Raymond James Considers AT&T (T) a Top Large-Cap Total Return Opportunity

Group 1 - AT&T Inc. is considered one of the best value stocks in Goldman Sachs' portfolio, with a price target raised from $31 to $33 by Raymond James analyst Frank Louthan, who maintains a Buy rating [1][2] - Louthan highlighted three key metrics for telecommunication companies: Wireless post-paid subscriber growth, EPS, and free cash flow growth, indicating that AT&T is effectively executing its strategy and is expected to perform well in these areas [2] - AT&T is recognized as a top large-cap total return opportunity for the next 12 months, supported by stable wireless demand, disciplined capital allocation, and consistent cash generation [2][3] Group 2 - JPMorgan analyst Sebastiano Petti praised AT&T's capital return strategy, which includes $20 billion in share repurchases until 2027, as a factor supporting his Buy rating [3] - The company is expected to gain market share in the convergence market due to recent acquisitions, including Lumen's consumer fiber business and spectrum from EchoStar [3]