T— AT&T Inc.
NYSECommunication Services · Telecom Services
AT&T Inc. (T) stock trades at $22.81, up 3.21% on the day. With a market capitalization of $158.49 billion, T is a large-cap communication services stock. It trades at a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 7.5, a forward P/E of 9.0 and earnings per share (EPS) of $3.04. Over the most recent period the company reported 3% year-over-year revenue growth and a net profit margin of 16.9%. Below you'll find T's full fundamentals, fair-value estimates, dividend history, earnings and our buy, hold or avoid verdict for 2026.
Price & Performance
Performance
Analysis & Verdict
AT&T Inc. (T) Stock Analysis 2026
Rule-based · Updated daily · Not financial advice
AT&T Inc. (T) operates in the Telecom Services space within the Communication Services sector. With a market cap of $158.5B, it qualifies as a mid-cap company. Growth is moderate and the business remains profitable, offering a balanced risk/reward profile compared to high-multiple peers.
- Low P/E of 7.5× suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to earnings
- Healthy profit margin of 16.9%
- ROE of 18.4% shows management efficiently converts equity into profit
- Dividend yield of 4.87% provides consistent income on top of price appreciation
- Price is near its 52-week low — potential entry point with asymmetric upside
- Low beta of 0.40 — less volatile than the market, suitable for conservative portfolios
- Earnings fell 11% YoY — profitability is under pressure
- High debt-to-equity of 125.17× increases financial risk, especially with elevated interest rates
- Current ratio below 1 (0.92×) — short-term liabilities exceed current assets
Verdict
Strong Buy
Multiple fundamental strengths with few red flags. Long-term buyers may find this compelling.
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Fair Value Estimates
Current price: $22.81
Graham Number
√(22.5 × EPS × Book Value)
$32.82
Benjamin Graham's intrinsic value formula. Assumes a fair stock trades at no more than 22.5× the product of EPS and book value per share.
Bazin Ceiling Price
Avg. Annual DPS (5Y) ÷ 6%
$22.57
Décio Bazin's dividend-based ceiling. The max price you should pay so that dividends alone deliver at least 6% annual yield on your cost basis.
These are simplified estimates. Not financial advice.
Buy & Hold Checklist
Quality criteria for long-term holding
7/10
70% score
Pays dividends
15Y hist.15+ years of dividend history
Dividend consistency (5Y+)
15 yrsUninterrupted dividend payments for at least 5 years
ROE above 10%
18.4%Return on equity — measures how efficiently capital is used
Positive profit margin
16.9%Net profit margin must be positive — company earns more than it spends
Revenue growth (annual)
+2.9%Annual revenue must be growing compared to the prior year
Earnings growth (annual)
-11.3%Annual earnings must be growing compared to the prior year
Debt/Equity below 2×
125.17×Low financial leverage reduces risk of distress
Current ratio above 1
0.92×Short-term assets must cover short-term liabilities
Daily liquidity above $5M
$943M/dayHigh trading volume ensures easy entry and exit
Dividend yield above 0%
4.87%Stock must distribute income to shareholders
Financials
Revenue & Results
Key Statistics
Earnings
Next Earnings
Jul 22, 2026
28
days
EPS (TTM)
$3.04
P/E (TTM)
7.5
Fwd P/E
9.0
SEC Filings & Reported Financials
Earnings History
SEC EDGAR · official filings
SEC Filings
Official EDGAR documents
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · officers, directors & 10% owners
Dividends & Income
Dividends
Current DY
4.87%
5Y Avg Annual
$1.0492
Last Payment
$0.2780
Ex-Date
04/10/2026
Annual dividends paid per share
| Ex-Date | Payment | Amount | Est. DY |
|---|---|---|---|
Latest04/10/2026 | 05/01/2026 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
01/12/2026 | 02/02/2026 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
10/10/2025 | 10/31/2025 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
07/10/2025 | 07/31/2025 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
04/10/2025 | 05/01/2025 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
01/10/2025 | 01/31/2025 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
10/10/2024 | 10/31/2024 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
07/10/2024 | 07/31/2024 | $0.2780 | 4.88% |
Magic Number
Shares needed to self-fund your next purchase
$22.81
Price
$0.2780
Last div. (quarterly)
83
shares
Own 83 T shares ($1,893.23) and each quarterly dividend pays for 1 new share — the snowball runs on its own.
Investment target
$1,893.23
New shares / year
+4 shares
Tools & Simulators
If You Had Invested…
Hypothetical return based on historical prices
* Dividend reinvestment calculated at ex-date price. For informational purposes only.
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About AT&T Inc.
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide. It operates through two segments, Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, carrying cases/protective covers, and wireless chargers through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides AT&T Dedicated Internet, fiber ethernet and broadband, fixed wireless, and hosted and managed professional services; and copper-based voice and data, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), wholesale, outsourcing, and IP, as well as customer premises equipment for multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental, and wholesale customers. In addition, this segment offers broadband services, including fiber connections, legacy telephony voice communication services, and other VoIP services and equipment to residential customers. This segment markets its communications services and products under the AT&T, AT&T Business, Cricket, AT&T PREPAID, AT&T Fiber, and AT&T Internet Air brand names. Its Latin America segment provides postpaid and prepaid wireless services in Mexico under the AT&T and Unefon brand names, as well as sells smartphones through its stores, agents and third-party retail stores. The company was formerly known as SBC Communications Inc. and changed its name to AT&T Inc. in 2005. AT&T Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecom Services
Location
Dallas, United States
Employees
132,590
T — Frequently Asked Questions
Is AT&T Inc. (T) a good stock to buy in 2026?
AT&T Inc. (T) shows strengths such as a strong 17% net margin and a 18% return on equity, while risks include high leverage (debt/equity of 125.2). Whether T is a good buy in 2026 depends on your time horizon and risk tolerance — review the full bull case, bear case and fair-value estimates above. This is informational analysis, not financial advice.
What is T's stock price today?
AT&T Inc. (T) trades at $22.81, up 3.21% on the session. Prices on this page update throughout the trading day.
Does T pay a dividend?
Yes. AT&T Inc. pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share, a dividend yield of 4.87%. The most recent ex-dividend date was April 10, 2026. Its payout ratio is about 37% of earnings.
Is T overvalued?
With a P/E ratio of 7.5×, T trades at a relatively modest valuation for the communication services sector. Its PEG ratio is 1.54. See the Fair Value Estimates section above for Graham Number and dividend-based price targets.
What is T's market cap?
AT&T Inc. (T) has a market capitalization of $158.49 billion, classifying it as a large-cap stock in the Communication Services sector.
Disclaimer: This page — including any buy/hold/avoid view, fair value or price estimate — is generated from market data for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment or trading advice. Data may be delayed or inaccurate. Always do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decision.