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AT&T Inc. is an American multinational telecommunications holding company headquartered at Whitacre Tower in Downtown Dallas, Texas.
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DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
T vs. VZ Dividend stocks are much more valuable in low interest rate environments. He'd go with Verizon. Do you want to just go for the very high dividend? This could be a red flag. Could be at risk, and wiped out with capital loss on the stock side.
COMMENT
COMMENT
May 12, 2020
The dividend jumps out, currently 7%, which is attractive, though keep in mind this is a US stock, so Canadians will be taxed on part of this. ATT will protect that dividend. ATT is known as a consistent cash generator. He's less thrilled with the business though--the competition from streamers from Netflix et al is extreme and they're losing. So, the stock could deteriorate while the dividend stays at 7%. He's neutral about ATT.
The dividend jumps out, currently 7%, which is attractive, though keep in mind this is a US stock, so Canadians will be taxed on part of this. ATT will protect that dividend. ATT is known as a consistent cash generator. He's less thrilled with the business though--the competition from streamers from Netflix et al is extreme and they're losing. So, the stock could deteriorate while the dividend stays at 7%. He's neutral about ATT.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
January 13, 2020
(A Top Pick Jan 08/19, Up 32%) This was a catch up story and it had an attractive dividend. It is still attractive for those that don't want to buy bonds or preferred shares.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Jan 08/19, Up 32%) This was a catch up story and it had an attractive dividend. It is still attractive for those that don't want to buy bonds or preferred shares.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
January 6, 2020
He is not in a hurry to buy yet because the share price has performed well over the last year, yet the dividend is only just in line with peers and the space is set to get very competitive. Compared to Canadian telecoms you also have the currency risk and no dividend tax credit.
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe is not in a hurry to buy yet because the share price has performed well over the last year, yet the dividend is only just in line with peers and the space is set to get very competitive. Compared to Canadian telecoms you also have the currency risk and no dividend tax credit.
WAIT
WAIT
December 16, 2019
Sit tight. Used to be very cheap, but then they made many acquisitions to be more competitive with their media peers. Debt shot up. The valuation has languished. Then an activist pressured management to allocate capital better. Wait as this plays out longer. It's still inexpensive.
Show full opinionHide full opinionSit tight. Used to be very cheap, but then they made many acquisitions to be more competitive with their media peers. Debt shot up. The valuation has languished. Then an activist pressured management to allocate capital better. Wait as this plays out longer. It's still inexpensive.
HOLD
HOLD
November 28, 2019
One of two big operators. We're all using more and more wireless, so this is worth a bit. They've diversified. Not a strong position in streaming. Unclear where they're going. Fair bit of debt. Prefers Verizon. Doesn't see any problems for the next few years, so will probably continue to grow. Solid yield of 5.5%. (Analysts’ price target is $39.13)
Show full opinionHide full opinionOne of two big operators. We're all using more and more wireless, so this is worth a bit. They've diversified. Not a strong position in streaming. Unclear where they're going. Fair bit of debt. Prefers Verizon. Doesn't see any problems for the next few years, so will probably continue to grow. Solid yield of 5.5%. (Analysts’ price target is $39.13)
BUY
BUY
October 30, 2019
He likes the sector and likes AT&T longer term. It's not recession-proof though, but could hold its own against its peers. It pays over a 5% yield, far better than a 10-year U.S. treasury bond.
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe likes the sector and likes AT&T longer term. It's not recession-proof though, but could hold its own against its peers. It pays over a 5% yield, far better than a 10-year U.S. treasury bond.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
October 28, 2019
In a competitive space with little growth in the US and Canada. Also, there's a lot of capex by all telcos to launch 5G, a lot of investment money. Not interested in this. Rather would buy Teleperformance (TEP) which provides outsourced call centres.
Show full opinionHide full opinionIn a competitive space with little growth in the US and Canada. Also, there's a lot of capex by all telcos to launch 5G, a lot of investment money. Not interested in this. Rather would buy Teleperformance (TEP) which provides outsourced call centres.
