AT&T (T) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What T does

AT&T (T) is a US stock in the Communication Services sector, Telecom Services industry, headquartered in Dallas, United States. It provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide through two segments: Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment offers wireless voice and data, broadband, and business services under brands such as AT&T, AT&T Business, Cricket, and AT&T Fiber. AT&T (T) is part of the S&P 500.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 25.3 USD, up 0.8% today.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 8.5 shows how the market values each dollar of recent earnings; a lower figure can suggest a cheaper valuation relative to earnings.
• The forward P/E ratio of 9.8 uses expected future earnings, giving a sense of how the market prices growth.
• The dividend yield of 4.42% means the annual dividend represents about 4.42% of the current price, a common way to compare income across stocks.
• The ex-dividend date is Jul 10, 2026; buyers on or after this date do not receive the next dividend.
• The beta of 0.43 indicates the stock tends to move less than the overall market, a measure of price volatility.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 129.1% shows that debt exceeds equity, a common metric for financial leverage in capital-intensive businesses.
• The price-to-book ratio of 1.58 compares the market price to the company's book value per share.

Recent news

Recent headlines cover a range of topics: one piece discusses consumer inertia and its impact on certain stocks, while another highlights AT&T's deepening role at AT&T Stadium. Other stories focus on the tax treatment of telecom dividends, quantum computing developments, low price-to-sales stocks, and comparisons with peers such as Verizon.

What to watch

Investors often monitor dividend sustainability, debt levels, and revenue growth when evaluating a telecom stock like AT&T (T). Regulatory changes, wireless subscriber trends, and capital expenditure plans can affect future earnings and cash flow. Comparing AT&T (T) with peers such as EchoStar (ECHO) or Digi Communications N.V. (DIGI) can provide context for industry positioning.