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14 Jun 2026, 16:25 UTC · 2h ago
Verizon Communications at $46 And AT&T at $23: Buy, Sell or Hold?
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14 Jun 2026, 16:25 UTC · 2h ago
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AT&T was downgraded by Oppenheimer from Outperform to Perform due to concerns over competition from low-earth-orbit (LEO) satellites. — Directly triggered a fresh 52-week low and creates a narrative of erosion for the company's broadband moat.
-0.60Verizon raised its 2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $4.95–$4.99 and reported its first positive Q1 postpaid phone net additions since 2013. — Strong fundamental improvement and a trend reversal in customer acquisition suggest a successful turnaround.
+0.50AT&T is targeting $45 billion in shareholder returns through 2028, including an $8 billion repurchase in 2026. — Significant capital return programs provide a floor for the stock price and support the current dividend yield.
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Verizon's total debt reached $172.5 billion following the Frontier deal, with interest expenses increasing 18.9% year-over-year. — Rising debt service costs and high leverage act as a drag on net income and risk appetite for the stock.
-0.30AT&T expects legacy revenues to decline by more than 20% in 2026. — Significant contraction in core legacy business offsets some of the gains from fiber expansion.
-0.30Which stocks this story touches
The company shows strong momentum with 19% YTD gains, raised EPS guidance, and positive postpaid phone net additions.
The stock hit a 52-week low following an Oppenheimer downgrade due to satellite competition concerns.
Mentioned as a successful historical stock pick by an analyst, though not the primary focus of current news.
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