COMMENT
COMMENT
October 16, 2019
A big holding of his. Stable business with wireless, though Time-Warner business could be hit by cyclicality (ad revenues would take a hit). There are concerns over their debt. They have a plan to aggressively pay it down; they refinanced debt into the future. Not so excited buying ATT now; an activist is now involved.
Show full opinionHide full opinionA big holding of his. Stable business with wireless, though Time-Warner business could be hit by cyclicality (ad revenues would take a hit). There are concerns over their debt. They have a plan to aggressively pay it down; they refinanced debt into the future. Not so excited buying ATT now; an activist is now involved.
PAST TOP PICK
PAST TOP PICK
August 9, 2019
(A Top Pick Jun 21/19, Up 8%) He's not worried at all about pressures on wiring pricing in the States, and in fact expects more rational pricing to come with only three big players.
Show full opinionHide full opinion(A Top Pick Jun 21/19, Up 8%) He's not worried at all about pressures on wiring pricing in the States, and in fact expects more rational pricing to come with only three big players.
COMMENT
COMMENT
July 22, 2019
You need a long-term outlook here. It will profit from the 5G deployment that will take 2-4 years and a sizable investment. The semis who supply the 5G will do well, but companies like T-N are the ones investing a lot of money, so they won't see a return for 3-5 years.
Show full opinionHide full opinionYou need a long-term outlook here. It will profit from the 5G deployment that will take 2-4 years and a sizable investment. The semis who supply the 5G will do well, but companies like T-N are the ones investing a lot of money, so they won't see a return for 3-5 years.
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
June 24, 2019
It is a defensive stock. They are spread out all over the place and they have a flat growth rate. You are buying it for the dividend. It is not worth holding it in a non-registered account. Canadian telecoms are actually still growing.
Show full opinionHide full opinionIt is a defensive stock. They are spread out all over the place and they have a flat growth rate. You are buying it for the dividend. It is not worth holding it in a non-registered account. Canadian telecoms are actually still growing.
TOP PICK
TOP PICK
June 21, 2019
They bought Time-Warner in a huge deal, so the big knock against them is taking on debt to do that. Also, can they blend TW successfully? Another knock is not growing their wireless subscribers; it's been slow and uneven. That said, ATT still generates a lot of free cash flow. Their priority is to pay down that debt, which will bring economic value to shareholders. It's simple math. Expect a 10% return + huge dividend of 6%. (Analysts’ price target is $34.28)
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey bought Time-Warner in a huge deal, so the big knock against them is taking on debt to do that. Also, can they blend TW successfully? Another knock is not growing their wireless subscribers; it's been slow and uneven. That said, ATT still generates a lot of free cash flow. Their priority is to pay down that debt, which will bring economic value to shareholders. It's simple math. Expect a 10% return + huge dividend of 6%. (Analysts’ price target is $34.28)
DON'T BUY
DON'T BUY
June 17, 2019
He owns Verizon instead where he'd rather be when 5G falls into place. Verizon is focussed on 5G. AT&T is not ready because they are distracted by merger talks. Switch to Verizon if you hold AT&T.
Show full opinionHide full opinionHe owns Verizon instead where he'd rather be when 5G falls into place. Verizon is focussed on 5G. AT&T is not ready because they are distracted by merger talks. Switch to Verizon if you hold AT&T.
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COMMENT
May 30, 2019
They own direct TV and just bought Time Warner. They are now in the content business. It has a fine dividend yield. It is watered down in terms of what it gives you as an investor.
Show full opinionHide full opinionThey own direct TV and just bought Time Warner. They are now in the content business. It has a fine dividend yield. It is watered down in terms of what it gives you as an investor.
A T & T US(T-N) Rating
Ranking : 4 out of 5
Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 3
Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 1
Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 3
Total Signals / Votes : 7
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T vs. VZ Dividend stocks are much more valuable in low interest rate environments. He'd go with Verizon. Do you want to just go for the very high dividend? This could be a red flag. Could be at risk, and wiped out with capital loss on the stock side.