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The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The firm is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 72 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 16% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 14 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 23 million customers, but this business only accounts for 4% of revenue. The firm still holds a 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV but does not consolidate this business in its financial statements.

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Ratings for AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) were provided by 13 analysts in the past three months, showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
Summarizing their recent assessments, the table below illustrates the evolving sentiments in the past 30 days and compares them to the preceding months.
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<th></th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Indifferent</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>1M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">1</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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In the assessment of 12-month price targets, analysts unveil insights for AT&amp;T, presenting an average target of $22.23, a high estimate of $30.00, and a low estimate of $18.00. This upward trend is apparent, with the current average reflecting a 6.93% increase from the previous average price target of $20.79.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727449232_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
A clear picture of AT&amp;T's perception among financial experts is painted with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
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<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
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<td>Michael Rollins</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>Craig Moffett</td>
<td>MoffettNathanson</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$17.00</td>
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<td>Gregory Williams</td>
<td>TD Cowen</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>Jeff Fan</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
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<td>Vijay Jayant</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>In-Line</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
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<td>Richard Choe</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
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<td>Timothy Horan</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
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<td>Kannan Venkateshwar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
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<td>Maher Yaghi</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$23.00</td>
<td>$22.50</td>
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<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Sector Perform</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
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<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>-</td>
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<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to AT&amp;T. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of AT&amp;T compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Understanding forecasts, analysts offer estimates for AT&amp;T's future value. Examining the current and prior targets provides insight into analysts' changing expectations.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into AT&amp;T's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/T/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on AT&amp;T analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About AT&amp;T</h2>
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&amp;T's revenue. The firm is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 72 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 16% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 14 million customers. AT&amp;T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 23 million customers, but this business only accounts for 4% of revenue. The firm still holds a 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV but does not consolidate this business in its financial statements.
<h3>AT&amp;T's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining AT&amp;T's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -0.4% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company trails behind with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 11.9%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): AT&amp;T's financial strength is reflected in its exceptional ROE, which exceeds industry averages. With a remarkable ROE of 3.38%, the company showcases efficient use of equity capital and strong financial health.
Return on Assets (ROA): The company's ROA is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive ROA of 0.89%, the company showcases effective utilization of assets.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.4, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Benzinga tracks 150 analyst firms and reports on their stock expectations. Analysts typically arrive at their conclusions by predicting how much money a company will make in the future, usually the upcoming five years, and how risky or predictable that company's revenue streams are.
Analysts attend company conference calls and meetings, research company financial statements, and communicate with insiders to publish their ratings on stocks. Analysts typically rate each stock once per quarter or whenever the company has a major update.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Forecasting The Future: 13 Analyst Projections For AT&T

Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintains AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $29 to $30.

