AT&T Rises 1.21% as S&P 500 Falls 0.64% 5.58% Monthly Gain Outpaces Tech Sector Volume Ranks 105th

On August 29, 2025, AT&T (T) rose 1.21% to $29.26, outperforming the S&P 500’s 0.64% decline and the Nasdaq’s 1.15% drop. The stock traded with a volume of 0.78 billion shares, ranking 105th in market activity. Analysts highlighted its 5.58% monthly gain, exceeding the tech sector’s 2.91% and S&P 500’s 1.91% rise. Earnings expectations remain critical, with projected EPS of $0.54 for the quarter, a 10% year-over-year decline, and full-year estimates at $2.05 per share. Revenue forecasts of $30.95 billion for the quarter reflect a 2.45% increase from the prior year.

Valuation metrics show a forward P/E of 14.13, below the industry average of 20.84, and a PEG ratio of 3.58, slightly above the 3.39 average for the Wireless National industry. Analyst revisions over the past month have shifted the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate upward by 0.06%, though AT&T holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold). The stock’s performance remains tied to earnings updates and near-term estimate revisions, which historically correlate with price momentum.

Backtest data from Zacks indicates that stocks with a #1 Zacks Rank have averaged +25% annual returns since 1988. AT&T’s recent 1.21% gain aligns with its 5.58% monthly advance, but earnings contraction and mixed valuation metrics suggest caution. Investors are advised to monitor upcoming reports for confirmation of trends.