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AT&T (T) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$22.18 -2.69 (-10.83%)
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AT&T - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
1
Hold
5
Buy
12

Based on 18 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for AT&T in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 18 analysts, 1 has given a sell rating, 5 have given a hold rating, and 12 have given a buy rating for T.

Consensus Price Target

$29.11
31.24% Upside
According to the 18 analysts' twelve-month price targets for AT&T, the average price target is $29.11. The highest price target for T is $36.00, while the lowest price target for T is $20.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 31.24% from the current price of $22.18.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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T Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
10/9/25 to 10/9/26
1 Month Ago
9/9/25 to 9/9/26
3 Months Ago
7/11/25 to 7/11/26
1 Year Ago
10/9/24 to 10/9/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
12 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
10 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
Hold
5 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
6 Hold rating(s)
Sell
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$29.11$29.19$29.68$30.75
Forecasted Upside31.24% Upside16.26% Upside40.27% Upside17.73% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate Buy

T Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.
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T Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.
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AT&T Stock vs. The Competition

TypeAT&TCommunication Services CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.61
2.07
2.52
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside26.37% Upside167.27% Upside19.57% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Report Date
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DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
10/9/2026
Scotiabank logo
Scotiabank
4 of 5 stars
Maher Yaghi
Maher Yaghi
2 of 5 stars
Lower TargetSector Perform$27.50 ➝ $26.50+6.58%
10/7/2026
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
2 of 5 stars
Brandon Nispel
Brandon Nispel
4 of 5 stars
Reiterated RatingOverweight$36.00+45.78%
9/28/2026
Morgan Stanley logo
Morgan Stanley
3 of 5 stars
Boost TargetOverweight$27.00 ➝ $28.00+10.28%
9/21/2026UpgradeNeutral ➝ Outperform$26.00 ➝ $30.00+18.08%
8/3/2026 UpgradeHold (C+) ➝ Buy (B-)
7/23/2026Boost TargetHold$32.00 ➝ $33.00+44.14%
7/23/2026Boost TargetUnderweight$18.00 ➝ $20.00-13.18%
7/23/2026UpgradePeer Perform ➝ Outperform$29.00+25.90%
7/23/2026Lower TargetBuy$33.00 ➝ $30.00+31.70%
7/22/2026 Set Target$30.00+30.24%
7/20/2026Lower TargetOutperform$31.00 ➝ $27.00+23.65%
7/13/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$25.00+16.36%
7/8/2026Lower TargetEqual Weight$26.00 ➝ $24.00+14.00%
6/3/2026DowngradeOutperform ➝ Market Perform
3/23/2026Boost TargetBuy$29.00 ➝ $31.50+10.00%
3/10/2026 UpgradeSell ➝ Neutral$28.00+1.68%
1/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy
1/29/2026Set Target$32.00+28.28%
1/29/2026Reiterated RatingBuy$33.00+31.92%
12/19/2025 Set Target$29.00+19.64%
9/18/2025Reiterated RatingStrong-Buy$31.00 ➝ $33.00+12.42%
7/24/2025Boost TargetOverweight$31.00 ➝ $33.00+17.87%
7/24/2025 DowngradeBuy ➝ Hold$30.00+7.03%
7/7/2025Initiated CoverageBuy$32.00+12.97%
4/29/2025Boost TargetBuy$32.00 ➝ $34.00+24.02%
4/24/2025Boost TargetHold$29.00 ➝ $30.00+8.24%
4/24/2025Boost TargetIn-Line$25.00 ➝ $27.00-2.25%
1/29/2025 UpgradeHold ➝ Buy$27.00+10.54%
12/3/2024UpgradeNeutral ➝ Buy

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Should I Buy AT&T Stock? T Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, October 8, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these AT&T pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

AT&T
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in AT&T Inc.:

  • AT&T Inc. offers a compelling income opportunity with a dividend yield of 4.54%, which is significantly higher than the current U.S. Treasury yields, making it an attractive option for income-focused investors seeking stable cash flow in a volatile market.
  • The stock is currently trading at $24.87, which is well below the consensus price target of $29.16, suggesting that the market may be undervaluing the company's potential for recovery and growth relative to Wall Street's expectations.
  • AT&T Inc. demonstrated strong financial performance in its most recent quarter, reporting earnings per share of $0.65, which exceeded the consensus estimate of $0.59, indicating that the company is effectively managing costs and generating profit despite macroeconomic headwinds.
  • With a beta of 0.25, AT&T Inc. exhibits low volatility compared to the broader market, providing a defensive characteristic that can help stabilize a portfolio during periods of market uncertainty or economic downturns.
  • The company has a solid valuation profile with a price-to-earnings ratio of 8.23, which is lower than many of its peers, suggesting that the stock may be priced attractively for investors looking for value-oriented telecommunications plays.

AT&T
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in AT&T Inc. for these reasons:

  • AT&T Inc. faces significant competitive pressure from emerging technologies, as evidenced by the recent negative market reaction to SpaceX's acquisition of spectrum licenses, which threatens the traditional wireless business model and could erode AT&T's market share and revenue growth.
  • The company carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06, which increases financial risk and limits its ability to invest in new technologies or expand its operations, particularly in a high-interest-rate environment where borrowing costs are elevated.
  • AT&T Inc. has a relatively low return on equity of 12.86%, indicating that the company is not generating high returns on the capital invested by shareholders, which may be a concern for growth-oriented investors seeking more efficient capital deployment.
  • The stock has underperformed in recent months, with a 52-week low of $19.89 and a current price of $24.87, suggesting that the market is skeptical about the company's ability to drive significant growth or innovation in the near term.
  • AT&T Inc. faces regulatory and legal risks, including a recent $177 million data breach settlement, which could result in additional costs and reputational damage, potentially impacting customer trust and retention in a highly competitive market.

T Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 18 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for AT&T is $29.11, with a high forecast of $36.00 and a low forecast of $20.00.

18 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for AT&T in the last twelve months. There is currently 1 sell rating, 5 hold ratings and 12 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" T shares.

According to analysts, AT&T's stock has a predicted upside of 31.24% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, AT&T's stock had 3 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Analysts like AT&T more than other "communication services" companies. The consensus rating for AT&T is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "communication services" companies is Hold. Learn more on how T compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for AT&T analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 10/9/2026.
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