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An operating expense is an expense a business incurs through its normal business operations. Often abbreviated as OPEX.

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Shares outstanding refer to a company's stock currently held by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company's officers and insiders.

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AT&T

AT&T Mobility is a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T that provides wireless services to 138.8 million subscribers in the United States including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. AT&T Mobility is the second largest wireless telecommunications provider in the United States and Puerto Rico behind Verizon Wireless.

AT&T Mobility

The Pacific Bell Telephone Company (Pacific Bell) is a telephone company that provides telephone service in California. The company is owned by AT&T Inc. through AT&T Teleholdings. The company has been known by a number of names during which its service area has changed.

Pacific Bell

DirecTV (stylized as DIRECTV) is an American direct broadcast satellite service provider and is a subsidiary of AT&T. DirecTV transmits digital satellite television and audio to households in the United States, Latin America and the Caribbean. Its primary competitors are Dish Network and cable television providers. AT&T acquired DirecTV in a transaction valued at $67.1 billion.

Direct TV

Leap Wireless is a telecommunications operator that provided wireless services to approximately 4.6 million subscribers, the 5th largest, through its subsidiary, Cricket Communications, Inc. (Cricket Wireless). It was headquartered in San Diego, California. Leap Wireless and Cricket Wireless are both subsidiaries of AT&T.

Leap Wireless

Cricket Wireless is an American prepaid wireless service provider in the United States. Cricket Wireless is a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T Inc. that offers mobile voice, text, and data. Cricket Wireless was founded in 1999 by Leap Wireless International, Inc. On July 12, 2013, AT&T Inc. agreed to acquire Cricket's parent company Leap Wireless International for $1.2 billion.

Cricket Wireless

Vyatta is a provider of software-based virtual routers, virtual firewalls and VPN products for Internet Protocol networks (IPv4 and IPv6). A free download of Vyatta has been available since March 2006. The system is a specialized Debian-based Linux distribution with networking applications such as Quagga, OpenVPN, and many others. A standardized management console, similar to Juniper JUNOS or Cisco IOS, in addition to a web-based GUI and traditional Linux system commands, provides configuration of the system and applications. In recent versions of Vyatta, web-based management interface is supplied only in the subscription edition. However, all functionality is available through KVM, serial console or SSH/telnet protocols. The software runs on standard x86-64 servers.

Vyatta

AT&T, Inc. is a holding company, which engages in the provision of telecommunications and technology services. It operates through the Communications and Latin America segments. The Communications segment offers wireless, wireline telecom, and broadband services to businesses and consumers located in the US and businesses globally. The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, TX.

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AT&T reports robust Q4 performance, eyes growth through strategic investments

AT&T's Q4 2022 earnings call highlighted strong performance in wireless and fiber segments, along with a focus on cost savings and debt reduction. The company's 2023 strategy aims for sustainable growth and financial strength amidst industry challenges, emphasizing customer value propositions and service revenue growth.

AT&T reports solid Q1 earnings, focuses on 5G future

AT&T had a solid quarter with a focus on operational execution and cost restructuring.
The company remains confident in its full-year outlook for free cash flow of $16 billion or better.
AT&T's emphasis on durable customer relationships and infrastructure positions it well for the future.
Despite challenges in wireless performance, AT&T's strategic initiatives are driving growth opportunities.

AT&T reports robust Q2 earnings, eyes debt reduction and fiber expansion

AT&T's strong performance in wireless and fiber businesses, coupled with cost-saving initiatives and debt reduction efforts, positions the company for future growth. Despite market challenges and competition, AT&T remains focused on expanding its fiber footprint and enhancing infrastructure. The company's strategic investments and modernization efforts underscore its commitment to long-term success.

AT&T reports robust Q3 performance, eyes growth through 5G and fiber

AT&T's Q3 2023 earnings call highlighted strong financial performance, driven by successful 5G and fiber investments. The company's focus on high-value customers, operational efficiency, and market share gains positions it well for future growth. Challenges include slowing device upgrade rates and transitioning Business Wireline, while opportunities lie in debt reduction and sustainable growth strategies.

AT&T excels in Q4 2023, eyes growth through strategic investments

AT&T's Q4 2023 Earnings Call showcased strong financial performance, strategic investments in 5G and fiber, and a commitment to sustainable growth. The company aims to continue expanding its customer base, improving financial metrics, and delivering shareholder value through prudent capital allocation and operational efficiencies.

AT&T reports solid Q1 performance, focuses on 5G-fiber convergence

AT&T's Q1 2024 earnings call highlighted strong performance in key segments, strategic capital allocation, and growth opportunities in underpenetrated markets. Despite challenges in Business Wireline, the company remains focused on driving convergence between 5G and fiber for enhanced customer value and sustainable growth.

AT&T reports strong Q2 results, focuses on growth strategies

AT&T's Q2 performance reflects growth in key subscriber segments and EBITDA, driven by strategic focus areas.
While challenges like industry slowdown exist, AT&T's differentiation and convergence strategy position it well for the future.
The company's commitment to financial targets and investments in growth signal a positive outlook.
Opportunities for expansion through network enhancements and service improvements are key focus areas.

