AT&T Confirms 2025 Targets, Cash Flow Strength And Debt Reduction Plan: Details
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Mar 11 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Financial Performance and Projections: AT&T Inc. confirmed it is on track to meet its 2025 financial targets, maintaining adjusted EPS guidance of $1.97 to $2.07 for FY25 and projecting over $16 billion in free cash flow for the year. The company also expects significant cash payments from its DIRECTV stake sale and has outlined a strategy to generate over $50 billion in financial capacity within three years.
Market Response: Following the announcement, AT&T shares saw a slight decline of 0.95%, trading at $27.02 premarket, while investors can gain exposure through ETFs like iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) and WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF (WBIY).
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Wall Street analysts forecast IYZ stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for IYZ is USD with a low forecast of USD and a high forecast of USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
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About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
