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The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&T's revenue. The firm is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 72 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 15% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 14 million customers. AT&T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 23 million customers, but this business only accounts for 4% of revenue. The firm recently agreed to sell its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.

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過去四半期、7名のアナリストによる分析を受けたAT&amp;T（NYSE:T）は、上昇観点から下降観点まで様々な見解が出された。以下の表は、過去30日間の投資家の評価をまとめ、先月以前と比較して変化が見られるポイントを示している。

AT&amp;Tに関する7つのアナリストの推奨事項の詳細な調査

過去3ヶ月で、4つのアナリストがAT&amp;T（NYSE:T）に対する格付を発表し、楽観的な意見から悲観的な意見までさまざまな視点を提供しています。最近の評価を総括すると、以下の表は過去30日間における様々な見解を示し、それを前月と比較しています。

将来予測：AT&amp;Tに関する4つのアナリスト予測

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A April filing shows that Representative David Taylor reported a purchase in Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), valued between $8,008 and $120,000. The transaction date is listed as April 3, 2025, with the report published on April 3, 2025.
At present, Amazon.com shares are trading down 3.53% at $172.1.
<h3>What Representative Has Been Trading Recently</h3>
In the last three years, David Taylor completed 13 stock transactions totaling more than $13 thousand. Amazon.com and American Electric Power stocks were among the largest trades. Some of the most notable transactions the Rep. has executed recently include: 
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<li>Amazon.com (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Purchase</li>
<li>American Electric Power (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AEP#NASDAQ">AEP</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
<li>AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>): $1,001 - $15,000 Sale</li>
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Here's a summary of David Taylor's recent trades:
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<td>Amazon.com</td>
<td>AMZN</td>
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<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-27</td>
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<td>American Electric Power</td>
<td>AEP</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
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<td>AT&amp;T</td>
<td>T</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>S</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
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<td>Eaton Corp</td>
<td>ETN</td>
<td>STOCK</td>
<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
<td>P</td>
<td>2025-03-10</td>
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<td>JPMorgan Chase</td>
<td>JPM</td>
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<td>$1,001 - $15,000</td>
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<td>2025-03-10</td>
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If you want to stay updated on David Taylor's trades and other congressional members, check out our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/gov-trades/members/david-taylor">government trades tool</a> to track their activity in real time!
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
A congressional transaction is when any representative or senator either buys or sells an individual stock.
Anyone working in Congress must file a Periodic Transaction Report to inform the public of their recent transaction within 30 days of being notified of the transaction and within 45 days of the transaction date.
In April 2012, Former President Barack Obama signed the STOCK Act into law. The act prohibits members of Congress from using private information given to them by their position for personal gain such as buying or selling a stock. The act also expanded disclosure requirements for members of Congress by requiring them to file a monthly disclosure.
<h3>The Importance of Congressional Transactions</h3>
Congressional transactions shouldn't be the primary reason for an investing decision, but they can be an important factor for an investor to consider.
When a senator or representative makes a new purchase, it could be an indication they expect the stock to rise.
A sale, on the other hand, can be made for a variety of reasons, and may not necessarily mean the seller thinks the stock will go down.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)&nbsp;announced Thursday that it will offer new and existing customers a three-year price lock guarantee on all myPlan and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/verizon" rel="noreferrer noopener">myHome network plans</a>.
The deal builds on Verizon&#8217;s MyPlan and MyHome offerings, which allow customers to bundle streaming services, mobile phone service and home internet, including <a href="https://www.verizon.com/about/news/accelerating-customer-first-strategy-3-year-price-lock-and-free-phone" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">devices</a>.
Verizon previously offered free phones for its premium subscriber plans.&nbsp;Now, it is offering a free phone to new and existing customers.
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The users will need to trade in an old Apple Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), Samsung Electronics (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSNLF#OTC">SSNLF</a>), or Alphabet Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>) (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>) Google phone in any condition and be on a myPlan subscription.&nbsp;
Verizon Consumer CEO Sowmyanarayan Sampath said the three-year price lock across mobile and home provides peace of mind and a free phone on every myPlan, gives customers even more value.
The company will also offer free satellite-based text messaging to any myPlan subscriber on qualifying devices.
However, the three-year guarantee does not encompass fees and taxes, implying Verizon can still raise the monthly bill through increased fees,  cut the monthly autopay discount, or persuade consumers to migrate to a pricier plan with the offer of a new phone, The Verge <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/642325/verizon-myplan-price-lock-three-years" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. 