Tigress Financial Maintains Buy on AT&T, Raises Price Target to $30

DirecTV and Dish Network are reportedly in advanced talks to merge, potentially creating the largest U.S. pay-TV provider, with around 20 million subscribers. If completed, the deal could be announced in the coming days, the Wall Street Journal reported.
According to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-09-26/directv-dish-are-said-close-to-clinching-merger-agreement" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bloomberg</a>, DirecTV, owned by AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and TPG Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPG#NASDAQ">TPG</a>), will control the newly formed entity, though details are still under negotiation.
The two companies have been steadily losing customers, with viewers opting for cheaper, more flexible streaming services such as Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
A merger would help DirecTV and EchoStar Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SATS#NASDAQ">SATS</a>), Dish&#8217;s owner, better compete with streaming services while addressing Dish&#8217;s rising debt levels.
Charlie Ergen, co-founder of Dish, has long sought this combination, though regulatory concerns hindered previous merger attempts. However, shifting from traditional pay TV to streaming may change regulators&#8217; stance.
According to the WSJ report, DirecTV currently <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/media/directv-and-dish-near-deal-that-has-eluded-them-for-years-04238d00?mod=latest_headlines" rel="noreferrer noopener">serves</a> about 11 million customers, while Dish has 8 million, which is down significantly from its peak a decade ago.
The pay-TV industry has faced mounting challenges as viewers transition to streaming, with U.S. subscribers falling from 104 million in 2015 to less than 70 million in 2023. Both companies seek ways to cut costs and adapt to the rapidly evolving entertainment landscape.
A deal would also include Dish&#8217;s streaming brand, Sling TV, offering a broader range of services under the merged entity.
AT&amp;T previously spun off DirecTV in 2021, moving it into a joint venture with TPG. The telecom giant took a $15.5 billion impairment charge in 2020 to account for subscriber losses, while Dish has shifted focus to building a wireless network, accumulating debt in the process.
Regulatory hurdles remain a concern, particularly in rural areas where satellite TV has been a dominant service.
Price Action: At last check Friday, SATS stock was up 4.62% to $26.95&nbsp;during the premarket session. T stock was up 0.18% to $21.69.
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<h2>AT&amp;T Offers a Strong 5.2% Dividend Yield for Income Investors</h2>
AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>) is a telecommunications behemoth, ranked the largest globally by revenue and the third-largest operator of mobile communications in the U.S. AT&amp;T operates through two primary segments, including AT&amp;T Communications and AT&amp;T Latin America, providing an array of telecommunications, media, and technical services worldwide.
Despite industry challenges, AT&amp;T has impressed investors this year, with its stock up an impressive 27.2%, outperforming the broader market. This stock&#39;s hefty dividend yield of 5.2% makes it even more attractive. This combination of share price appreciation and a high yield results in solid overall returns for investors.
Moreover, AT&amp;T appears undervalued with a P/E ratio of just 11.48, placing it firmly in value territory. While the company faces modest earnings and revenue growth expectations, analysts still see potential, with a consensus price target of $22.31. This suggests a further 5% upside on top of its already appealing yield.
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While ARCC&#39;s YTD performance has been modest, with just over a 3% gain, its dividend yield stands out. With an immense 9.25% yield, the stock offers one of the highest returns among its peers, pairing well with an annualized 3-year dividend growth rate of 6.27%. ARCC also maintains a strong payout ratio of 65.75%, signaling sustainability in its high payouts.
Additionally, ARCC has an attractive valuation with a P/E of just 7.11, making it an enticing option for value-seeking income investors. Analysts remain bullish on the stock, giving it a Moderate Buy rating and projecting a 5% upside. If ARCC breaks through its long-standing resistance levels around $21.50 to $22.00, investors may also see capital appreciation, potentially adding another layer of returns on top of the high yield.
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The company continues to impress investors with its ability to deliver earnings growth. Most recently, VICI reported earnings per share of $0.71, beating estimates of $0.67, and revenue of $957 million, slightly surpassing expectations.
Despite its strong performance, VICI remains fairly valued, with a P/E of 12.97 and a dividend yield of 5.06%. The stock has recently pulled back more than 4% from its 52-week highs, presenting an attractive entry point for investors looking for income and value. VICI is currently in an uptrend after breaking above its 200-day moving average in July, and with momentum building, the stock is up almost 3% YTD, making it a strong candidate for long-term growth and income.
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Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan flagged the company&#8217;s transformation into a wireless carrier in spectrum depth, network performance, growth, free cash flow margins, and its lead in generative artificial intelligence.
KeyBanc analyst Brandon Nispel expects T-Mobile targets to help it become a leading home broadband provider by customer count, beating AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and&nbsp;Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>).
T-Mobile reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40067376/t-mobiles-q2-earnings-net-postpaid-adds-record-free-cash-flow-subscriber-boost-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">3% topline growth</a> in the second quarter, reaching revenue of $19.77 billion, above the analyst consensus of $19.55 billion. The company&#8217;s quarterly postpaid net account additions stood at 301 thousand. The high-speed internet net customer additions were 406 thousand.
T-Mobile stock is up 45% in the last 12 months. Investors can gain exposure to the stock through BlackRock U.S. Equity Factor Rotation ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DYNF#NYSE">DYNF</a>) and Vanguard Growth ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VUG#NYSE">VUG</a>).
Price Action: TMUS stock is down 0.23% at $201.99 premarket at the last check Tuesday.
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TMUS

