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This summary was created by AI, based on 7 opinions in the last 12 months.

AT&T's current position in the telecommunications sector is a mixed bag according to various experts. While the company has made strides by merging satellite companies, creating some value, there are concerns regarding its past management mistakes and fundamentals. The wireline business remains challenging, and competitors, particularly in Canada like BCE, are preferred for their established presence and better standing. AT&T's dividend yield of approximately 6.5% to 6.9% is highlighted as an attractive feature, but some experts urge caution, noting that the dividend might not be sustainable in the long term due to a payout ratio exceeding 100%. Despite recent improvements, the stock is viewed as cheap with minimal expected earnings growth, making it less appealing for those seeking robust returns.

Consensus
Caution
Valuation
Fair Value
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HOLD

Long-term outlook is hard to say. Stock's doing well by putting 2 satellite companies together, thereby creating value. He owns a bit. Big run in a short time.

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DON'T BUY

Seeing resilience in the stock price right now. Fundamentals are hard to determine. Lots of mistakes in company management in the past. Pricing power not great. Could be a good dividend investment, but hard to justify when compared to other options in the markets. Overall, would not recommend investing. 

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COMMENT

The wireline business is more difficult to build out and AT&T has a big presence in that area in the U.S He prefers Canada over the U.S. which is more competitive. He prefers BCE which already has a large wireline footprint and can bundle it with wireless. BCE raised its dividend by 3% a while ago and he has concerns over the payout ratio being more than 100%. However he thinks the dividend is sustainable.

Telecommunications
DON'T BUY

Invests a lot in R&D, but doesn't get a lot for it. That's been the case for almost a decade. No reason for it to stop going down. Dividend of 6.9% is a lure that you should resist.

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BUY
Secure US yield play.

Yield is around 6.5%, typically lower beta. Were having a rough time, but recently moved above the 200-day MA. A lot of this is due to stabilizing interest rates.

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DON'T BUY

Improved since fall 2023. 6.5% dividend yield, attractive, pretty secure. Price broke above 200-day MA. With yields falling, dividend stocks are more appealing. Seems to have bottomed, as long as rates stay stable or continue to fall. Total return, though, is not tremendous. Cheap, but only 2% earnings growth expected, and he likes double-digits.

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WEAK BUY

Recovering somewhat as interest rates have come down. Great yield, about 6.7%, should remain stable going forward. Not a lot of growth, it'll be flat. Cashflow is strong.

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DON'T BUY

Recent troubles with dividend has lost confidence from investors. Probably not at bottom. Very competitive business with lots of competition from other carries. Would not recommend investing.  

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BUY

This and Verizon have been hit hard from the anti-dividend stock trend, but also have huge upside if interest rates decline. Are not undervalued and, yes, carry a lot of debt. Yes, there are cable-cutters, but people still watch live sports and that won't vanish.  Is oversold.

Telecommunications
DON'T BUY

Allure is the dividend yield, but stay away. Telcos are in a tough environment. Instead, look at the pipeline space, where you can get an equivalent dividend and better earnings potential. See his Top Picks.

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DON'T BUY

Expecting share prices to fall more.
Would wait for further weakness before investing.
Revenue per share falling.
Outsized dividend not a good sign.

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AT&T(T-N) Rating

Ranking : 3 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 1

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 1

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 3

Total Signals / Votes : 5

Stockchase rating for AT&T is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

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On 2025-02-11, AT&T (T-N) stock closed at a price of $25.17.