Zacks Research Issues Pessimistic Estimate for AT&T Earnings

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q2 2025 earnings estimates for shares of AT&T in a note issued to investors on Tuesday, December 17th. Zacks Research analyst R. Department now anticipates that the technology company will post earnings per share of $0.55 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.58. The consensus estimate for AT&T's current full-year earnings is $2.19 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for AT&T's Q3 2025 earnings at $0.57 EPS and FY2025 earnings at $2.18 EPS.

AT&T (NYSE:T - Get Free Report) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 23rd. The technology company reported $0.60 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.03. AT&T had a net margin of 7.42% and a return on equity of 13.97%. The company had revenue of $30.20 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $30.50 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.64 EPS. AT&T's quarterly revenue was down .5% on a year-over-year basis.

A number of other analysts have also commented on T. Evercore ISI increased their price objective on AT&T from $19.00 to $21.00 and gave the company an "in-line" rating in a research note on Thursday, October 24th. Redburn Atlantic raised AT&T to a "strong sell" rating in a research report on Monday, September 16th. Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of AT&T from $26.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 4th. Hsbc Global Res upgraded AT&T to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Tuesday, October 1st. Finally, UBS Group lifted their price target on shares of AT&T from $25.00 to $30.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research note on Thursday. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eight have issued a hold rating, twelve have issued a buy rating and two have assigned a strong buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average price target of $25.53.

AT&T Price Performance

T stock traded up $0.18 during trading on Friday, reaching $22.75. 92,765,648 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 35,865,719. AT&T has a 52-week low of $15.94 and a 52-week high of $24.03. The company has a market cap of $163.24 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.50, a PEG ratio of 3.60 and a beta of 0.59. The stock's 50 day moving average price is $22.61 and its 200 day moving average price is $20.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.09, a quick ratio of 0.67 and a current ratio of 0.73.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On AT&T

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of T. Strategic Financial Concepts LLC grew its position in AT&T by 227.6% in the second quarter. Strategic Financial Concepts LLC now owns 131,813 shares of the technology company's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 91,578 shares in the last quarter. Legacy Investment Solutions LLC acquired a new position in AT&T during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. lifted its stake in shares of AT&T by 356.5% in the second quarter. Riggs Asset Managment Co. Inc. now owns 1,429 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $27,000 after buying an additional 1,116 shares during the period. Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC DE grew its holdings in shares of AT&T by 169.2% during the 3rd quarter. Ritter Daniher Financial Advisory LLC DE now owns 1,338 shares of the technology company's stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 841 shares in the last quarter. Finally, American Capital Advisory LLC increased its holdings in AT&T by 107.5% in the 2nd quarter. American Capital Advisory LLC now owns 1,558 shares of the technology company's stock valued at $30,000 after buying an additional 807 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.10% of the company's stock.

AT&T Dividend Announcement

The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, February 3rd. Investors of record on Friday, January 10th will be given a $0.2775 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, January 10th. This represents a $1.11 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.88%. AT&T's dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 90.24%.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide. The company 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.