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AT&T's 4.4% dividend yield is well-supported by a 36% trailing 12-month payout ratio and a 45% cash dividend payout ratio. — Strong dividend coverage reduces the risk of a payout cut, which is the primary driver for income-focused investors in this stock.
+0.40AT&T's dividend outlay decreased from $4.135 billion in H1 2025 to $3.973 billion in H1 2026 due to $4.669 billion in share repurchases. — Share buybacks reduce the total dividend burden and increase the value for remaining shareholders.
+0.30AT&T faces increasing competition in the cellphone market from cable operators and SpaceX's Starlink. — New entrants into a protected oligopoly threaten long-term market share and pricing power, though the article suggests the risk is currently manageable.
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