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$25.88 Live
AT&T Inc. · NYSE
Target $30.43 (+17.6%)
$22.95 52W Range $29.79

At a glance

Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.

Updated Apr 22, 2026
Market cap
$181.17B
P/E
8.51
ROE
18.8%
Profit margin
17.5%
Debt/Equity
1.24
Dividend yield
4.29%

AI Analysis

AI-powered fundamental assessment

Confidence
85%
AT&T presents a classic value trap profile: fundamentally stable but lacking growth catalysts. The Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 indicates stable financial health, and the stock trades significantly below its Graham Number of $32.56, suggesting defensive undervaluation. However, negative earnings growth (-5.6% YoY) and a bearish technical trend (0/100) offset the attractive valuation. The company remains a strong cash-flow generator with a highly sustainable dividend payout ratio of 27.38%.

Key Strengths

Attractive valuation with a P/E of 8.51, well below sector averages
Strong profitability metrics including an 18.80% ROE and 17.47% profit margin
Highly sustainable dividend with a low payout ratio of 27.38%
Consistent track record of beating earnings estimates over 25 quarters
Trading at a discount to the Graham Number ($32.56)

Key Risks

Negative earnings growth both YoY (-5.6%) and Q/Q (-7.2%)
Bearish short-term technical momentum (1-month change of -9.1%)
High capital intensity and debt/equity ratio of 1.24
Exposure to macroeconomic pressures including inflation and rising interest rates
Stagnant revenue growth (3.6%) limiting intrinsic value expansion
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$27.5
+6.3% above current price

Performance Snowflake

Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories

Overall
71
Strong
Value
85
Future
40
Past
80
Health
60
Dividend
90
AI Verdict
Stable Value Play
Key drivers: Low P/E ratio, Dividend sustainability, Negative earnings growth, Bearish technicals
Confidence
90%
Value
85/100

Strong defensive value; trades at a significant discount to book-based fair value.

Positives
  • P/E of 8.51 is very low
  • Price is below Graham Number ($32.56)
Watchpoints
  • Price is above growth-based intrinsic value ($21.0)
Future
40/100

Growth is stagnant or declining, limiting upside potential.

Positives
  • Modest revenue growth (3.6%)
Watchpoints
  • Negative earnings growth
  • Low PEG ratio efficiency
Past
80/100

Strong historical operational execution and earnings reliability.

Positives
  • Consistent earnings beats (3/4 last 4 quarters)
  • Long-term price appreciation (5Y +49.3%)
Watchpoints
  • Recent 1-month price decline
Health
60/100

Financial health is stable but liquidity is lean.

Positives
  • Piotroski F-Score of 5/9 (Stable)
  • Manageable Debt/Equity for telecom sector
Watchpoints
  • Current ratio below 1.0 (0.91)
  • Quick ratio of 0.60 indicates tight liquidity
Dividend
90/100

Dividend is exceptionally safe based on current payout levels.

Positives
  • Low payout ratio (27.38%)
  • Consistent yield of 4.29%
Watchpoints
No urgent risks highlighted.

Stock Price & Analyst Targets

Real-time price movements and analyst price targets

Current Price
$25.88
Analyst Target
$30.43
Upside/Downside
+17.6%

Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers

Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for T and closest competitors.

Updated 2026-04-21
T
AT&T Inc.
Primary
5Y
+49.3%
3Y
+67.1%
1Y
+2.6%
6M
+1.6%
1M
-9.1%
1W
+1.0%
DIS
The Walt Disney Company
Peer
5Y
-47.8%
3Y
-1.5%
1Y
-1.3%
6M
-15.3%
1M
-7.6%
1W
-0.0%
VZ
Verizon Communications Inc.
Peer
5Y
+11.1%
3Y
+52.2%
1Y
+15.6%
6M
+23.4%
1M
-6.5%
1W
-0.4%
TMU
T-Mobile US, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+43.9%
3Y
+32.1%
1Y
-21.5%
6M
-16.4%
1M
-13.3%
1W
-7.9%
APP
AppLovin Corporation
Peer
5Y
+603.5%
3Y
+3491.8%
1Y
+68.6%
6M
-21.2%
1M
+0.4%
1W
-8.7%

Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.

Historical Performance Trends

Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns

Revenue & Net Income

Profit & Operating Margins

Return on Equity (ROE)

Quarterly Revenue Growth

Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)

Valuation Metrics

Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators

P/E Ratio
8.51
Forward P/E
10.16
PEG Ratio
1.48
P/B Ratio
1.65
P/S Ratio
1.44
EV/Revenue
2.71
EV/EBITDA
7.7
Market Cap
$181.17B

Profitability

Profit margins and return metrics

Profit Margin 17.47%
Operating Margin 18.42%
Gross Margin 59.55%
ROE 18.8%
ROA 4.08%

Growth

Revenue and earnings growth rates

Revenue Growth +3.6%
Earnings Growth -5.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth +3.62%
Q/Q Earnings Growth -7.2%

Financial Health

Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics

Debt/Equity
1.24
Moderate
Current Ratio
0.91
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.6
Poor
Cash/Share
$2.6

