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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 15% 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 recently agreed to sell its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.

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AT&amp;T's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) short percent of float has risen 12.3% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 98.12 million shares sold short, which is 1.37% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.86 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>AT&amp;T Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741285842_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for AT&amp;T has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing AT&amp;T's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, AT&amp;T's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.43%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bearish on AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in T often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for AT&amp;T. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 25% bullish and 62% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $39,200, and 7 calls, totaling $664,464.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Taking into account the Volume and Open Interest on these contracts, it appears that whales have been targeting a price range from $24.0 to $26.0 for AT&amp;T over the last 3 months. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in AT&amp;T's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AT&amp;T's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $24.0 to $26.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AT&amp;T Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741204939_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<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>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$151.0K</td>
<td>23.9K</td>
<td>4.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
<td>$2.1</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$112.1K</td>
<td>23.9K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$3.12</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$93.6K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>1.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$91.5K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>903</td>
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<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$3.15</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
<td>$90.0K</td>
<td>8.4K</td>
<td>603</td>
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</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 15% 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 recently agreed to sell its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
<h3>Current Position of AT&amp;T</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 25,685,694, with T's price down by -0.42%, positioned at $26.11.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 49 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AT&amp;T</h3>
In the last month, 2 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $30.25.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Tigress Financial continues to hold a Buy rating for AT&amp;T, targeting a price of $32. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Scotiabank continues to hold a Sector Outperform rating for AT&amp;T, targeting a price of $28. 
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AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) underwent analysis by 13 analysts in the last quarter, revealing a spectrum of viewpoints from bullish to bearish.
The following table provides a quick overview of their recent ratings, highlighting the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">8</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts have recently evaluated AT&amp;T and provided 12-month price targets. The average target is $27.96, accompanied by a high estimate of $32.00 and a low estimate of $26.00. Observing a 9.48% increase, the current average has risen from the previous average price target of $25.54. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741032073_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Investigating Analyst Ratings: An Elaborate Study</h2>
An in-depth analysis of recent analyst actions unveils how financial experts perceive AT&amp;T. The following summary outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Maher Yaghi</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$28.50</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ivan Feinseth</td>
<td>Tigress Financial</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Maher Yaghi</td>
<td>Scotiabank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Sector Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Laurent Yoon</td>
<td>Bernstein</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Joseph Bonner</td>
<td>Argus Research</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jonathan Atkin</td>
<td>RBC Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Hodulik</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>James Schneider</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Richard Choe</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Michael Rollins</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Timothy Horan</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Kannan Venkateshwar</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$24.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: In response to dynamic market conditions and company performance, analysts update their recommendations. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise', or 'Lower' their stance, it signifies their reaction to recent developments related to AT&amp;T. This insight gives a snapshot of analysts' perspectives on the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Offering a comprehensive view, analysts assess stocks qualitatively, spanning from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings convey expectations for the relative performance of AT&amp;T compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts navigate through adjustments in price targets, providing estimates for AT&amp;T's future value. Comparing current and prior targets offers insights into analysts' evolving expectations.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of AT&amp;T's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/T/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on AT&amp;T analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind 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 15% 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 recently agreed to sell its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
<h3>AT&amp;T: Delving into Financials</h3>
Market Capitalization: Positioned above industry average, the company's market capitalization underscores its superiority in size, indicative of a strong market presence.
Revenue Growth: AT&amp;T displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 0.86%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company faces challenges, achieving a growth rate lower than the average among peers.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is a standout performer, exceeding industry averages. With an impressive net margin of 12.48%, the company showcases strong profitability and effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): AT&amp;T's ROE stands out, surpassing industry averages. With an impressive ROE of 3.9%, the company demonstrates effective use of equity capital and strong financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): AT&amp;T's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 1.02%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: The company faces challenges in debt management with a debt-to-equity ratio higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.35, caution is advised due to increased financial risk.
<h2>The Basics of 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.
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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On Monday, Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Verizon Business, and Accenture Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACN#NYSE">ACN</a>) announced a collaboration to accelerate <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/g44069917/verizon-announces-strategic-partnership-with-accenture-to-help-organizations-tackle-emerging-cyber" rel="noreferrer noopener">advanced cybersecurity solutions</a>. The deal aims to help businesses of all sizes mitigate growing threats, from data breaches to phishing attacks to social engineering.
The partnership will begin by offering new as-a-service capabilities, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), Managed Extended Detection and Response (MxDR), and cyber risk services.
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Following this initial phase, the partnership will concentrate on co-innovating new solutions.
Telecom companies, including AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), Verizon, and T-Mobile US, Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42727432/att-and-verizon-contain-cyberattack-linked-to-chinas-salt-typhoon-group" rel="noreferrer noopener">faced cyberespionage attacks</a> by the&nbsp;China-linked Salt Typhoon&nbsp;group in 2024. The companies confirmed the breach in December 2024 reports and said their networks were secure after the breach.
In April 2024, FBI Director Christopher Wray&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42727432/att-and-verizon-contain-cyberattack-linked-to-chinas-salt-typhoon-group" rel="noreferrer noopener">cautioned that China</a> could disrupt US infrastructure, explicitly targeting telecom, energy, and water sectors. China had denied the allegations.
Despite being active trading partners, China and the US remain embroiled in intensifying geopolitical tensions. In 2019, the U.S. restricted Chinese smartphone giant Huawei&#8217;s access to advanced semiconductor technology, citing national security threats.
On Sunday, Lockheed Martin Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LMT#NYSE">LMT</a>) integrated Nokia Corp&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) military-grade 5G solutions and Verizon network management capabilities into the Lockheed Martin 5G.MIL <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/03/n44067033/lockheed-martin-nokia-and-verizon-advance-defense-capabilities-through-5g-mil-collaboration" rel="noreferrer noopener">hybrid base station</a>.
The technology advances new capabilities to integrate commercial 5G connections with military communications systems to provide decisive information for national defense.&nbsp;
Verizon reported&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/01/43189382/verizon-q4-earnings-revenue-beat-1-million-mobile-and-broadband-subscriber-adds-business-segment-margin-expands" rel="noreferrer noopener">fiscal&nbsp;fourth-quarter revenue</a> growth of 1.6%, reaching $35.70 billion, topping the&nbsp;analyst estimate of $35.32 billion. Adjusted EPS of $1.10 was in line with the&nbsp;consensus estimate.
Price action:&nbsp;VZ stock is up 0.73% at $43.42 at the last check on Monday.
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Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintains AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) with a Sector Outperform and raises the price target from $26 to $28.5.

