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AT&T stands out among US telecom stocks in Bernstein coverage launch

by December 10, 2024
written by December 10, 2024

Investing.com– Bernstein analysts have initiated coverage on three major U.S. telecom stocks – AT&T Inc (NYSE:T), Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), and T-Mobile (NASDAQ:TMUS) – with distinct ratings reflecting their competitive positions and growth prospects.

AT&T was rated Outperform with a price target of $28 by Jefferies. Analysts noted that AT&T is successfully refocusing on its core telecom business after years of diversifying into non-core areas. Investments in fiber have strengthened AT&T’s ability to grow its broadband market share and bundle wireless services.

While its Business Wireline segment continues to decline, the impact on margins is easing as legacy services shrink. Bernstein believes AT&T’s stable core operations and attractive dividend yield make it a compelling investment.

T-Mobile received a Market Perform rating with a $265 price target. Over the past decade, T-Mobile has grown significantly, capturing substantial market share, particularly through its Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) services, said Bernstein analysts.

The company’s broadband market share is projected to double in the next five years, and its strong use of mid-band spectrum from the Sprint merger positions it well in the 5G space, analysts said in a note.

Verizon also received a Market Perform rating, with a price target of $48. Despite losing market share in recent years, Verizon’s FWA business has performed well, surpassing subscriber targets a year ahead of schedule, the brokerage said.

New management is focusing on improving postpaid net additions, but Verizon’s smaller fiber footprint compared to AT&T limits its broadband growth potential, according to Bernstein. While its valuation is reasonable, the company faces challenges in regaining competitive momentum, analysts said.

Bernstein highlighted the telecom sector’s steady growth, driven by wireless connections and broadband demand. With 5G investments peaking, companies are now prioritizing efficiencies and bundling strategies to remain competitive. Among the three, AT&T stands out for its return to core growth and attractive dividends, the brokerage said.

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