Financial Statement Flow

Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025

Revenue
$33.5B
Gross Margin
55.7%
Op. Margin
18.3%
Net Margin
11.3%
Total Assets
$420.2B
Liabilities
$291.7B
Equity
$110.5B
Debt/Equity
2.64x
Operating CF
$11.3B
CapEx
$-6.8B
Free Cash Flow
$4.5B
FCF Yield
40%

Quarterly Earnings History

EPS performance vs analyst estimates

2026-04-22
$N/A
2026-01-28
$0.52
+11.6% surprise
2025-10-22
$0.54
+0.5% surprise
2025-07-23
$0.54
+1.9% surprise

Communication Services Sector Comparison

Comparing T against 190 companies in the Communication Services sector (13 bullish, 54 neutral, 123 bearish)
P/E Ratio
8.51
This Stock
vs
58.14
Sector Avg
-85.4% (Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
18.8%
This Stock
vs
-47.35%
Sector Avg
-139.7% (Below Avg)
Profit Margin
17.47%
This Stock
vs
-7.97%
Sector Avg
-319.3% (Weaker)
Debt to Equity
1.24
This Stock
vs
1.45
Sector Avg
-14.5% (Lower)
Revenue Growth
3.6%
This Stock
vs
547.84%
Sector Avg
-99.3% (Slower)
Current Ratio
0.91
This Stock
vs
2.17
Sector Avg
-58.3% (Weaker)

Similar Companies

Peer comparison within the same industry

Recent Insider Trading

Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months

SABRINA SANDERS S
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
1,588 shares · $46,049
MCELFRESH JEFFERY S.
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
13,018 shares · $377,400
LEE LORI M
Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
193 shares · $5,616
DESROCHES PASCAL
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-03-31
121,297 shares · $3,516,417
LEE LORI M
Officer
Gift
2026-03-10
2,094 shares
SABRINA SANDERS S
Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-27
111 shares · $3,120
MCELFRESH JEFFERY S.
Chief Operating Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-27
278 shares · $7,800
LEE LORI M
Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-27
200 shares · $5,616
DESROCHES PASCAL
Chief Financial Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-27
1,442 shares · $40,417
DESROCHES PASCAL
Chief Financial Officer
Gift
2026-02-25
352,000 shares
MCATEE DAVID R. II
General Counsel
Gift
2026-02-18
126,479 shares
LEE LORI M
Officer
Gift
2026-02-18
60,924 shares
STANKEY JOHN T
Chief Executive Officer
Gift
2026-02-18
199,244 shares
SMITH KENNY KELLYN
Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-13
11,795 shares
LEGG JEREMY ALAN
Chief Technology Officer
Stock Award
2026-02-13
10,816 shares
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects

SEC Filings

Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database

DEF 14A
DEF 14A
2026-03-23

AT&T Inc. (T) filed a definitive proxy statement on March 23, 2026, providing shareholders with necessary information and voting materials for the company's annual meeting.

8-K
8-K
2026-03-12

AT&T Inc. filed a current report to disclose a material corporate event, likely pertaining to its periodic financial results or corporate governance.

10-K
10-K AT&T INC. 2025
2026-02-09

AT&T reported 2025 operating revenue growth in its Communications segment, which rose 2.8% to $120.9 billion, and its Latin America segment, which increased 3.5% to $4.4 billion. The company faces risks from macroeconomic pressures, including inflation and higher interest rates, which may elevate benefit plan costs and funding obligations.

8-K
8-K
2026-02-05

AT&T Inc. reported its fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 financial results.

8-K
8-K 2.02 AT&T 4TH QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE
2026-01-28
8-K
8-K 8.01 AT&T 4TH QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE
2026-01-28
8-K
8-K
2025-11-03
10-Q
10-Q AT&T INC. 3RD QUARTER 2025 FORM 10-Q INLINE
2025-10-31
8-K
8-K 2.02 AT&T 3RD QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE
2025-10-22
8-K
8-K
2025-09-24
8-K
8-K
2025-09-16
8-K
8-K
2025-08-26
8-K
8-K
2025-08-19
10-Q
10-Q AT&T INC. 2ND QUARTER 2025 FORM 10-Q INLINE
2025-07-24
8-K
8-K 2.02 AT&T 2ND QUARTER 2025 EARNINGS RELEASE
2025-07-23
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR. AI summaries generated automatically.

Wall Street Analysts

Professional analyst ratings and price targets

Consensus
BUY
23 analysts
Scotiabank
2026-04-01
Maintains
Sector Perform Sector Perform
Keybanc
2026-03-25
Maintains
Overweight Overweight
Citigroup
2026-03-23
Maintains
Buy Buy
Scotiabank
2026-03-09
Maintains
Sector Perform Sector Perform
Wells Fargo
2026-01-26
Maintains
Overweight Overweight
Bernstein
2026-01-16
Maintains
Outperform Outperform
Barclays
2026-01-13
Maintains
Equal-Weight Equal-Weight
Citigroup
2025-12-22
Maintains
Buy Buy
Goldman Sachs
2025-12-19
Maintains
Buy Buy
Wolfe Research
2025-12-15
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