AT&T (NYSE:T – Free Report) had its price target raised by Citigroup from $29.00 to $31.50 in a report issued on Monday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the technology company’s stock.
Several other research firms have also recently commented on T. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $31.00 price objective on shares of AT&T in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Oppenheimer lifted their price objective on shares of AT&T from $29.00 to $32.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Wednesday, March 11th. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered their target price on shares of AT&T from $33.00 to $29.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 19th. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of AT&T in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, Wolfe Research cut AT&T from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $30.46.
AT&T Stock Performance
AT&T (NYSE:T – Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $0.52 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.46 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $33.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $32.91 billion. AT&T had a return on equity of 12.33% and a net margin of 17.47%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.43 earnings per share. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. On average, analysts predict that AT&T will post 2.14 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
Institutional Inflows and Outflows
Several institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in T. Financial & Tax Architects LLC increased its holdings in shares of AT&T by 4.9% in the 2nd quarter. Financial & Tax Architects LLC now owns 7,588 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $220,000 after acquiring an additional 356 shares during the period. Tsfg LLC boosted its stake in AT&T by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 10,656 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $265,000 after purchasing an additional 366 shares during the period. Lifestyle Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in AT&T by 3.6% during the 4th quarter. Lifestyle Asset Management Inc. now owns 10,511 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $261,000 after purchasing an additional 368 shares during the period. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. grew its position in AT&T by 1.2% during the 4th quarter. Hillsdale Investment Management Inc. now owns 31,970 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $794,000 after purchasing an additional 370 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC grew its position in AT&T by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Bruce G. Allen Investments LLC now owns 22,398 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $556,000 after purchasing an additional 374 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 57.10% of the company’s stock.
Key AT&T News
Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target on AT&T from $29.00 to $31.50 and initiated/maintained a “buy” stance, implying roughly mid‑single‑digit upside from current levels and signaling institutional confidence. Benzinga
- Positive Sentiment: Coverage in 24/7 Wall St. frames AT&T as an attractive “boring” dividend stock in 2026 — a narrative that can attract yield‑seeking investors and push demand for the shares. Boring Pays Dividends: Why AT&T is the Hot Stock Nobody Wants to Admit They Own
- Positive Sentiment: AT&T is increasing prices for legacy unlimited wireless plans starting April 2026, which should lift near‑term service revenue and margins if churn remains controlled. AT&T Raising Prices for Legacy Unlimited Plans Starting in April 2026
- Neutral Sentiment: Media note that AT&T’s relative price performance has improved but still lags benchmarks — a reminder the stock may still re-rate if broader market momentum turns favorable. AT&T shows improved relative price performance; still shy of benchmark
- Neutral Sentiment: Broader tech supply-chain news (TSMC/NVIDIA capacity constraints) is unlikely to directly affect AT&T, but it underscores macro tech dynamics that can shift investor risk appetite between high‑growth and defensive/utility‑like telecom names. The AI Gatekeeper: TSMC’s Chokehold Signals Dominance
- Negative Sentiment: Seeking Alpha flags potential competitive risk from a Starlink IPO — public Starlink could intensify competitive dynamics in wireless/broadband and capex/service pricing pressure over time. Monitor disclosures and any strategic responses from AT&T. AT&T: Starlink IPO Risk
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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