately $31,000. 57.10% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
Trending Headlines about AT&T
Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AT&T continues to build out growth drivers, including a new 5G partnership with Toyota’s Lexus brand, which adds to its wireless and connected-vehicle business momentum. AT&T Stock (T) Rises on 5G Partnership with Toyota’s Lexus Brand
- Positive Sentiment: The company is expanding fiber and AI-oriented connectivity services, including a new fiber route and bundled enterprise offerings, which supports the case for long-term revenue growth. Lumen Expands Fiber Network With New AI-Focused NorthLine Route
- Positive Sentiment: AT&T also highlighted a new Cisco-powered post-quantum security network, which could help it win enterprise customers looking for advanced cybersecurity solutions. Can AT&T’s Cisco-Powered Quantum Security Network Drive Profits?
- Neutral Sentiment: AT&T completed a $6 billion long-dated debt offering and is using proceeds for general corporate purposes, debt repayment, and pending acquisitions; this improves flexibility but also keeps investor focus on leverage. How AT&T’s US$6 Billion Long-Dated Debt Deal and NG911 Tie-Up Will Impact AT&T (T) Investors
- Neutral Sentiment: AT&T is getting attention from investors and screeners, but that interest alone does not signal a fundamental catalyst. AT&T Inc. (T) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
- Negative Sentiment: AT&T has also been cited as part of a broader telecom sector pullback, and recent coverage notes a multi-session losing streak, suggesting sentiment remains fragile. AT&T continues downward run, marks seven-session losing streak
- Negative Sentiment: At the same time, speculative headlines about other telecom-related names such as AST SpaceMobile are drawing investor attention away from AT&T and underscoring competitive pressure in the wireless space. Easy 5X? AST Spacemobile Could Be Bigger Than Verizon and AT&T
AT&T Stock Down 2.0%
AT&T (NYSE:T – Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 22nd. The technology company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.55 by $0.02. AT&T had a net margin of 16.94% and a return on equity of 12.49%. The company had revenue of $31.51 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $31.29 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.51 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue was up 2.9% compared to the same quarter last year. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. Analysts forecast that AT&T Inc. will post 2.31 earnings per share for the current year.
AT&T Announces Dividend
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, May 1st. Stockholders of record on Friday, April 10th were given a dividend of $0.2775 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, April 10th. This represents a $1.11 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.5%. AT&T’s dividend payout ratio is currently 37.25%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. BNP Paribas Exane lowered their target price on shares of AT&T from $28.00 to $26.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, April 23rd. KeyCorp upped their target price on shares of AT&T from $30.00 to $36.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, March 25th. Royal Bank Of Canada reaffirmed an “outperform” rating and issued a $31.00 target price on shares of AT&T in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $33.00 target price on shares of AT&T in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, TD Cowen reaffirmed a “hold” rating on shares of AT&T in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, AT&T has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $30.55.
View Our Latest Analysis on AT&T
AT&T 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.
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