AT&T (NYSE:T) Stock Purchase Revealed by Rep. David Taylor

Representative David Taylor (Republican-Ohio) recently bought shares of AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T). In a filing disclosed on October 15th, the Representative disclosed that they had bought between $1,001 and $15,000 in AT&T stock on October 9th. The trade occurred in the Representative’s “DAVID TAYLOR TRUST > SCHWAB JOINT BROKERAGE #1 (HOME GROWN)” account.

Representative David Taylor also recently made the following trade(s):

• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 10/12/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Fifth Third Bancorp (NASDAQ:FITB) on 10/9/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of RPM International (NYSE:RPM) on 10/9/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Marathon Petroleum (NYSE:MPC) on 9/22/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Home Depot (NYSE:HD) on 9/22/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 9/22/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Installed Building Products (NYSE:IBP) on 9/8/2026.
• Purchased $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Procter & Gamble (NYSE:PG) on 9/8/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Amgen (NASDAQ:AMGN) on 8/26/2026.
• Sold $1,001 – $15,000 in shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ:VRTX) on 8/26/2026.

AT&T Stock Down 0.2%

Shares of NYSE T opened at $23.44 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06. AT&T Inc. has a 12 month low of $19.89 and a 12 month high of $29.43. The firm has a market capitalization of $160.65 billion, a PE ratio of 7.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 0.25. The firm has a fifty day simple moving average of $24.98 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $24.44.

AT&T (NYSE:T) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $31.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $31.80 billion. AT&T had a net margin of 16.94% and a return on equity of 12.86%. AT&T’s quarterly revenue was up 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business posted $0.54 earnings per share. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. Equities analysts expect that AT&T Inc. will post 2.33 earnings per share for the current year.

AT&T Dividend Announcement

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 2nd. Shareholders of record on Monday, October 12th will be issued a $0.2775 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 9th. This represents a $1.11 annualized dividend and a yield of 4.7%. AT&T’s dividend payout ratio is 36.75%.

AT&T News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mexico exit supports U.S. investment: AT&T agreed to sell its Mexican wireless operations to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for approximately $2 billion. Management plans to redirect resources toward U.S. fiber and 5G, while the transaction should simplify AT&T’s international footprint and provide additional financial flexibility. AT&T Agrees To Exit Its Mexican Wireless Business
• Positive Sentiment: Fiber expansion remains a growth priority: AT&T’s $5.75 billion acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ consumer fiber business adds more than 1 million subscribers and reaches over 4 million locations. The deal could accelerate broadband expansion and strengthen AT&T’s ability to bundle fiber with wireless services. AT&T Does Buying Fiber Create More Value Than Building It?
• Positive Sentiment: AT&T expanded its customer-service guarantee, promising access to an expert within five minutes or a callback, with additional support for customers combining fiber and wireless services. The initiative could aid customer retention, although its direct financial impact is uncertain. AT&T Expands America’s Best Guarantee
• Neutral Sentiment: Construction of AT&T’s planned $1 billion-plus Plano headquarters campus is expected to begin December 1, with completion targeted for March 2029. The project reinforces its corporate presence but represents a substantial long-term capital commitment. AT&T Plano Headquarters Construction Eyed for December 1 Start
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are awaiting third-quarter results on October 21. Beyond revenue and EPS, attention will likely center on wireless subscribers, broadband growth, cash flow, and management’s outlook. Countdown to AT&T Q3 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Bernstein downgraded AT&T to Market Perform amid concerns that SpaceX’s satellite connectivity could increase competitive pressure on traditional wireless operators. The downgrade adds near-term selling pressure ahead of earnings. AT&T Stock Downgraded Over SpaceX

Institutional Trading of AT&T

Several institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. State Street Corp grew its stake in shares of AT&T by 5.8% during the 2nd quarter. State Street Corp now owns 334,273,613 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $6,919,464,000 after acquiring an additional 18,468,679 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in AT&T by 4.6% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 125,191,700 shares of the technology company’s stock worth $3,629,307,000 after acquiring an additional 5,449,222 shares during the last quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp raised its position in AT&T by 12.7% during the first quarter. Bank of New York Mellon Corp now owns 72,764,509 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $2,109,443,000 after purchasing an additional 8,197,935 shares during the period. GQG Partners LLC purchased a new stake in AT&T during the second quarter valued at approximately $1,223,364,000. Finally, UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC raised its position in AT&T by 2.5% during the second quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 55,616,152 shares of the technology company’s stock valued at $1,151,254,000 after purchasing an additional 1,336,556 shares during the period. 57.10% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of analysts have recently commented on T shares. The Goldman Sachs Group set a $30.00 target price on shares of AT&T in a report on Wednesday, July 22nd. BNP Paribas Exane upgraded shares of AT&T from a “neutral” rating to an “outperform” rating and increased their price target for the stock from $26.00 to $30.00 in a research note on Monday, September 21st. TD Cowen increased their price target on shares of AT&T from $32.00 to $33.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Barclays dropped their price objective on shares of AT&T from $26.00 to $24.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, July 8th. Finally, Argus dropped their price objective on shares of AT&T from $33.00 to $30.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Eleven investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $29.05.

About Representative Taylor

David Taylor (Republican Party) is a member of the U.S. House, representing Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He assumed office on January 3, 2025. His current term ends on January 3, 2027.

Taylor (Republican Party) ran for election to the U.S. House to represent Ohio’s 2nd Congressional District. He won in the general election on November 5, 2024.

David Taylor graduated from Amelia High School. Taylor earned degrees from Miami University (Ohio) and the University of Dayton School of Law. Taylor’s career experience includes working as an attorney and as a businessman at Sardinia Ready Mix, Inc.

AT&T Company Profile

AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, broadband, and related connectivity services. Its offerings include mobile voice and data plans, internet access, fiber broadband, fixed wireless services, and business communications solutions.

The company serves consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations primarily in the United States. AT&T’s business operations include wireless network services, wireline connectivity, fiber-optic internet, voice services, and networking solutions designed to connect locations, devices, and applications.

AT&T traces its history to the Bell System and has operated under its current corporate name since 2005, following the acquisition of AT&T Corp.