Bernstein Names AT&T (T) Top Telecom Pick for 2026, Barclays Stays Neutral

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is one of the 12 Best 5G Stocks to Invest in According to Hedge Funds. On January 15, Bernstein named AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) as its top pick in the US telecom market for 2026, even as competition in the industry is expected to grow. The research firm noted that the telecom sector is “entering a new era of competition” after a difficult 2025, when quarterly updates pointed to “worsening competitive dynamics.” These challenges erased much of the gains made by telecom companies. Cable provide ...