T-Mobile To Raise $2.5B Via Debt For Buybacks and Growth

T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) shares were climbing on Thursday, after the company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40939403/t-mobile-surpasses-2021-capital-markets-day-goals-sets-new-ambitions-boosts-dividend-more">unveiled a three-year AI-focused plan</a>.
Here are some key takeaways from the company's Capital Markets Day in San Francisco.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Scotiabank On T-Mobile US</h1>
Analyst Maher Yaghi reiterated a Sector Outperform rating while raising the price target from $197.00 to $215.50.
T-Mobile detailed its growth plans for the next three years, the financial output of which "looks impressive with continuation of leading wireless subscriber loading, service revenue growth and FCF growth compared to US peers," Yaghi said in a note. 
The plan is focused on improving customer experience, unlike many telecom companies that have made cost-cutting their main focus, he added.
"We believe the expected 5% CAGR service revenue growth up to 2027 and the 8% Adj. FCF growth metrics, which do not include any of the pending acquisitions already announced, should support further stock upside," the analyst wrote. This should generate "sizable capital returns to shareholders," while still leaving the company with around $20 billion in cash "to further de-lever the balance sheet or undertake additional M&amp;A," he further stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Oppenheimer On T-Mobile US</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59282ae6290fa7000185325b/timothy-horan">Analyst Timothy Horan</a> maintained an Outperform rating while lifting the price target to $215.
"The company has transformed to the leading wireless carrier in spectrum depth, network performance, growth, and FCF margins, and is taking the lead in GenAI on both networks and CX," Horan wrote in a note. The company aims to "reduce inbound calls by 75% and resolve 100% of upgrades and 50%-plus of activations digitally," he added. &nbsp;
T-Mobile plans to use OpenAI for its upcoming IntentCX platform to increase customer engagement, the analyst stated. The company has also partnered with NVIDIA Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) to "accelerate the development of AI-RAN," he further wrote.
Check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">other analyst stock ratings</a>.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">KeyBanc Capital Markets On T-Mobile US</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f8cd40efacff000111b43b/brandon-nispel">Analyst </a><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/59f8cd40efacff000111b43b/brandon-nispel">Brandon Nispel</a> reaffirmed an Overweight rating and price target of $230.
T-Mobile&#8217;s 2027 guidance has "a number of upside levers from the contribution of Metronet, Lumos and US Cellular, plus the execution of &#8216;Hero Projects&#8217; and growth in underpenetrated Small Markets and Rural, Business and now First Responders," Nispel said.
T-Mobile has set targets that would make it "a larger Home Broadband provider by customer count" than both AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), which highlights that the company is "not at a strategic disadvantage despite lower Fiber home passed targets," the analyst stated.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Goldman Sachs On T-Mobile US</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5805f8a2846faa000106ab15/james-schneider">Analyst James Schneider</a> maintained a Buy rating and price target of $205.
T-Mobile has "ambitious targets" for broadband growth" and announced both revenue and cost initiatives around AI, Schneider said. Management is guiding to 2027 Service Revenue of $75-$76 billion and adjusted EBITDA of $38-$39 billion, ahead of consensus of $74.2 billion and $37.9 billion, respectively, he added.
While the company's financial guidance was "broadly in line with elevated expectations heading into the event," it was modestly disappointing for capital returns, the analyst stated. "We came away from the event with increased confidence in the sustainability of T-Mobile's growth trajectory, particularly with respect to its broadband initiatives," he further wrote.
<h1 class="wp-block-heading">RBC Capital Markets On T-Mobile US</h1>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings/analyst/5846ee55ee7bf6000154d12b/jonathan-atkin">Analyst Jonathan Atkin</a> reiterated an Outperform rating and price target of $200.
The company announced a new shareholder return program through 2027 worth $80 billion, Atkin said. It will use $10 billion to "fund all announced transaction, including USM, Lumos, Metronet, and spectrum payments," he stated.
T-Mobile has allocated $50 billion for share buybacks and dividends, "with dividend per share growth in the double digits," the analyst stated. He added, however, that $20 billion has been set aside as "a buffer for acquisitions and deleveraging apart from buybacks."
TMUS Price Action: Shares of T-Mobile US had risen by 1.80% to $200.22 at the time of publication on Thursday.
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Reiteration

NVDA

T-Mobile Announces 3-Year AI Plan Analyst Says Could Mean 'Sizable Capital Returns To Shareholders'

