Spinnaker Trust decreased its holdings in shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T – Free Report) by 52.1% in the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The fund owned 49,234 shares of the technology company’s stock after selling 53,623 shares during the period. Spinnaker Trust’s holdings in AT&T were worth $1,019,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in T. Bank of America Corp DE acquired a new stake in shares of AT&T during the second quarter worth $2,310,898,000. Norges Bank acquired a new position in AT&T in the fourth quarter valued at about $2,181,977,000. GQG Partners LLC acquired a new position in AT&T in the second quarter valued at about $1,223,364,000. Legal & General Group Plc acquired a new position in AT&T in the second quarter valued at about $960,695,000. Finally, Amundi boosted its holdings in AT&T by 67.5% during the third quarter. Amundi now owns 42,295,492 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,094,184,000 after buying an additional 17,040,328 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 57.10% of the company’s stock.
Trending Headlines about AT&T
Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:
- Positive Sentiment: AT&T’s operating margin reportedly reached a multi-year high as the company winds down its copper network. Lower legacy-network costs and operating leverage could improve profitability and support cash generation. AT&T Stock’s Margin Hit A Multi-Year Best As Its Copper Network Winds Down
- Positive Sentiment: Recent bullish investment analysis argues that AT&T’s turnaround has further upside, citing its discounted valuation, robust cash flows, fiber expansion, and growth in its Advanced Connectivity segment. Management’s target for 2026 EBITDA growth of 3%–4%, accelerating to more than 5% annually from 2028, strengthens the long-term case. AT&T Doesn’t Need Heroic Results To Offer Heroic Upside
- Positive Sentiment: AT&T’s investment and partnership with Hark could position its network as an infrastructure provider for AI-native, always-connected consumer devices. The opportunity is early-stage but offers potential exposure to new connectivity demand beyond smartphones. Investors Reacting to AT&T Backing Hark’s AI-Native Device Ecosystem
- Neutral Sentiment: AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon are described as overcoming a shared competitive or regulatory challenge involving satellite-based connectivity. The development may ease concerns about satellite disruption, but the article provides limited detail on its direct financial impact. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon Defeat a Common Foe
- Neutral Sentiment: AT&T will release third-quarter 2026 results before the market opens on October 21 and hold a conference call afterward. The announcement itself does not change fundamentals, but it gives investors a near-term catalyst to assess subscriber trends, fiber growth, margins, and guidance. AT&T to Release Third-Quarter 2026 Earnings on Oct. 21
- Neutral Sentiment: AT&T is promoting free Turbo Live access at select football season openers and selling season passes. The campaign could support brand engagement and customer acquisition, but its immediate financial contribution is likely limited. AT&T Kicks Off Football Season with Free Turbo Live
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
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AT&T Trading Up 2.4%
Shares of NYSE:T opened at $26.03 on Friday. The firm has a market cap of $178.37 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.62, a PEG ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 0.23. AT&T Inc. has a 12 month low of $19.89 and a 12 month high of $29.79. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $23.15 and its 200 day simple moving average is $25.23. The company has a quick ratio of 0.93, a current ratio of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06.
AT&T (NYSE:T – Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $0.65 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.59 by $0.06. The firm had revenue of $31.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $31.80 billion. AT&T had a net margin of 16.94% and a return on equity of 12.86%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business earned $0.54 EPS. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. As a group, research analysts forecast that AT&T Inc. will post 2.34 EPS for the current fiscal year.
AT&T Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, August 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, July 10th were given a dividend of $0.2775 per share. This represents a $1.11 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.3%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, July 10th. AT&T’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.75%.
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.
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