Verizon and its peers&nbsp;AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)&nbsp;and&nbsp;T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) compete intensely for market share.
Since Sampath&nbsp;assumed charge in 2023, he has&nbsp;hiked prices&nbsp;and introduced flexible pricing plans to drive growth, Bloomberg <a target="_blank" href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-04-03/verizon-offers-new-perks-to-woo-subscribers-in-tight-market?sref=TBDibEcD" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>. Verizon has also added bundles that include access to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/12/36071567/verizon-unveils-groundbreaking-10-streaming-deal-netflix-max-join-forces" rel="noreferrer noopener">streaming services such</a> as Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>).
T-Mobile&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/tech/25/02/43582884/elon-musks-spacex-and-t-mobile-go-live-with-starlink-powered-satellite-to-cell-service-heres-how-much-it-will-cost" rel="noreferrer noopener">plans to charge&nbsp;customers</a> $10-$15 monthly for SpaceX&#8217;s Starlink-supported text and data services.
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This is the case of a Reddit user who is exploring this approach. With $30,000 to invest, he's seeking long-term dividend stocks that can grow over the next 20 years until retirement. While he already holds dividend-paying stocks like Apple (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) and Walt Disney&nbsp; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>), he wants to expand his portfolio for stability and future income, even if it's just enough to cover yearly vacations.
&#8220;I currently have some stocks that give out dividends (Apple, Disney) but I&#8217;m looking for others. Long-term stability, that my wife and I can use the dividends as another form of income say in 20 years. Even if it&#8217;s just enough to pay for a yearly vacation here or there. Any thoughts on good companies to choose from?&#8221; he asked.
Let&#8217;s break down the Redditors&#8217; advice received in the comment section.
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Put the Money in an ETF
Several commenters recommended Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SCHD#NYSE">SCHD</a>) as a core holding because of its dividend yield, historical growth, and the low-risk, diversified exposure it offers investors.
&#8220;Go all in SCHD. Low risk, nice 3.5% starting yield and it will just keep growing,&#8221; a commenter said.
Reinforcing the idea that SCHD fits the poster&#8217;s long-term stability and dividend payout need, this Redditor also suggested he goes with SCHD: &#8220;Since you want some growth and decent payout, SCHD is a great option. 3.5% dividends and 11% growth over the last 10 years each year.&#8221;
&#8220;I would stick with S&amp;P 500 ETFs being young. Put it in a self-direct investment retirement account to avoid taxes,&#8221; a comment reads.
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Several commenters suggested higher-yield assets that would generate higher payouts for the investor in the long run.
&#8220;If you want higher yield stocks check: [Verizon Communications (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/vz#NYSE">VZ</a>)], [AT&amp;T (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/t#NYSE">T</a>)], [Realty Income Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/o#NYSE">O</a>)], [Altria Group (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mo#NYSE">MO</a>)], [British American Tobacco (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/bti#NYSE">BTI</a>)],&#8221; a Redditor recommended.
A commenter mentioned United Parcel Service (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UPS#NYSE">UPS</a>) as a great pick since the company seems to start focusing on higher profit margin areas.
&#8220;UPS pays a solid dividend and the share price has been beaten down a lot on the news that they are reducing Amazon deliveries to focus on higher profit margin areas,&#8221; he said.
Suggesting a very detailed portfolio allocation, this Redditor mentioned several ETFs and individual stocks that he considers would help the poster reach his dividend and growth goals.
&#8220;[Vanguard S&amp;P 500 ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/voo#NYSE">VOO</a>)] $5,000, 1.25% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] SCHD $5,000, 3.5% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan], [JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepi#NYSE">JEPI</a>)], [JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jepq#NASDAQ">JEPQ</a>)​] ($5,000), 8% combined dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Old Republic International Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ori#NYSE">ORI</a>)] $2,000, 3% dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Waste Management (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/wm#NYSE">WM</a>)] and [Automatic Data Processing (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/adp#NASDAQ">ADP</a>)] ($3,000), 2% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [Pfizer (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/pfe#NYSE">PFE</a>)] and [Johnson &amp; Johnson (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jnj#NYSE">JNJ</a>)] $2,000, 4.75% average dividend. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] [JPMorgan Chase &amp; Co. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/jpm#NYSE">JPM</a>)] and [UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/unh#NYSE">UNH</a>)] $2,000, 2% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] AAPL and [Microsoft (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/msft#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>)] $2,000. [The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ko#NYSE">KO</a>)] and MO $2,000, 5% average dividends. Do [dividend reinvestment plan] JPM or [American Express (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/axp#NYSE">AXP</a>)] $2,000. JPM has good potential growth,&#8221; the suggestion says.
