wdstock Written by Nick Ackerman AT&T (NYSE:T) is a high-yield investment choice thanks to its 5.74% dividend yield. This telecom giant has made several mistakes over the years, but they seem to be focusing back on their core business and righting the ship. While we haven't seen any dividend growth yet, as earnings and free cash flow climb, there is a possibility there. I discussed my thoughts on T more in-depth relatively recently. However, today, I wanted to provide a quick update and discuss a recent ...

In a concerted effort to leverage network and service insights to orchestrate, connect and manage a new generation of cloud-based services, AT&T Inc. (T) recently collaborated with Oracle Corporation (ORCL) to support varied industry applications and deliver robust real-time communications.Oracle will be integrating AT&T’s IoT connectivity and network APIs with its Enterprise Communications Platform to include features like IoT edge application management, which simplifies complex integrations and network c ...

Dividend Yield and Payout - AT&T currently offers a dividend yield of over 5.5%, significantly higher than the S&P 500 average of less than 1.5% [1] - The company pays $0.2775 per share quarterly ($1.11 annually), totaling approximately $2 billion per quarter and $8 billion annually based on 7.2 billion outstanding shares [1] Cash Flow and Dividend Sustainability - AT&T generated $9.1 billion in cash flow from operations and $4.6 billion in free cash flow in Q2, comfortably covering its $2 billion quarterly dividend payout [2] - The company is using excess cash to reduce net debt, decreasing it by $1.9 billion in Q2 and $5.1 billion over the past year [2] - AT&T aims to lower its leverage ratio to 2.5x by the first half of next year from the current 2.9x [2] Strategic Financial Management - AT&T cut its dividend by 50% in early 2022 to retain cash for debt repayment and capital investments in fiber and 5G businesses [2][3] - With the leverage ratio trending toward its target, the current dividend appears sustainable for income-focused investors [3]

AT&T Inc’s (T) IoT connectivity and network APIs were recently leveraged by Oracle to support its industry applications and deliver robust real-time communications.Oracle will be integrating AT&T’s IoT connectivity and network APIs with its Enterprise Communications Platform (ECP), which offers real-time, secure and dependable communication solutions for various industry applications. It enables critical industries to utilize network and service insights to orchestrate, connect and manage a new generation o ...

5G technology stands at the forefront of digital communication with unprecedented speed and connectivity. This next-generation technology is not just enhancing mobile networks but is also crucial in advancing areas such as the Internet of Things (IoT), autonomous vehicles, and smart cities, making it a pivotal element in shaping future tech landscapes and boing well for 5G stocks.The 5G market is projected to grow significantly from $15 billion in 2024 to $229 billion by 2032. Key drivers for this staggerin ...

The communication services sector is composed of companies that focus on connectivity and is a favorite of long-term investors as it is resilient to market cycles and somewhat reliably predictable. The sector includes internet and phone providers. Three of these largest U.S. telecommunications companies by market cap are T-Mobile US Inc. (TMUS, Financial) ($208 billion), Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ, Financial) ($171 billion) and AT&T Inc. (T, Financial) ($134 billion). The purpose of this analysis is to ...

AT&T's stock is doing well this year, but there's still plenty of room for the rally to continue.AT&T (T -0.51%) is a good dividend stock thanks to its high yield. At 5.9%, it's more than four times the S&P 500 average of 1.4%. For income investors, it can make an ideal investment for the long haul. But there's even more reason to invest in AT&T: the potential upside. Shares are up more than 30% in the past 12 months, but it is still a sharply discounted stock. Here are three reasons it could still rise in ...

Investors sought safety today.The stock market had a terrible end to the week, and very few companies were spared from the carnage. Three that were up are in the telecom industry and probably aren't on your list of top stocks right now. But maybe they should be.Despite the S&P 500 trading down 2.2% at 3 p.m. EDT, shares of Verizon (VZ 0.29%) have been up as much as 2.7%; AT&T (T -0.51%) was up 2.6%; and T-Mobile (TMUS 0.90%) was up 3.6% at its peak. The stocks are now essentially flat on the day, but that's ...

Despite the telecom sector’s strong performance this year since mid-April, as indicated by the S&P Telecom Select Industry Index, its growth rate remains lower than the broader market, represented by the S&P 500. The telecom sector has added about 2.49% year to date, as compared to the S&P 500’s 13.2% gain.However, the sector’s outlook remains optimistic, driven by optimistic AI forecasts and the rising market expectations of an interest rate cut in September. Both AT&T and Verizon Communications Inc. repor ...

MYND IMMERSIVE TEAMS WITH AT&T, HTC VIVE, NETGEAR AND SELECT REHABILITATION TO BUILD NATIONAL SPATIAL COMPUTING NETWORK FOR OLDER ADULTS NEW YORK, July 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Mynd Immersive, a pioneer in the field of delivering immersive therapeutics to older adults, and the CTA Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Consumer Technology Association, are thrilled to announce the launch of the Great American Elderverse™ program, supported by the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, AT&T, HTC VIVE, NETGEAR, a ...