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DALLAS, Aug. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Key Takeaways: AT&T (NYSE:T) elected Kelly Grier to its board of directors, effective Sept. 1. She will serve on the Human Resources Committee and the Corporate Development and Finance Committee. Scott Ford will retire from the AT&T Board of Directors, effective Sept. 1, after 13 years of distinguished service. Grier is the former U.S. Chair and Americas Managing Partner (CEO) of Ernst & Young LLP (EY). Over the course of her 30-plus-year career at EY, Grier served in many leadership roles both in the U.S. and overseas, including Vice Chair and Central Region Managing Partner and Americas Vice Chair of Talent. "Kelly's financial and leadership expertise are valuable additions to our strong and capable board," said John Stankey, CEO and chairman of AT&T's Board of Directors. "I am excited to have her wisdom, experience and input as we continue our transformation in pursuit of our goal to be America's best connectivity provider. Finally, I would like

AT&T's earnings are finally aligning with its streamlined business after years of divestitures. The recent Lumen acquisition is a focused, synergistic move. Ongoing results from core businesses now dominate.

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Fairfax County, Virginia--(Newsfile Corp. - August 13, 2025) - Last week, AT&T marked a significant milestone with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new regional hub in the Chantilly-area of Fairfax County. The five-story, 111,000-square-foot office building located at 4807 Stonecroft Boulevard in Chantilly at the Westfields International Center at Dulles now serves as home to more than 500 AT&T team members and reflects the company's continued investment in innovation, collaboration, and the future of work.

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AT&T's renewed focus on core telecom operations drives stable revenue, strong free cash flow, and positions it as a premium, undervalued investment opportunity. Dividend yield is solid at 3.9%, with a low payout ratio and 40 years of consistent payments, outpacing main competitor Verizon in growth potential. Aggressive debt reduction—down 31% since 2021—strengthens AT&T's balance sheet, with net debt and leverage ratios improving versus peers.

AT&T's massive debt load, hugely negative tangible book value, and stagnant business growth rate make the stock unattractive for long-term investors. After a multi-year price rebound, AT&T's dividend yield is now historically low and barely exceeds risk-free Treasury yields, slashing its appeal for income investors. The current valuation is expensive relative to the past decade of trading, with technical momentum fading since April.