AT&T posts solid Q3 results, shifts focus to 5G and fiber

AT&T's Q3 2024 Earnings Call highlighted strong performance in Mobility and positive broadband net adds in Consumer Wireline. The company's strategic focus on 5G and fiber connectivity was emphasized through the sale of their DIRECTV stake.

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EchoStar

Pre-market futures are down this morning following a modest up-week across major indexes. Nothing major at this hour — it looks like a slight roll-back ahead of a new Jobs Week, which gets underway tomorrow.

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DirecTV agreed to buy satellite rival Dish network Monday, ending decades of on-and-off talks in a deal that will create one of the country's largest pay TV distributors with a combined 20 million subscribers.

DirecTV to buy debt-laden rival Dish for $1 after decades-long pursuit

AT&T's decision to sell its controlling stake in DIrecTV means the company will completely exit the satellite TV segment. It will also help the company focus on its core business.

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Amid controversy within the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will step down next month. That will end his three-year run holding the country's top elected office.

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The telecom has agreed to sell its 70% stake to private equity firm TPG Inc.

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Move clears the way for DirecTV to pursue a merger with rival pay-TV company Dish

AT&T to sell controlling stake in DirecTV to TPG for $7.6 billion in cash payments through 2029

AT&T said on Monday it would sell its 70% stake in satellite TV service DirecTV to private equity firm TPG for $7.6 billion, exiting a business marked by declining distributions for the telecom operator.

AT&T sells 70% stake in DirecTV to TPG for $7.6 bln

DALLAS , Sept. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T (NYSE:T) ("the Company") reached an agreement to sell its remaining stake in DIRECTV to TPG.

AT&T Sells Remaining Stake in DIRECTV to TPG

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SAN FRANCISCO & FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TPG (NASDAQ: TPG), a leading global alternative asset management firm, today announced it has reached an agreement to acquire from AT&T the remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV that it does not already own. TPG will invest in DIRECTV through TPG Capital, the firm's U.S. and European private equity platform. Since 2021, DIRECTV has operated as a joint venture between AT&T and TPG consisting of DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse video service.

TPG to Acquire AT&T's 70% Stake in DIRECTV

EchoStar is in advanced talks to sell satellite TV provider Dish Network to rival DirecTV, according to people familiar with the matter. While the sides hope to complete a deal by Monday, no deal is assured, and the talks may still fall apart, said the people.

EchoStar nears deal to sell Dish to DirecTV with $2 billion debt payment looming

DALLAS , Sept. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on the company's common shares, payable November 1, 2024.

AT&T Declares Dividends on Common and Preferred Shares

Shares of Dish Network parent EchoStar surged on heavy trading volume Friday on reports of a merger agreement could soon be reached between Dish and satellite TV rival DirecTV. With an hour left in the trading day, the stock was up 9% at $28.08.

Stock In Dish Network Parent EchoStar Surges On DirecTV Merger Reports

The Wall Street Journal reported DirecTV could acquire rival Dish, creating one of the nation's largest pay-TV providers, in a deal that could be announced as soon as Monday.

Satellite-TV rivals DirecTV, Dish reportedly in advanced merger talks

A deal, which could come Monday, would create one of the country's largest pay-TV distributors.

DirecTV and Dish Near Deal That Has Eluded Them for Years

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With the Federal Reserve kickstarting a new rate-cutting cycle, dividend stocks have become even more attractive. On Wednesday, the Fed made a hefty 50 basis points cut, surprising many who had anticipated a more modest 25 basis point reduction.

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AT&T shares rebounded impressively, generating 28.68% YTD returns, outperforming the S&P 500's 11.2% gains, prompting an upgrade to a "buy" rating. Strong Q2 results with 419,000 new wireless subscribers and a 0.7% churn rate, alongside a 9% increase in free cash flow, support this upgrade. Despite an 8% decline in mobility equipment revenue, AT&T's valuation remains attractive, trading at 9.14x 2026 earnings and 7.4x free cash flow.

AT&T: Surging Higher On Stronger Outlook (Rating Upgrade)

While rate-cut optimism could be helping AT&T's stock toward its best month in nearly two years, there's also been growing validation of the company's fiber strategy.

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AT&T's fundamentals have improved since refocusing on telecommunications. Lower interest rates make AT&T's 5.1% dividend yield more attractive.

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AT&T's stock has appreciated due to a favorable macro environment and successful deleveraging, making it an attractive long-term investment. Growth catalysts include expanding fiber footprint, increasing subscribers, and solid mobility business performance, supporting continued momentum. AT&T's improved debt profile and high dividend yield make it appealing, especially with expected Federal Reserve rate cuts.

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AT&T's Fiber Broadband growth and increased free cash flow make it a compelling option for passive income investors, with a low dividend payout ratio. The Telco's reaffirmed 2024 free cash flow forecast and low valuation based on profits bolster the investment thesis despite recent 52-week highs. AT&T's stock remains moderately valued at 9.5x leading profits, with an intrinsic value estimate of $23-$25, driven by robust FCF growth.

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