Scotiabank Maintains Sector Outperform on AT&T, Raises Price Target to $28.5

AT&T Files For Mixed Shelf; Size Not Disclosed

As of Feb. 28, 2025, three stocks in the communication services sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
Zoominfo Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZI#NASDAQ">ZI</a>)
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 25, ZoomInfo Technologies reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter financial results and issued first-quarter revenue guidance above estimates.. The company's stock gained around 21% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ZI">52-week high of $17.14</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.1&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>ZI Price Action: Shares of Zoominfo gained 2.4% to close at $12.01 on Thursday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On Feb. 4, AT&amp;T said it is extending its multi-year partnership with Nokia Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) to enhance its voice core network. The company's stock gained around 11% over the past month and<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/T"> has a 52-week high</a> of $27.16.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 80.3</li>
<li>T Price Action: Shares of AT&amp;T gained 1.2% to close at $26.90 on Thursday. </li>
</ul>
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Jeffery McElfresh, Chief Operating Officer at AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), reported an insider sell on February 27, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: McElfresh's decision to sell 173,156 shares of AT&amp;T was revealed in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000732717/000112760225007130//Archives/edgar/data/732717/000112760225007130/0001127602-25-007130-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Thursday. The total value of the sale is $4,159,211.
Monitoring the market, AT&amp;T's shares up by 0.45% at $27.02 during Friday's morning.
<h3>Delving into AT&amp;T's Background</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 15% 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 recently agreed to sell its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
<h3>A Deep Dive into AT&amp;T's Financials</h3>
Revenue Growth: AT&amp;T's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 0.86%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Insights into Profitability:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company faces challenges with a low gross margin of 56.05%, suggesting potential difficulties in cost control and profitability compared to its peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): AT&amp;T's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 0.56.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: AT&amp;T's debt-to-equity ratio is notably higher than the industry average. With a ratio of 1.35, the company relies more heavily on borrowed funds, indicating a higher level of financial risk.
Financial Valuation Breakdown:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: AT&amp;T's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 18.05 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The current P/S ratio of 1.58 is below industry norms, suggesting potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity for those considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an impressive EV/EBITDA ratio of 7.51, AT&amp;T demonstrates exemplary market valuation, surpassing industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Understanding the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Considering insider transactions is valuable, but it's crucial to evaluate them in conjunction with other investment factors.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000732717">Check Out The Full List Of AT&amp;T's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Decision: Jeffery McElfresh Offloads $4.16M Worth Of AT&T Stock

