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Sign InAs institutional investors seek to bolster portfolios with stable yield-generating assets, D.A. Davidson & Co. has increased its stake in AT&T by 11.4%. According to reports, the firm now holds 495,884 shares valued at approximately $14.4 million, a move triggered by the telecommunications giant's positive financial performance. AT&T reported an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.57 on revenue of $31.51 billion, both figures exceeding consensus expectations.
This institutional accumulation occurs as AT&T remains a focal point for dividend-focused investors, maintaining a consistent quarterly yield of approximately 5.0%. Compared to industry peers, AT&T's latest results demonstrated stronger subscriber growth resilience than Verizon, which faced margin pressures in the same period per market data. The stake increase reflects growing confidence in the company's ability to generate sufficient free cash flow to service its debt while sustaining shareholder returns.
Shares of AT&T (T) stood at $21.98 at the close of July 16, 2026, after hitting a day high of $22.18. Investors are now looking toward broader macroeconomic catalysts, including the upcoming U.S. Monetary Policy Report, which could influence the valuation of high-dividend stocks in the context of shifting interest rate expectations.