AT&T To Pay $13M Fine For January 2023 Data Breach Affecting 8.9M Customers

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on AT&amp;T.
Looking at options history for AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 28% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 64% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $345,137 and 10, calls, for a total amount of $550,304.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $13.0 to $27.0 for AT&amp;T over the recent three months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for AT&amp;T's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of AT&amp;T's whale trades within a strike price range from $13.0 to $27.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>AT&amp;T Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726497039_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$5.35</td>
<td>$5.45</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$162.9K</td>
<td>528</td>
<td>1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$0.97</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$95.0K</td>
<td>675</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.35</td>
<td>$7.15</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$72.0K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>522</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$7.13</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$71.3K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>317</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$7.2</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$7.1</td>
<td>$15.00</td>
<td>$71.0K</td>
<td>14.1K</td>
<td>317</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AT&amp;T</h3>
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&amp;T's revenue. The firm is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 72 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 16% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 14 million customers. AT&amp;T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 23 million customers, but this business only accounts for 4% of revenue. The firm still holds a 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV but does not consolidate this business in its financial statements.
Having examined the options trading patterns of AT&amp;T, our attention now turns directly to the company. This shift allows us to delve into its present market position and performance
<h3>Where Is AT&amp;T Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 7,408,218, with T's price up by 1.85%, positioned at $22.04.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 37 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on AT&amp;T</h3>
1 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $24.0.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Citigroup continues to hold a Buy rating for AT&amp;T, targeting a price of $24. </li>
</ul>
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What the Options Market Tells Us About AT&T

