At&T (T) Stock News

AT&T (NYSE:T) has completed the sale of its remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV to TPG Capital, the U.S. and European private equity platform of TPG. This transaction marks AT&T's complete exit from DIRECTV ownership, following the previous partial stake sale.

Escala Medical Ltd., a FemTech medical device company specializing in women's health solutions, has secured $4.5 million in funding to accelerate the global expansion of its FDA-approved device for Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) treatment.

The funding round includes investment from the EIC Fund, following a €2.5 million grant awarded through the EIC Accelerator program in October 2023, along with participation from private investors in the United States and Israel. The company's flagship Mendit device, which received FDA approval and was commercially launched in 2023, has already been used in hundreds of successful procedures.

The funds will support Escala's commercial operations expansion in the U.S., preparations for European market entry pending CE approval, and international growth through a new distribution agreement covering Southeast Asia. The company currently maintains a direct sales team in the U.S. and is positioned for significant growth in 2025 and beyond.

AT&T (NYSE:T) has announced its latest dividend declarations. The company's board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share on common shares, payable on August 1, 2025, to stockholders of record as of July 10, 2025.

Additionally, the board declared dividends on preferred shares: Series A preferred stock at $312.50 per share ($0.3125 per depositary share) and Series C preferred stock at $296.875 per share ($0.296875 per depositary share). All dividends will be distributed on August 1, 2025, to shareholders of record as of July 10, 2025.

AT&T (NYSE:T) has reached a significant milestone by passing 30 million consumer and business locations with its fiber broadband network ahead of schedule, reinforcing its position as America's largest fiber internet provider. The company aims to reach approximately 60 million fiber locations by 2030, supported by its planned acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business. From 2020-2024, AT&T invested over $145 billion in wireless and wireline networks, adding 5.7 million fiber customers since 2020. The expansion includes organic growth, the Gigapower joint venture, commercial open-access agreements, and public-private partnerships. AT&T's fiber service offers multi-gig speeds with built-in security and is backed by the AT&T Guarantee, making it the first carrier to offer such guarantees for both wireless and fiber networks.

AT&T's CFO Pascal Desroches will present at the 2025 Mizuho Technology Conference on June 10 to discuss the company's strategic growth initiatives. AT&T reaffirms its 2025 financial guidance and progress on its multi-year growth plan, which focuses on customer-first approach, network investment, and increased shareholder returns. The company recently announced the acquisition of Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business, aiming to expand its fiber network to 60 million locations by 2030. AT&T reports solid Q2 2025 performance, expecting capital investment of $4.5-5 billion and free cash flow of $4 billion. The company remains committed to its $10 billion share repurchase program, planning to buy back at least $3 billion in shares by year-end 2025.

AT&T (NYSE:T) has announced that its Chief Financial Officer Pascal Desroches will participate in a fireside chat at the 2025 Mizuho Technology Conference. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10, 2025, starting at 8:15 a.m. ET. Investors and interested parties can access the live webcast and replay through AT&T's Investor Relations website. The company recommends viewers to start the webcast a few minutes before the scheduled time to account for potential schedule changes. This conference appearance represents an opportunity for investors to gain insights into AT&T's financial strategy and outlook from its CFO.

AT&T (NYSE:T) has announced it will release its second-quarter 2025 financial results on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, before the New York Stock Exchange opens. The telecommunications giant will host a conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET on the same day to discuss the quarterly performance. The earnings release and related materials will be accessible on AT&T's Investor Relations website, where investors can also access the live webcast of the conference call. Following the call, both the webcast replay and transcript will be made available for review.

Lumen Technologies (NYSE: LUMN) has announced the sale of its Mass Markets fiber-to-the-home business, including Quantum Fiber, to AT&T (NYSE: T) for $5.75 billion in cash. The deal includes approximately 95% of Quantum Fiber, covering ~4 million enablements and nearly 1 million subscribers generating over $750 million in annualized revenue. Lumen will retain its core infrastructure, including national, regional, state, and metro fiber backbone networks, to focus on enterprise customers. The company plans to use $4.2 billion in net proceeds to reduce debt, cutting annual interest expenses by $300 million. The transaction will reduce Lumen's net debt to aEBITDA ratio from 4.9x to 3.9x and decrease fiber-related capital expenditures by $1 billion annually. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

AT&T (NYSE: T) has agreed to acquire Lumen's Mass Markets fiber business for $5.75 billion in an all-cash transaction, expected to close in H1 2026. The deal includes 1 million fiber subscribers and over 4 million fiber locations across 11 U.S. states. This acquisition will expand AT&T's presence in major metro areas including Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis-St. Paul, and Seattle. AT&T aims to reach approximately 60 million total fiber locations by 2030, roughly doubling its current coverage. Post-closing, AT&T plans to sell partial ownership of NetworkCo to an equity partner within 6-12 months. The company maintains its 2025 guidance and commitment to its $10 billion share repurchase program, with plans to repurchase at least $3 billion by year-end.