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</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>03/07/25</td>
<td>$25.00</td>
<td>$38.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>6.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$33.5K</td>
<td>356</td>
<td>4.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RBLX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$126.7K</td>
<td>3.9K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DIS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$101.0K</td>
<td>15.6K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$35.7K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ASTS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$50.00</td>
<td>$95.9K</td>
<td>7.6K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NFLX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$985.00</td>
<td>$34.8K</td>
<td>713</td>
<td>713</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$270.00</td>
<td>$85.5K</td>
<td>238</td>
<td>174</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/28/25</td>
<td>$655.00</td>
<td>$26.3K</td>
<td>11</td>
<td>134</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TTD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$62.5K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>94</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on March 7, 2025. Parties traded 6246 contract(s) at a $25.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 43 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.1K, with a price of $6.0 per contract. There were 1207 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6451 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.5K, with a price of $335.0 per contract. There were 356 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4921 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RBLX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RBLX#NYSE">RBLX</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 206 day(s) on September 19, 2025. This event was a transfer of 140 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 31 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $126.7K, with a price of $905.0 per contract. There were 3923 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4573 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DIS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1000 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $101.0K, with a price of $101.0 per contract. There were 15664 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1600 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 24 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.7K, with a price of $143.0 per contract. There were 10920 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ASTS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ASTS#NASDAQ">ASTS</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 325 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $50.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 35 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $95.9K, with a price of $476.0 per contract. There were 7658 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NFLX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on February 28, 2025. This event was a transfer of 15 contract(s) at a $985.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $34.8K, with a price of $2325.0 per contract. There were 713 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 713 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TMUS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on April 17, 2025. Parties traded 93 contract(s) at a $270.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $85.5K, with a price of $920.0 per contract. There were 238 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 174 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 31 day(s) on March 28, 2025. Parties traded 10 contract(s) at a $655.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.3K, with a price of $2630.0 per contract. There were 11 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 134 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For TTD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TTD#NASDAQ">TTD</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 325 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 50 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $62.5K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 1305 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 94 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Communication Services Stocks With Whale Alerts In Today's Session

<a href="https://x.com/ATT/status/1894043199322136741" title="https://x.com/ATT/status/1894043199322136741">https://x.com/ATT/status/1894043199322136741</a>

AT&T Posts On X "Good things come to those who wait... but gre[A]t things come with one phone call. Stay tuned..."

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with T, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 9 uncommon options trades for AT&amp;T.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 44% bullish and 55%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $102,594, and 7 are calls, for a total amount of $241,846.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $15.0 to $27.5 for AT&amp;T during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in AT&amp;T's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AT&amp;T's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $15.0 to $27.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AT&amp;T 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740413734_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</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>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$0.95</td>
<td>$0.92</td>
<td>$0.93</td>
<td>$26.00</td>
<td>$65.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$6.4</td>
<td>$5.4</td>
<td>$6.1</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
<td>$43.9K</td>
<td>9.4K</td>
<td>0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/28/25</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$0.56</td>
<td>$0.57</td>
<td>$26.50</td>
<td>$41.9K</td>
<td>5.5K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$1.3</td>
<td>$1.31</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$37.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
<td>104</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
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<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 15% 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 recently agreed to sell its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
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 13,670,536, with T's price up by 1.75%, positioned at $27.09.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be may be overbought.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 58 days.</li>
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<h3>Expert Opinions on AT&amp;T</h3>
Over the past month, 4 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $28.5.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Scotiabank keeps a Sector Outperform rating on AT&amp;T with a target price of $26. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Tigress Financial keeps a Buy rating on AT&amp;T with a target price of $32. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Bernstein continues to hold a Outperform rating for AT&amp;T, targeting a price of $29. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital persists with their Outperform rating on AT&amp;T, maintaining a target price of $27. 
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AT&T Unusual Options Activity For February 24

