GET DAILY SIGNALSAT&T (T, $33.02) Earnings Falls Short of Expectations, But Hopes High on WarnerMedia Division
AT&T reported mixed results for Q3 and indicated better days to come following its acquisition of media giant Time Warner this year.
The telecommunications company’s Q3 adjusted earnings came in at 90 cents per share, which is below average analyst expectations of earnings of 94 cents per share. It projects its full-year adjusted EPS at the high end of the $3.50 range.
Total operating income grew +25.2% in Q3 from the year-ago period. The growth was “primarily due to the Time Warner acquisition,” as suggested by the company.
As for revenues, they were $45.7 billion for the quarter, beating average expectations of $45.63 million, according to data compiled by Bloomberg.
Mirroring a general decline in Americans’ preference for traditional pay-TV, AT&T experienced a 346,000 net loss in traditional video customers. The company gained 49,000 subscribers in Q3 for its online video streaming DirecTV Now – a platform that the company is (quite naturally) looking to focus more on. AT&T’s WarnerMedia division – which includes HBO, Warner Bros, Turner Broadcasting, TNT, TBS and CNN - is also planning to launch a new streaming TV service by next year.
AT&T sure looks to have its hopes high on video streaming – a space already seeing ‘drama’tic growth as well as competition amongst players including Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
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Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Indicator demonstrates that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 1 day, which means it's wise to expect a price bounce in the near future.
Following a +2.84% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where T advanced for three days, in 199 of 320 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 62%.
T may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on September 24, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on T as a result. In 37 of 80 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 46%.
T moved below its 50-day moving average on September 29, 2026 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.
The 10-day moving average for T crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on October 02, 2026. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In 6 of 12 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 50%.
The 50-day moving average for T moved below the 200-day moving average on October 23, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where T declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 58%.
The Aroon Indicator for T entered a downward trend on October 26, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 46 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 58 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 59 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock slightly better than average.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 60 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (1.294) is normal, around the industry mean (1.804). P/E Ratio (6.904) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-3.948). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.511) is also within normal values, averaging (8.005). Dividend Yield (0.053) settles around the average of (0.122) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.435) is also within normal values, averaging (5.777).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 63 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. T’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
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