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Jun 15, 2020
Will AT&T (T, $30.48) sell WB Games in $4 bn deal?

Will AT&T (T, $30.48) sell WB Games in $4 bn deal?

Telecommunications giant AT&T  is reportedly considering selling its Warner Bros. gaming segment (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, or WB Games  )in a $4 billion deal.

According to CNBC, AT&T wants to reduce its $165 billion debt. Potential buyers could be Take-Two Interactive Software  , Activision Blizzard  and Electronic Arts .

The gaming business was acquired as part of the 2018 buyout of Time Warner assets by AT&T.

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted AT&T’s revenue, especially as  several television advertisers are apparently postponing/calling off deals with broadcast and cable outlets.

T's in Downtrend: Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) Histogram crosses below signal line

This is a Bearish indicator signaling T's price could decline. Traders may explore shorting the ticker or looking at put options. In 26 of 48 cases where T's MACD histogram became negative, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 54%.

Current price $30.48 crossed the resistance line at $30.28 and is trading between $30.55 resistance and $30.28 resistance lines. Throughout the month of 05/12/20 - 06/12/20, the price experienced a +6% Uptrend, while the week of 06/05/20 - 06/12/20 shows a -7% Downtrend.

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator appears to be shifting from an Uptrend to a Downtrend. In 13 of 29 cases where T's RSI indicator exited the overbought zone, the price fell further within the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 45%.

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on June 11, 2020. Traders may consider selling the ticker, shorting the ticker, or exploring put options. In 41 of 81 cases where T's Momentum Indicator fell below the 0 level, its price fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 51%.

The higher Bollinger Band was broken -- a price fall is expected as the ticker heads toward the middle band, which invites the trader to consider selling or shorting the ticker, or exploring put options. In 17 of 41 cases where T's price broke its higher Bollinger Band, its price dropped further during the following month. The odds of a continued Downtrend are 41%.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Indicator is in the oversold zone -- be on the watch for T's price rising or consolidating in the future. At that time, consider buying the ticker or exploring call options.

The price moved above its 50-day Moving Average, which indicates a change from a Downtrend to an Uptrend. In 17 of 37 similar backtested cases where T's price crossed above its 50-day Moving Average, its price rose further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 46%.

The 10-day Moving Average for this ticker crossed above its 50-day Moving Average on May 28, 2020, which can be construed as a buy signal, indicating that the trend is shifting higher. In 7 of 18 similar cases where T's 10-day Moving Average crossed above its 50-day Moving Average, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 39%.

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 105 of 282 similar cases where T Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 37%.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

Tickeron has a positive outlook on this ticker and predicts a further increase by more than 4.00% within the next month with a likelihood of 71%. During the last month, the daily ratio of advancing to declining volumes was 1.82 to 1.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 67 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. T’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 73, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 62 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly weaker than average sales and a marginally 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 Price Growth Rating for this company is 59 (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.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 22 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to outstanding 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 Valuation Rating of 7 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is seriously undervalued 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 (1.22) is normal, around the industry mean (1.75). P/E Ratio (15.44) is within average values for comparable stocks, (655.67). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.00) is also within normal values, averaging (8.69). T has a moderately high Dividend Yield (5.25) as compared to the industry average of (2.59). P/S Ratio (1.17) is also within normal values, averaging (1.86).

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T in +2.62% Uptrend, rising for three consecutive days on July 08, 2026

Moving higher for three straight days is viewed as a bullish sign. Keep an eye on this stock for future growth. Considering data from situations where T advanced for three days, in of 311 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

Price Prediction Chart

Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where T's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 37 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 55 cases where T's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

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 June 24, 2026. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on T as a result. In of 85 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for T turned negative on June 30, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 57 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 57 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

The 50-day moving average for T moved below the 200-day moving average on June 04, 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 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for T entered a downward trend on July 08, 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 Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (1.338) is normal, around the industry mean (10.172). P/E Ratio (7.111) is within average values for comparable stocks, (31.380). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (1.475) is also within normal values, averaging (10.126). Dividend Yield (0.053) settles around the average of (0.044) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.190) is also within normal values, averaging (7.796).

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (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 Price Growth Rating for this company is (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.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating well-balanced risk and returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 86, placing this stock slightly better than average.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than 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.

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), AT&T (NYSE:T), Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Lumen Technologies (NYSE:LUMN).

Industry description

Major telecommunications include companies that make communication possible across the globe – by providing voice and data transmission via multiple channels such as phone or the Internet, through airwaves or cables, through wires or wirelessly. The ease with which we connect with anyone, anywhere in the world is thanks in large part to the infrastructure created by the telecom industry. Some major telecom players include AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Major Telecommunications Industry is 17.59B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 714.84K to 217.48B. SFTBY holds the highest valuation in this group at 217.48B. The lowest valued company is CPROF at 714.84K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Major Telecommunications Industry was -1%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -2%, and the average quarterly price growth was 7%. OPTU experienced the highest price growth at 25%, while CABO experienced the biggest fall at -23%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Major Telecommunications Industry was -41%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 17% and the average quarterly volume growth was 30%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 54
P/E Growth Rating: 70
Price Growth Rating: 58
SMR Rating: 74
Profit Risk Rating: 85
Seasonality Score: 4 (-100 ... +100)
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