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Top U.S. technology multinationals, which have been the biggest beneficiaries of globalization, come to the fore as tariffs could heavily impact the cost of the goods sold by these firms.
What Happened: The data shared by Gina Martin Adams, the chief equity strategist and global director of equity strategy at Bloomberg Intelligence, shows the top tech companies in the U.S. that are likely to be impacted by <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/25/04/44621408/market-access-has-a-price-trump-unveils-list-of-tariffs-countries-targeted">tariffs announced</a> by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
These firms &#8220;may suffer the most as tariffs spark trade turmoil and threaten the long-expanding margin domination of American companies,&#8221; explains Adams.
The graphic shared by her shows that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/legal/25/04/44620411/mark-zuckerberg-led-meta-set-to-face-truth-at-senate-hearing-over-china-operations-and-communist-party-censorship-efforts">Mark Zuckerberg</a>&#8216;s Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) spends less than 10% of the total amount required for them to produce their products and services in the U.S., making it the most vulnerable to tariffs.
The top 10 firms also include Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>), Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), and AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>).
Adams says that these firms could face more challenges in the wake of retaliation by other countries, further influencing the global supply chain. &#8220;White House tariffs may only be the start, as retaliations further strain global supply chains,&#8221; she adds.
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&mdash; Gina Martin Adams (@GinaMartinAdams) <a href="https://twitter.com/GinaMartinAdams/status/1907580802222690759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 2, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Why It Matters: According to Adams, &#8220;Contrary to popular belief, mega-cap U.S. tech may be at considerable risk, with extremely high valuations and assumptions that margin moats will remain intact.
Companies with high facilities exposure and elevated cost of goods sold outside the U.S. face the greatest direct threats in the short run, while those with elevated revenue exposure are not immune.&#8221;
However, she adds, &#8220;Non-domestic stocks and defensive U.S. sectors may provide some haven as U.S. companies adjust to the new regime.&#8221;
Wedbush&#8217;s Daniel Ives adds that &#8220;Negotiations the only option at this point for White House.&#8221;
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&mdash; Dan Ives (@DivesTech) <a href="https://twitter.com/DivesTech/status/1907611902047338791?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 3, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Whereas, Craig Shapiro of Bear Trap Reports contends by saying that Trump isn&#8217;t looking for concessions from trading partners, but &#8220;wants/needs the tariff revenues to help plug the fiscal deficit budget hole.&#8221;
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">What the market fails to realize is that Trump doesn&#39;t want concessions from trading partners. He wants/needs the tariff revenues to help plug the fiscal deficit budget hole <a href="https://t.co/nQf82Q2Zan">https://t.co/nQf82Q2Zan</a>
&mdash; Craig Shapiro (@ces921) <a href="https://twitter.com/ces921/status/1905609335599698141?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">March 28, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Price Action: Here&#8217;s how these top 10 firms listed by Adams have performed.
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Companies</td>
<td>Wednesday After-Hours</td>
<td>YTD</td>
<td>One Year</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>)</td>
<td>-4.83%</td>
<td>-2.55%</td>
<td>15.23%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Deckers Outdoor Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DECK#NYSE">DECK</a>)</td>
<td>-11.85%</td>
<td>-42.32%</td>
<td>-21.41%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Incyte Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INCY#NASDAQ">INCY</a>)</td>
<td>-3.74%</td>
<td>-10.36%</td>
<td>12.69%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMD#NASDAQ">AMD</a>)</td>
<td>-5.79%</td>
<td>-14.65%</td>
<td>-43.04%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>)</td>
<td>-7.14%</td>
<td>-8.19%</td>
<td>31.97%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)</td>
<td>-0.64%</td>
<td>23.26%</td>
<td>59.80%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Albemarle Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALB#NYSE">ALB</a>)</td>
<td>-3.32%</td>
<td>-15.23%</td>
<td>-43.94%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>)</td>
<td>0.02%</td>
<td>11.27%</td>
<td>4.44%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T-Mobile Us Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>)</td>
<td>-2.68%</td>
<td>20.51%</td>
<td>62.05%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Best Buy Co Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBY#NYSE">BBY</a>)</td>
<td>-8.99%</td>
<td>-12.12%</td>
<td>4.51%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
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Ahead of the tariff announcements on Wednesday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose in trade. The SPY was up 0.63% to $564.52, while the QQQ advanced 0.73% to $476.15, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Thursday, the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/04/44620686/sp-500-nasdaq-futures-plunge-over-3-as-trumps-reciprocal-tariff-plan-hits-market-confidence">futures</a> of the Dow Jones index dropped 2.25%, whereas the S&amp;P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices also slumped by 3.02% and 3.52%, respectively.
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Meta, AMD, Apple, AT&T Among Biggest US Tech Giants That 'May Suffer The Most' As Tariffs Spark Trade Turmoil: Here's Why

