Fundamentals for AT&T Inc.
T has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors ...
Business Operations:
Sector: Communication ServicesIndustry: Telecom Services
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide. It operates through two segments, Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, carrying cases/protective covers, and wireless chargers through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides AT&T Dedicated Internet, fiber ethernet and broadband, fixed wireless, and hosted and managed professional services; and copper-based voice and data, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), wholesale, outsourcing, and IP, as well as customer premises equipment for multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental, and wholesale customers. In addition, this segment offers broadband services, including fiber connections, legacy telephony voice communication services, and other VoIP services and equipment to residential customers. This segment markets its communications services and products under the AT&T, AT&T Business, Cricket, AT&T PREPAID, AT&T Fiber, and AT&T Internet Air brand names. Its Latin America segment provides postpaid and prepaid wireless services in Mexico under the AT&T and Unefon brand names, as well as sells smartphones through its stores, agents and third-party retail stores. The company was formerly known as SBC Communications Inc. and changed its name to AT&T Inc. in 2005. AT&T Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is based in Dallas, Texas.
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Financial Ratios:
| currentRatio | 0.971000 |
|---|---|
| forwardPE | 9.142367 |
| debtToEquity | 129.054000 |
| earningsGrowth | 0.062000 |
| revenueGrowth | 0.023000 |
| grossMargins | 0.597210 |
| operatingMargins | 0.247860 |
| trailingEps | 3.120000 |
| forwardEps | 2.570450 |
AT&T Inc.'s high debt-to-equity ratio indicates that the company is using more debt than equity to fund its operations. This high leverage could expose the company to greater financial risk, especially during periods of declining profitability.
T's positive gross and operating margins suggest that the company is operating profitably. These strong margins indicate effective cost management and revenue generation, contributing to a solid financial foundation.
With forward EPS less than trailing EPS, AT&T Inc. is expected to see reduced earnings. This suggests the company may face profitability challenges in the current financial year compared to the previous one.
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Recommendation changes over time:
T has recently received a buy bias from analysts, indicating that the stock is being perceived as a favorable investment. This positive sentiment could encourage investors to see T as a wise place to allocate their funds, potentially leading to increased interest in the company's stock.