AT&T (NYSE:T) Stock Acquired Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (R-Ohio) recently bought shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). In a filing disclosed on February 02nd, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in AT&T stock on January 29th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SARDINIA READY MIX 401(K) – DAVE” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Medpace (NASDAQ:MEDP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Salesforce (NYSE:CRM) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) on 1/29/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 1/29/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Prologis (NYSE:PLD) on 1/29/2026.

AT&T Stock Performance

AT&T stock opened at $26.89 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.00, a quick ratio of 0.86 and a current ratio of 0.91. The company has a market capitalization of $190.63 billion, a PE ratio of 8.82, a P/E/G ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 0.39. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $24.53 and a 200-day moving average price of $26.32. AT&T Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $22.95 and a fifty-two week high of $29.79.

AT&T (NYSE:T) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The technology company reported $0.52 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.46 by $0.06. The company had revenue of $33.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $32.91 billion. AT&T had a return on equity of 12.33% and a net margin of 17.47%.AT&T’s revenue was up 3.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.43 earnings per share. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. As a group, equities analysts forecast that AT&T Inc. will post 2.14 earnings per share for the current year.

AT&T Announces Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Monday, February 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, January 12th were given a dividend of $0.2775 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Monday, January 12th. This represents a $1.11 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.1%. AT&T’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 36.39%.

AT&T News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:

• Positive Sentiment: AT&T beat Q4 estimates on stronger wireless and broadband demand, driven by fiber convergence and 5G momentum; revenue and EPS topped Street expectations, supporting management’s FY26 guidance and the case for steady cash returns to shareholders. Should T Stock Be Part of Your Portfolio Post Robust Q4 Earnings?
• Positive Sentiment: AT&T completed a $5.75 billion deal to buy Lumen’s mass-market fiber assets, adding over 1M subscribers and ~4M fiber-enabled locations across 32 states — a scale boost that accelerates fiber coverage and potential ARPU/margin upside over time. Will AT&T’s Fiber Assets Buyout From Lumen Drive Its Future Growth?
• Positive Sentiment: Coverage and commentary (Yahoo/InsiderMonkey/others) are highlighting sustained fiber and wireless growth as the primary earnings driver; AT&T’s valuation metrics (low forward P/E, dividend yield) support an income/ value investor thesis. AT&T (T) Delivers Q4 Earnings Beat on Strong Fiber and Wireless Growth
• Neutral Sentiment: AT&T is expanding hiring (bilingual call-center roles, sign-on bonuses) and partnering on new connected devices for seniors — initiatives that support service growth and customer experience but may add short-term operating costs. AT&T to hire 400+ bilingual employees, with $1,500 sign-on bonus for hybrid work
• Neutral Sentiment: Corporate PR highlights partnerships (e.g., Tango Belt connectivity device) and product initiatives that expand IoT/healthcare use cases — strategic positives but unlikely to move near-term earnings materially. AT&T, ActiveProtective and JACS Collaborate to Enhance Senior Safety
• Negative Sentiment: Senator Maria Cantwell says AT&T and Verizon are blocking release of key documents about the alleged Chinese spying operation “Salt Typhoon” and has demanded CEOs appear before Congress — this raises regulatory, legal and reputational risks that could prompt inquiries or stricter oversight. Senator says AT&T, Verizon blocking release of Salt Typhoon security assessment reports
• Negative Sentiment: Legacy-service declines and margin pressure remain a drag despite growth in fiber/5G; investors should watch whether integration costs from acquisitions and competitive pricing in wireless compress margins further. Should T Stock Be Part of Your Portfolio Post Robust Q4 Earnings?

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages have recently commented on T. UBS Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of AT&T in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. TD Cowen reissued a “hold” rating on shares of AT&T in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Morgan Stanley lowered their price target on shares of AT&T from $32.00 to $30.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, December 10th. Wolfe Research downgraded shares of AT&T from an “outperform” rating to a “peer perform” rating in a research note on Monday, December 15th. Finally, Sanford C. Bernstein reduced their price objective on shares of AT&T from $31.00 to $30.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, eight have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $29.83.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On AT&T

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Brighton Jones LLC lifted its stake in shares of AT&T by 26.5% during the fourth quarter. Brighton Jones LLC now owns 48,579 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,106,000 after buying an additional 10,188 shares during the period. Quent Capital LLC raised its stake in AT&T by 11.6% in the 2nd quarter. Quent Capital LLC now owns 19,796 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $573,000 after acquiring an additional 2,053 shares during the last quarter. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC lifted its position in AT&T by 1.2% during the 2nd quarter. Checchi Capital Advisers LLC now owns 55,207 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $1,598,000 after acquiring an additional 679 shares during the period. Accel Wealth Management grew its stake in AT&T by 12.3% during the 2nd quarter. Accel Wealth Management now owns 14,128 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $409,000 after purchasing an additional 1,547 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Talbot Financial LLC grew its stake in AT&T by 17.9% during the 2nd quarter. Talbot Financial LLC now owns 388,725 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $11,250,000 after purchasing an additional 58,909 shares during the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 57.10% of the company’s stock.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc is a global telecommunications company that provides a broad range of communications and digital entertainment services. Its core activities include consumer and business wireless services, broadband and fiber internet, and network infrastructure. The company operates branded wireless services through AT&T Mobility and deploys fixed-line and fiber networks to deliver high-speed internet and related home services.

AT&T’s product and service portfolio spans mobile voice and data plans, smartphones and device sales, home internet (including fiber-to-the-home where available), and managed connectivity solutions for enterprise customers.