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AT&T (T): Reassessing Valuation After a Choppy Quarter and Solid Multi‑Year Shareholder Returns

Simply Wall St · 2d ago

AT&T (T) has quietly outperformed many investors expectations this year, with the stock up about 11% year to date even after a choppy past 3 months. That kind of steady progress deserves a closer look.

See our latest analysis for AT&T.

That climb has come even as the share price has pulled back roughly 14% over the past three months, with investors reassessing risks after earlier enthusiasm. However, the year to date share price return of about 11% and a three year total shareholder return above 57% still point to underlying confidence and gradually improving sentiment around AT&T’s cash flows and valuation.

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With shares trading at a meaningful discount to analyst targets, yet already delivering strong multi year returns, investors now face a key question: is AT&T undervalued, or has the market already priced in its future growth?

Most Popular Narrative: 18.1% Undervalued

Compared with AT&T’s last close at $25.39, the most followed narrative sees considerably more upside, grounding its view in steady cash flow strength and margin improvement.

Ongoing disciplined capital allocation, balance sheet deleveraging, and improved financial flexibility from higher free cash flow bolster AT&T's ability to invest in growth initiatives, maintain strong dividend payouts, and opportunistically repurchase shares, enhancing total shareholder return and earnings per share over time.

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Want to see the math behind this upside case? The narrative quietly leans on climbing margins, modest growth, and a future earnings multiple that might surprise telecom investors.

Result: Fair Value of $30.99 (UNDERVALUED)

Have a read of the narrative in full and understand what's behind the forecasts.

However, persistent wireless competition and slower than expected fiber uptake could pressure margins and free cash flow, which would challenge the upside case if execution slips.

Find out about the key risks to this AT&T narrative.

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This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.