AT&T Stock Is Moving Lower Monday: What's Going On?
Portfolio Pulse from Adam Eckert
AT&T Inc (NYSE:T) shares dropped after announcing a data leak affecting 73 million current and former customers. The leak, discovered on the dark web, dates back to 2019 or earlier, involving personal information like social security numbers. While the source is still under investigation, AT&T is offering credit monitoring to those impacted. Despite this, AT&T claims the incident hasn't materially affected its operations. Analysts predict a 29.44% upside in AT&T's stock price by 2025, despite its historical underperformance compared to the S&P 500.
April 01, 2024 | 1:24 pm
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AT&T's stock price fell after a data breach involving 73 million individuals was revealed. The company is offering credit monitoring to affected customers and claims no material operational impact.
The immediate negative reaction in AT&T's stock price is likely due to investor concerns over the data breach's potential reputational damage and future financial liabilities, despite the company's reassurance of no material operational impact. The historical underperformance of AT&T's stock compared to the S&P 500 and the Communication Services sector may also contribute to investor caution. However, analysts' positive long-term outlook suggests potential recovery.
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