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Historical analyst accuracy
For AT&T, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 26% were profitable, average return +6% (172 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (36% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.
Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)
Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.
| Analyst / broker | Calls i | % profitable i | Avg return i |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citigroup | 16 | 38% | +12% |
| Raymond James | 15 | 0% | -12% |
| JP Morgan | 12 | 33% | +7% |
| Oppenheimer | 11 | 46% | +15% |
| Barclays | 10 | 30% | +12% |
Valuation
Is AT&T overvalued, and is it a good time to buy AT&T right now? If you're wondering, here's a recap to make up your own mind: AT&T's valuation vs its sector median, to weigh alongside analyst reliability (above) and past performance. Educational information, not buy advice.
The P/E (price ÷ earnings per share) = how many years of earnings you pay for the stock. The higher it is, the more growth the market expects — but the pricier the stock, so more vulnerable if growth disappoints. The forward P/E uses next year's expected earnings: lower than the current P/E = rising expected earnings. We compare it to the sector median to see whether the stock is expensive relative to its peers.
| Metric | AT&T | Sector median (Communication Services) |
|---|---|---|
| P/E | 8.4 | 22.4 |
| Forward P/E | 9.9 | 14.3 |
| Net margin | 17% | 10% |
👉 AT&T trades below its sector median (8.4 vs 22.4) — potentially undervalued, or lower expected growth.
📖 P/E, PEG, margin…: see the glossary
💵 Dividend : AT&T pays about $1.11/share/yr → 5.43% yield. what is this?
Frequently asked questions
Is AT&T a buy right now?
The analyst consensus on AT&T (T) is "Hold" (20 bullish, 2 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 26% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.
What is AT&T's price target?
The median 12-month price target is $29.12 (+14% vs $25.43), ranging from $20.00 to $36.00 (12 analysts).
Are analysts accurate on AT&T?
Over 1 year, 26% of analyst targets on AT&T were profitable, for an average return of +6% (across 172 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.
What is the AT&T stock forecast?
Analysts target a median of $29.12 within 12 months, i.e. +14% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $36.00, the most cautious $20.00.
What is the AT&T stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?
Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $29.12, +14%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (26%), and the stock's past trajectory.
Is AT&T overvalued?
Its P/E is 8.4, forward P/E 9.9. A forward P/E lower than the current P/E means earnings are expected to grow.
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What is JPI Invest?
JPI Invest aggregates analyst recommendations across the entire S&P 500 (plus the S&P MidCap 400), replays them against real prices and measures who predicts best — on results, not reputation. Instead of taking a price target at face value, you see each analyst's track record on each stock.
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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.