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on AT&amp;T.
Looking at options history for AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) we detected 33 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 51% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 33% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $1,001,258 and 24, calls, for a total amount of $1,267,606.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $20.0 to $32.0 for AT&amp;T during the past quarter. 
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in AT&amp;T's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to AT&amp;T's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $20.0 to $32.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>AT&amp;T Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743536737_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>04/11/25</td>
<td>$0.44</td>
<td>$0.39</td>
<td>$0.43</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$359.1K</td>
<td>853</td>
<td>8.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.01</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$1.99</td>
<td>$27.00</td>
<td>$237.0K</td>
<td>5.4K</td>
<td>2.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.3</td>
<td>$3.2</td>
<td>$3.25</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$113.8K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>365</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$0.79</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$0.78</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$103.2K</td>
<td>4.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>T</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$1.13</td>
<td>$1.14</td>
<td>$28.00</td>
<td>$99.6K</td>
<td>938</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About AT&amp;T</h3>
The wireless business contributes nearly 70% of AT&amp;T's revenue. The firm is the third-largest US wireless carrier, connecting 72 million postpaid and 17 million prepaid phone customers. Fixed-line enterprise services, which account for about 15% of revenue, include internet access, private networking, security, voice, and wholesale network capacity. Residential fixed-line services, about 11% of revenue, primarily consist of broadband internet access, serving 14 million customers. AT&amp;T also has a sizable presence in Mexico, with 23 million customers, but this business only accounts for 4% of revenue. The firm recently agreed to sell its 70% equity stake in satellite television provider DirecTV to its partner, private equity firm TPG.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with AT&amp;T, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of AT&amp;T</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 33,289,304, with T's price up by 0.95%, positioned at $28.55.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 22 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for AT&amp;T</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $30.12.
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&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from RBC Capital continues to hold a Outperform rating for AT&amp;T, targeting a price of $28. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Scotiabank persists with their Sector Outperform rating on AT&amp;T, maintaining a target price of $28. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on AT&amp;T, which currently sits at a price target of $32. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Oppenheimer keeps a Outperform rating on AT&amp;T with a target price of $32. 
Options are a riskier asset compared to just trading the stock, but they have higher profit potential. Serious options traders manage this risk by educating themselves daily, scaling in and out of trades, following more than one indicator, and following the markets closely.
If you want to stay updated on the latest options trades for AT&amp;T, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a> gives you real-time options trades alerts.