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AT&T Remains On Track To Meet All 2025 And Multi-year Financial And Operational Guidance Shared During Q4 Earnings Call And At 2024 Analyst & Investor Day

The Chinese hacker group, Salt Typhoon, has reportedly been exploiting vulnerabilities in routers of Cisco (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CSCO#NASDAQ">CSCO</a>). The group continues to breach telecom networks and universities globally, according to a recent report.
What Happened: Recorded Future, a Cybersecurity firm has disclosed that Salt Typhoon had infiltrated five telecom and internet service providers globally. The group also compromised more than a dozen universities, spanning from Utah to Vietnam, between December and January. Among the affected entities are a U.S. internet service provider, a telecom company, and a U.S.-based subsidiary of a UK telecom firm.
Levi Gundert, head of Recorded Future&#8217;s research team, Insikt Group, said that Salt Typhoon remains highly active. The group has taken advantage of vulnerabilities in Cisco&#8217;s IOS software, which powers the company&#8217;s routers and switches, to gain complete control over targeted networks. Salt Typhoon is also tracked as RedMike by the Insikt Group. The report indicates that RedMike has attempted to access more than 1,000 Cisco network devices in the period from December 2024 to January 2025.
Cisco did not immediately respond to <a href="http://pro.benzinga.com">Benzinga&#8217;s</a> request for comment.
Analysts at Recorded Future have reported that Chinese hackers have infiltrated not only U.S. telecom companies but also telecom networks in South Africa, Thailand, and an Italian internet service provider. Additionally, the group has targeted a wide range of universities worldwide, seemingly for espionage purposes.
RedMike may have targeted these universities to gain access to research in telecommunications, engineering, and technology, with a focus on institutions such as UCLA and TU Delft, revealed the report. 
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Why It Matters: The activities of Salt Typhoon have been under scrutiny for some time. In December, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/12/42713217/nine-telecommunication-companies-hacked-as-part-of-salt-typhoon">nine U.S. telecom firms were hacked as part of Salt Typhoon&#8217;s campaign</a>. The hackers gained access to the private communication of an unknown number of Americans, according to Anne Neuberger, the U.S. deputy national security advisor for cyber and emerging technology.
Shortly after, AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and Verizon Communications (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) announced that their<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/media/24/12/42727432/att-and-verizon-contain-cyberattack-linked-to-chinas-salt-typhoon-group"> networks were secure following a cyberespionage </a>attack by Salt Typhoon, marking the first acknowledgment by the companies of the breach.
Despite media coverage, government reports, and sanctions from the U.S. Treasury, Salt Typhoon remains undeterred. Analysts at Recorded Future believe the group&#8217;s hacking campaign and victim list may be larger than what they have discovered so far.
The Trump administration has pledged to retaliate against China for the cyberattacks, advocating for a more aggressive deterrent strategy in cyberspace, though no concrete plan has been implemented yet. Meanwhile, China has consistently denied Beijing&#8217;s involvement in cyberattacks on U.S. systems and resorts to blaming the U.S. for exploiting Chinese networks
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Chinese Hacker Group Salt Typhoon Exploits Cisco Router Flaws, Targeting Telecom Networks And Universities Worldwide

During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.69%</li>
<li>Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintained a Buy rating with a price target of $55 on Jan. 30, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintained a Sector Perform rating and raised the price target from $47 to $47.5 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 24, Verizon reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter GAAP EPS and revenue results.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 4.41%</li>
<li>Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintained a Buy rating and raised the price target from $30 to $32 on Feb. 4, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi maintained a Sector Outperform rating and increased the price target from $24 to $26 on Jan. 28, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Feb. 4, AT&amp;T said it is extending its multi-year partnership with Nokia Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) to enhance its voice core network..</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMCSA#NASDAQ">CMCSA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 3.52%</li>
<li>Rosenblatt analyst Barton Crockett maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $45 to $36 on Feb. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Scotiabank analyst Maher Yaghi downgraded the stock from Sector Outperform to Sector Perform and slashed the price target from $48 to $44.5 on Feb. 3, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 30, Comcast reported a fourth-quarter revenue growth of 2.1% year-over-year to $31.92 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $31.64 billion.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s real-time newsfeed alerted to latest CMCSA <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent021225&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">news </a></li>
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