Each week,&nbsp;Benzinga&#8217;s Stock Whisper Index&nbsp;uses a combination of proprietary data and pattern recognition to showcase five stocks that are just under the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/stock-whisper-index" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">surface and deserve attention</a>.
Investors are constantly on the hunt for undervalued, under-followed and emerging stocks. With countless methods available to retail traders, the challenge often lies in sifting through the abundance of information to uncover new opportunities and understand why certain stocks should be of interest.
Here's a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week of Sept. 13:
AST SpaceMobile Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>): The satellite and space-related company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/24/08/40420145/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">rejoins the Stock Whisper Index</a> with a huge boost in interest from Benzinga readers during the week. The increase is likely attributable to the company<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40837326/whats-going-on-with-ast-spacemobile-stock"> launching its first </a>five commercial satellites during the week. The Bluebird satellites will help the company's plan of providing coverage from space in the United States and select global markets.
The launch was part of a collaboration with AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), which is one of several key partners with AST SpaceMobile.
"This is an exciting next step to a future where our customers will only be hard to reach if they choose to be – giving them the power to go anywhere and the possibility to do anything while staying connected with just an everyday cell phone," AT&amp;T COO Jeff McElfresh said.
In 2024, AST SpaceMobile has secured additional investments from AT&amp;T, Verizon, Google and Vodafone and signed new contract awards with the U.S. Government. The company has over 45 mobile network operator deals signed globally.
Shares of AST SpaceMobile were down 6.6% over the last week, with news of a share offering of up to $400 million in stock sending shares lower. While the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent091324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">Benzinga Pro chart</a> below highlights the weekly move, shares are up over 450% year-to-date in 2024.
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Snap Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNAP#NYSE">SNAP</a>): The social networking company saw an increase in interest from Benzinga readers, which may be related to both good and bad news. New Mexico's attorney general <a href="https://apnews.com/article/new-mexico-snapchat-attorney-general-sextortion-teens-1a1c4c856a24d15631f26bb69e0f4c74">filed </a>a suit against the company alleging child sexual extortion, saying Snap's site design and policies allow bad practices to happen. The lawsuit also alleges the company promotes child trafficking, drugs and guns through its Snapchat platform.
"Snap has misled users into believing that photos and videos sent on their platform will disappear, but predators can permanently capture this content and they have created a virtual yearbook of child sexual images that are traded, sold, and stored indefinitely," New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said.
The potential negative headline and future headwind for the company comes after Snap's CEO Evan Spiegel announced <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40699921/snap-ceo-evan-spiegel-announces-focus-on-ad-business-and-ar-amid-still-competition-from-tiktok-a">a new focus</a> on the company's advertising business and augmented reality to beat competitors. Spiegel acknowledged that the company's advertising business is growing more slowly than its competitors, making it a key focus for improving the company's financials and boosting its share price.
Snap shares were up over 5% over the last week, as seen on the chart below, but shares remain down over 40% year-to-date.
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MicroStrategy Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>): The software company and major Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) holder is no stranger to the Stock Whisper Index, with investor interest often rising in the name throughout the year. One reason for the company's potential boosted interest is that company chairman Michael Saylor highlighted MicroStrategy's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/09/40776328/microstrategys-bitcoin-strategy-has-outperformed-every-s-p-500-company-and-even-nvidia-sin">outperformance against every company </a>in the S&amp;P 500 since 2020, including NVIDIA.
"We beat every single company in the S&amp;P Index using Bitcoin strategy," Saylor said on CNBC.
The comment from Saylor follows his commentary in July, when he shared a chart that showed MicroStrategy's outperformance against key stocks since the company began investing in Bitcoin back in August 2020.  
"To outperform $NVDA – get on the #Bitcoin Standard," Saylor said at the time.
The company <a href="https://www.microstrategy.com/press/microstrategy-acquires-18300-btc-achieves-btc-yield-of-4-qtd-17-ytd-now-holds-244800-btc">announced </a>Friday morning that it had acquired an additional 18,300 BTC for around $1.11 billion, bringing its total holdings to 244,800 Bitcoin.
MicroStrategy shares are up over 6% over the last week and up over 90% year-to-date in 2024.
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American Tower Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMT#NYSE">AMT</a>): The telecommunications real estate investment trust makes an appearance on the Stock Whisper Index with a large surge in interest. The company, which owns over 200,000 cell towers and data centers globally, made headlines during the week with the sale of its India business to Data Infrastructure Trust, an affiliate of Brookfield Asset Management. The deal brings in around $2.5 billion to American Tower, which will be used to pay down debt.
The company is expected to report third-quarter financial results in October. American Tower has beat analyst revenue estimates in 13 straight quarters. Several analysts have <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/AMT/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets</a> on the stock ahead of the third-quarter earnings report.
American Tower CEO Steven Vondran highlighted the company's organic tenant billings growth and strong new business for data centers, leading to a guidance increase after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/07/40048253/american-tower-q2-earnings-revenue-and-tenant-billings-growth-ceo-focuses-on-india-us-canada-segmen">second-quarter results.</a>
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Visionary Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>): The smallest company on the list for the week is also the biggest gainer. Visionary Holdings shares saw strong interest after <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40836061/saudi-pif-backs-visionary-holdings-with-120m-investment-big-boost-for-ai-education-real-estate">the company announced</a> the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIF) backed the company with up to a $120 million investment. 
The memorandum of understanding will help support several projects for the company, including acquisitions, upgrades, debt optimization and more. The two parties have also said they will collaborate on technology, life sciences and AI education initiatives. Visionary Holdings is a private educator in Canada and has market partners in China.
The stock has been highly volatile over the last week, with shares halted Thursday on the news. Investors should be aware that the company is small, with a market capitalization of $16 million.
Visionary Holdings shares were up 98% over the last week.
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on AT&amp;T.
Looking at options history for AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) we detected 8 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 0% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 100% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 4 are puts, for a total amount of $256,174 and 4, calls, for a total amount of $314,871.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $20.0 to $25.0 for AT&amp;T during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for AT&amp;T options trades today is 16415.0 with a total volume of 43,734.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for AT&amp;T's big money trades within a strike price range of $20.0 to $25.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>AT&amp;T Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726163653_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$4.15</td>
<td>$4.25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$118.1K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
<td>279</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$0.1</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
<td>$105.0K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>15.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/13/24</td>
<td>$0.12</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$0.11</td>
<td>$21.50</td>
<td>$104.5K</td>
<td>7.1K</td>
<td>25.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.35</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$75.3K</td>
<td>492</td>
<td>321</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$0.42</td>
<td>$21.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>15.0K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AT&amp;T</h3>
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&amp;T's revenue. The firm is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 72 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 16% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 14 million customers. AT&amp;T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 23 million customers, but this business only accounts for 4% of revenue. The firm still holds a 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV but does not consolidate this business in its financial statements.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with AT&amp;T, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of AT&amp;T</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 16,669,992, the T's price is up by 0.28%, now at $21.51. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 41 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Expert Opinions on AT&amp;T</h3>
2 market experts have recently issued ratings for this stock, with a consensus target price of $21.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Buy rating on AT&amp;T, maintaining a target price of $24. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from MoffettNathanson keeps a Neutral rating on AT&amp;T with a target price of $18. </li>
</ul>
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