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Oppenheimer analyst Timothy Horan maintains AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $27 to $32.

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Oppenheimer Maintains Outperform on AT&T, Raises Price Target to $32

As of April 1, 2025, three stocks in the communication services sector could be flashing a real warning to investors who value momentum as a key criteria in their trading decisions.
The RSI is a momentum indicator, which compares a stock&#8217;s strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. When compared to a stock&#8217;s price action, it can give traders a better sense of how a stock may perform in the short term. An asset is typically considered overbought when the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/rsi">RSI is above 70</a>, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>. 
Here's the latest list of major overbought players in this sector.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Fox Corp (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FOXA#NASDAQ">FOXA</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 26, Wells Fargo analyst Steven Cahall maintained Fox with an Overweight rating and lowered the price target from $64 to $63. The company's stock gained around 6% over the past five days and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FOXA">52-week high of $58.74</a>.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.9&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>FOXA Price Action: Shares of Fox gained 3.4% to close at $56.60 on Monday.</li>
<li>Edge Stock Ratings: 95.28 Momentum score with Value at 65.42.</li>
</ul>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 31, Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintained AT&amp;T with a Buy and raised the price target from $28 to $32. The company's stock gained around 5% over the past five days and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/T">has a 52-week high</a> of $28.56.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 70.2</li>
<li>T Price Action: Shares of AT&amp;T gained 0.4% to close at $28.28 on Monday.</li>
</ul>
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Tim SA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TIMB#NYSE">TIMB</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>On March 17, Barclays analyst Mathieu Robilliard maintained TIM with an Equal-Weight rating and raised the price target from $16 to $16.5. The company's stock gained around 12% over the past month and has a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/TIMB">52-week high</a> of $18.78.</li>
<li>RSI Value: 74.5</li>
<li>TIMB Price Action: Shares of Tim gained 1.4% to close at $15.65 on Monday. </li>
</ul>
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Citigroup analyst Michael Rollins maintains AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $28 to $32.

