LQAI1.810%
as of Oct 22
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GrowthAT&T INC
AT&T Inc. provides telecommunications and technology services worldwide. It operates through two segments, Communications and Latin America. The Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, carrying cases/protective covers, and wireless chargers through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores.
Close · 3M
-10.13%
Held by 3 AI ETFs
Signal performance
Each tracked ETF's moves on this stock, grouped by fund. Returns are measured from the signal date to the latest close — hypothetical, no commissions or slippage.
Buy signals20
Win rate0% (0/20)
Avg buy return-13.73%
LQAI · Accumulation · 5d
weight 1.710% → 1.840% (+0.130 pp)·stock down 8.0% in the 30 days before
Oct 20·entry $23.42·now $20.93Fresh
-10.63%
since Oct 20
LQAI · Weight increase · 5d
weight 1.710% → 1.870% (+0.160 pp)·stock down 7.7% in the 30 days before
Oct 16·entry $23.44·now $20.93Fresh
-10.71%
since Oct 16
LQAI · Weight increase · 4d
weight 1.710% → 1.840% (+0.130 pp)·stock down 9.1% in the 30 days before
Oct 15·entry $23.50·now $20.93Fresh
-10.94%
since Oct 15
LQAI · Weight increase · 3d
weight 1.710% → 1.810% (+0.100 pp)·stock down 13.7% in the 30 days before
Oct 14·entry $23.05·now $20.93Fresh
-9.20%
since Oct 14
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.710% → 1.760% (+0.050 pp)·stock down 13.8% in the 30 days before
Oct 13·entry $22.85·now $20.93Fresh
-8.40%
since Oct 13
LQAI · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.860% → 1.920% (+0.060 pp)·stock down 1.1% in the 30 days before
Oct 8·entry $24.87·now $20.93Fresh
-15.84%
since Oct 8
LQAI · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.910% → 1.880% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 6.4% in the 30 days before
Oct 2·entry $24.30·now $20.93
-13.87%
since Oct 2
LQAI · New entry · 1d
weight 0 → 1.910% (new)·stock down 5.9% in the 30 days before
Sep 29·entry $24.48·now $20.93Fresh
-14.50%
since Sep 29
-11.73%
since Aug 6
-9.82%
since Jul 30
-12.57%
since Jul 29
-15.13%
since Jul 28
AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.550% → 0.050% (-1.500 pp)·stock down 6.5% in the 30 days before
Oct 1·entry $24.30·now $20.93
-13.87%
since Oct 1
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.520% → 1.560% (+0.040 pp)·stock down 1.9% in the 30 days before
Sep 25·entry $25.38·now $20.93Fresh
-17.53%
since Sep 25
AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.550% → 1.520% (-0.030 pp)·stock down 1.5% in the 30 days before
Sep 23·entry $25.30·now $20.93
-17.27%
since Sep 23
AIEQ · Weight decrease · 2d
weight 1.640% → 1.550% (-0.090 pp)·stock up 1.1% in the 30 days before
Sep 18·entry $25.40·now $20.93
-17.60%
since Sep 18
AIEQ · Accumulation · 5d
weight 1.540% → 1.640% (+0.100 pp)·stock up 4.8% in the 30 days before
Sep 16·entry $25.86·now $20.93Fresh
-19.06%
since Sep 16
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 1.530% → 1.580% (+0.050 pp)·stock up 7.5% in the 30 days before
Sep 13·entry $26.51·now $20.93Fresh
-21.05%
since Sep 13
AIEQ · Sudden change · 1d
weight 0.820% → 1.550% (+0.730 pp)·stock up 10.2% in the 30 days before
Sep 1·entry $26.00·now $20.93
-19.50%
since Sep 1
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.800% → 0.820% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 4.9% in the 30 days before
Aug 26·entry $25.87·now $20.93Fresh
-19.10%
since Aug 26
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.770% → 0.800% (+0.030 pp)·stock up 9.2% in the 30 days before
Aug 20·entry $25.15·now $20.93Fresh
-16.78%
since Aug 20
AIEQ · Weight increase · 2d
weight 0.750% → 0.770% (+0.020 pp)·stock up 14.0% in the 30 days before
Aug 12·entry $24.25·now $20.93Fresh
-13.69%
since Aug 12
-12.02%
since Aug 7
-11.28%
since Aug 2
BUZZ · Exit · 1d
weight 0.290% → 0 (exited)·stock up 9.2% in the 30 days before
Aug 20·entry $25.15·now $20.93
-16.78%
since Aug 20
-9.98%
since Jul 31
-9.82%
since Jul 30
-12.57%
since Jul 29
-15.13%
since Jul 28
Sell signals show what the stock did after the AI exited. A negative number means the AI's exit was well-timed.
Buffett-style framework
Fails the frameworkas of Sep 13
The AI ETFs, particularly AIEQ, are showing an accumulating trend and a substantial recent increase in their AT&T holdings. This contrasts with the framework's "Fail" verdict, which identifies significant concerns regarding management's historical capital allocation and the company's persistent debt burden.
- Circle of CompetenceThe predictable, recurring revenue streams from subscriptions in a mature, essential service industry allow for reasonable ten-year cash flow projections.
- Economic MoatAT&T benefits from significant scale-driven cost advantages, high barriers to entry due to massive infrastructure requirements, and moderate switching costs for its customers.
- ManagementHistorical capital allocation decisions involving large, often criticized, acquisitions and subsequent divestitures raise concerns about long-term management discipline despite recent deleveraging efforts.
- Financial HealthDespite a strong current ROE, the company's historically high debt levels and significant capital expenditure requirements raise concerns about undue leverage and its long-term financial flexibility.
- Margin of SafetyWhile current valuation multiples appear low, the underlying concerns about financial health and past capital allocation prevent a confident assessment of a defensible margin of safety for a high-quality business.
While AT&T operates within a predictable industry and possesses strong economic moats, it ultimately fails the value investing framework. This is primarily due to historical concerns regarding management's capital allocation discipline and the company's long-standing substantial debt, which together undermine the assessment of a true margin of safety.
Educational interpretation generated by AI applying frameworks Warren Buffett documented in his shareholder letters and other public writings. Not a statement by Mr. Buffett or Berkshire Hathaway, and not investment advice.