Citigroup Maintains Buy on AT&T, Raises Price Target to $32

<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Bankruptcy Block</h2>
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<li>Plenty, a vertical farming company backed by billionaire Jeff Bezos, is <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/bezos-backed-vertical-farming-startup-plenty-files-for-bankruptcy-9049c694">wilting</a> in bankruptcy. According to the Wall Street Journal, the Bay Area startup joins the ranks of Bowery, AeroFarms and AppHarvest in the vertical farming graveyard. SoftBank was expected to take charge of Plenty's future, but instead, it's just tossed a $20.7 million DIP financing lifeline to <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/personal-finance/25/03/44225948/larry-ellison-poured-500-million-into-high-tech-farming-and-its-struggling-to-take-root">keep the crops alive</a>.</li>
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<li>According to the <a href="https://www.nrn.com/casual-dining/bar-louie-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy-protection">Nation's Restaurant News</a>, Bar Louie filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday. The Texas-based chain operates 48 locations in the U.S. and has assets between $1 million and $10 million. Its liabilities are somewhere between $50 million and $100 million. The chain blamed rising food and labor costs as the chief reasons behind the financial issues. Bar Louie says it will restructure to reduce debt while keeping some restaurants open. Bar Louie is just the latest restaurant chain to go bankrupt. TGI Friday's, Red Lobster, Red Robin and On the Border are all burnt.</li>
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<li>Hooters, which is on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/02/43897289/deal-dispatch-hooters-plans-restructuring-prada-in-talks-to-acquire-versace">verge</a> of bankruptcy, is trying to polish up its gimmick. The brand is parting ways with the decisions made by its private equity backers. Recall in 2021 when Hooters of America made waitresses wear underwear-like uniforms and participate in so-called &#8220;bikini&#8221; nights. "That's depressing to us,&#8221; Neil Kiefer, chief executive officer of HMC Hospitality Group, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2025-03-27/hooters-bankruptcy-founders-to-welcome-families-end-bikini-nights?sref=TBDibEcD">told</a> Bloomberg. &#8220;We want to change that."</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">New On The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>AT&amp;T (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) is pursuing Lumen Technologies&#8216; (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>) consumer fiber business. According <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-25/at-t-said-in-talks-to-buy-lumen-s-consumer-fiber-unit?sref=TBDibEcD">to</a> Bloomberg, the price tag exceeds $5.5 billion. The talks come about two months after AT&amp;T completed a sale-leaseback deal for 74 of its properties, <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/asset-sales/25/01/43197188/att-nets-850-million-in-sale-leaseback-deal-as-part-of-copper-network-exit">generating $850 million in cash</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Searchlight Capital Partners <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-24/f-35-pilot-outfitter-survitec-weighs-unit-sale-in-defense-boom?sref=TBDibEcD">hired</a> investment bank Houlihan Lokey Inc. to run an auction for Survitec&#8216;s aerospace and defense business. The buyout firm unit acquired Survitec in 2019. The sale process is indicative of the heightened demand for defense assets. <a href="https://www.pwc.com/us/en/industries/industrial-products/library/aerospace-defense-deals-outlook.html">Per</a> PwC, there's been a &#8220;marked increase in portfolio reshaping&#8221; as aerospace and defense companies focus on core assets.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Blackstone Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>) is <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-27/blackstone-backed-compliance-tech-firm-isn-mulls-6-billion-sale?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reportedly</a> shopping around its ISN Software segment. The Dallas-based compliance software firm is said to be valued at over $6 billion. A bank hasn&#8217;t been hired yet, according to Bloomberg, but buyers are showing interest.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Private equity firm I Squared Capital is seeking to divest Irish power producer, Energia Group, which is valued at approximately 2 billion euros ($2.2 billion). Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-27/i-squared-said-to-start-2-billion-sale-of-utility-firm-energia?srnd=phx-deals&amp;sref=TBDibEcD">reports</a> that the sale could attract interest from other energy firms looking to expand in the European market.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Morgan Stanley (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MS#NYSE">MS</a>) is planning to sell its 50.1% stake in Cuxhaven, Germany-based PNE. With a market cap exceeding 1 billion euros, PNE specializes in developing wind and solar energy projects. Reuters reports that the sale of this stake could bolster the firm&#8217;s focus on other renewable energy ventures across Europe.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Updates From The Block</h2>
<ul>
<li>Cintas (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) is no longer buying work uniform provider UniFirst (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNF#NYSE">UNF</a>). The proposed deal would have offered $275 per share in cash, a 46% premium over UniFirst's 90-day average closing price as of Jan. 6. Despite weeks of talking and little agreement, the parties have decided to call it quits. On the bright side, Cintas <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/25/03/44516589/cintas-analysts-boost-their-forecasts-after-upbeat-earnings">reported upbeat earnings</a>.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>William Blair is advising CentralReach LLC, a portfolio company of Insight Partners, on its pending acquisition by Roper Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROP#NASDAQ">ROP</a>) for $1.85 billion. </li>
</ul>
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<li>India wants to secure a stake in Chilean mining leader SQM's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SQM#NYSE">SQM</a>) projects in Australia. This deal would give India, a lithium importer, access to critical battery minerals to cater to its growing market. The Indian consortium, led by Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL), is pursuing stakes in SQM's Mount Holland and Andover lithium projects in Western Australia. Per initial estimates, a 20% stake in these projects would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/03/44533351/india-targets-sqms-australian-lithium-to-diversify-its-imports">worth around $600 million</a>.</li>
</ul>
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Off The Block</h2>
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AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) shares are trading<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"> nearly flat on Friday.</a>
The company reportedly plans to reduce its monthly autopay discount for some customers.
Starting April 24, customers enrolled in the autopay and paperless billing program using eligible debit cards will see a reduction in their discount from $10 to $5, USA Today <a target="_blank" href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/03/27/att-autopay-discounts-cuts-save/82689187007/" rel="noreferrer noopener">reports</a>.
Additionally, those enrolled with any non-AT&amp;T Points Plus credit card will no longer receive the discount.
Meanwhile, customers using a bank account for autopay will continue to receive the $10 discount on eligible internet plans and a $10 discount per phone line for eligible wireless plans.
This move follows similar actions by AT&amp;T's competitors, T-Mobile US, Inc. and Verizon Communications Inc., signaling a broader industry trend.
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According to&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?gspk=YWRhbWVja2VydDUzMzY&amp;gsxid=zBMR4PKmcgBw" rel="noreferrer noopener">Benzinga Pro</a>, T stock has gained over 60% in the past year. Investors can gain exposure to the stock via iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (BATS:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IYZ#BATS">IYZ</a>) and&nbsp;WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBIY#NYSE">WBIY</a>).
On the financial front, AT&amp;T recently said that it remains on track to meet its 2025 targets, reaffirming its<a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/guidance/25/03/44242274/att-confirms-2025-targets-cash-flow-strength-and-debt-reduction-plan-details" rel="noreferrer noopener"> FY25 adjusted EPS guidance of $1.97 to $2.07.</a>
The company also expects to report a first-quarter adjusted EPS of approximately $0.48 or higher, aligning with or exceeding last year's first-quarter performance (excluding DIRECTV).
Additionally, AT&amp;T projects a free cash flow of over $16 billion for the year, with around $2.8 billion expected for the first quarter.
As part of its strategic plan, AT&amp;T continues to make progress on the sale of its 70% stake in DIRECTV, with a planned closing by mid-2025. This transaction is expected to generate $5.4 billion in after-tax proceeds in 2025.
Earlier this month, AT&amp;T also said it continues to focus on improving its leverage, targeting a net-debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio of 2.5x by mid-2025.
Price Action: T stock is up 0.02% at $28.21 at last check Friday.
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