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AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T Inc. Raises $6 Billion as 5G and Fiber Bet Enters a Debt Test

AT&T closed a $6 billion sale of long-dated notes on April 30, with maturities ranging from 2033 to 2066, according to an SEC filing. The company reported first-quarter free cash flow of $2.5 billion, down from $3.1 billion a year earlier, citing higher capital investment. AT&T is preparing to close a $23 billion purchase of EchoStar spectrum licenses. CFO Pascal Desroches said net debt to adjusted EBITDA rose to 2.71 times.
Lumentum Holdings Stock Jumps as S&P 500 Addition Extends Nvidia-Linked AI Optics Rally (News Release Archive)

Lumentum Holdings Stock Jumps as S&P 500 Addition Extends Nvidia-Linked AI Optics Rally (News Release Archive)

Lumentum shares rose 10.6% to $617.81 in New York trading after S&P Dow Jones Indices said it will add the company to the S&P 500 on March 23. The move follows Nvidia’s $2 billion investment and a multiyear purchase agreement announced last week. Peers Coherent and Vertiv also gained. Lumentum reported second-quarter revenue up 65.5% to $665.5 million and forecast third-quarter revenue of up to $830 million.
AT&T stock closes out a sharp two-day rally — here’s what matters before Monday

AT&T stock closes out a sharp two-day rally — here’s what matters before Monday

AT&T shares rose 4.3% to $26.21 on Friday, extending a two-day rally to nearly 9%. The surge follows a $10 billion buyback, fiber expansion plans, and a new reporting structure. AT&T reported 283,000 new fiber customers and $4.2 billion in free cash flow for the quarter. Investors await T-Mobile’s Feb. 11 earnings for signals on sector pricing.
AT&T stock price jumps 4% as buyback plan and fiber deals take center stage

AT&T stock price jumps 4% as buyback plan and fiber deals take center stage

AT&T shares rose 4.3% to $26.21 Friday, outperforming a falling S&P 500. The company set new financial targets, aiming for over $18 billion in free cash flow in 2026 and more than $21 billion by 2028, with plans to return $45 billion to shareholders. AT&T is pursuing two major deals worth $29 billion to expand fiber and 5G. Some analysts remain cautious despite the rally.
AT&T stock price jumps nearly 4% as Verizon Communications buyback jolts telecom shares

AT&T stock price jumps nearly 4% as Verizon Communications buyback jolts telecom shares

AT&T shares rose 3.7% to $26.06 as telecom stocks rallied Friday. The company reported Q4 adjusted earnings of 52 cents per share on $33.5 billion revenue, beating forecasts. AT&T expects to close its $6 billion Lumen fiber deal and $23 billion EchoStar spectrum purchase early this year. The firm projects 2026 adjusted earnings of $2.25–$2.35 per share and over $18 billion in free cash flow.
AT&T stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook and $45B return plan — fiber deals in focus

AT&T stock jumps on upbeat 2026 outlook and $45B return plan — fiber deals in focus

AT&T shares rose 4.9% to $24.14 Wednesday after reporting a 3.6% revenue increase to $33.5 billion for the fourth quarter and $4.2 billion in free cash flow. The company reaffirmed plans to return over $45 billion to shareholders through 2028 and projected at least $18 billion in free cash flow by 2026. Trading volume topped 52 million shares. Investors watched pending fiber and spectrum deals and signs of easing wireless churn.
AT&T stock price jumps on 2026 outlook as fiber, spectrum deals come into focus

AT&T stock price jumps on 2026 outlook as fiber, spectrum deals come into focus

AT&T shares rose 4.7% to $24.08 in early New York trading Wednesday after the company raised profit and cash-flow forecasts through 2028. The carrier now targets over $18 billion in free cash flow by 2026 and annual capital spending of $23–$24 billion. Fourth-quarter revenue reached $33.5 billion, with adjusted EPS at $0.52. AT&T added 421,000 postpaid phone subscribers and 283,000 fiber net additions.
EchoStar stock drops nearly 3% as Crown Castle seeks $3.5 billion from Dish Wireless

EchoStar stock drops nearly 3% as Crown Castle seeks $3.5 billion from Dish Wireless

EchoStar shares dropped 2.9% to $127.24 in midday trading Thursday after Crown Castle terminated a Dish Wireless agreement and said it will pursue over $3.5 billion in payments. The dispute comes as EchoStar restructures its wireless business and sells spectrum to SpaceX. Traders are watching FCC deadlines tied to SpaceX’s planned satellite-to-phone service using EchoStar spectrum.
EchoStar Corporation (SATS) stock jumps nearly 6% as Dish vendor dispute hits FCC SpaceX review

EchoStar Corporation (SATS) stock jumps nearly 6% as Dish vendor dispute hits FCC SpaceX review

EchoStar shares jumped 5.9% to $131.09 in after-hours trading following news that Crown Castle accused Dish Wireless of defaulting on over $3.5 billion in payments. Crown Castle has ended its infrastructure deal with Dish and, along with other vendors, is urging the FCC to impose conditions on EchoStar’s pending spectrum transfer to SpaceX. The FCC’s timeline for spectrum transfers and earnings forecasts remains in focus.
EchoStar stock jumps to record close — what traders watch before Tuesday

EchoStar stock jumps to record close — what traders watch before Tuesday

EchoStar shares surged 6.7% to $128.03 Monday, then slipped 1.5% after hours as traders tracked spectrum sales and looming FCC auction deadlines. The company’s $2.6 billion spectrum deal with SpaceX and scrutiny from lawmakers have driven volatility. TD Cowen raised its price target to $158. Investors face key FCC filing dates in February and April. Holders of EchoStar’s 2030 convertible notes have a new conversion window through March.
13 January 2026
Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

Space & Satellite Tech Stocks Week Ahead: Rocket Lab’s $816M Space Force Win, AST SpaceMobile’s BlueBird 6 Launch, and EchoStar’s Spectrum Spotlight

The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded about $3.5 billion to Lockheed Martin, L3Harris, Northrop Grumman, and Rocket Lab for 72 missile-tracking satellites, with launches set for fiscal 2029. Rocket Lab called the $805 million deal its largest contract yet. U.S. stock markets will close early Dec. 24 and remain shut Dec. 25, thinning liquidity and amplifying moves in space sector stocks.
EchoStar (SATS) Stock in Late December 2025: SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Analyst Price Targets, and the FCC/DOJ Risk Investors Can’t Ignore

EchoStar (SATS) Stock in Late December 2025: SpaceX Spectrum Deal, Analyst Price Targets, and the FCC/DOJ Risk Investors Can’t Ignore

EchoStar shares hit a 52-week high near $111.39 on December 19, trading around $106 by session’s end, with market capitalization close to $30 billion. The surge follows a $23 billion spectrum sale to AT&T and a $17 billion deal with SpaceX, drawing increased regulatory scrutiny. The stock delivered triple-digit percentage gains over the prior 12 months. Analysts now anchor forecasts around $103.91.
21 December 2025
EchoStar (SATS) Stock News and Forecast After November 21, 2025: SpaceX Deal, AT&T Spectrum and Analyst Targets

EchoStar (SATS) Stock News and Forecast After November 21, 2025: SpaceX Deal, AT&T Spectrum and Analyst Targets

EchoStar shares surged from $68.63 on November 21, 2025, to the low-$100s by December 11, near all-time highs. The stock is up about 190% year-over-year, driven by major spectrum deals with SpaceX and AT&T and speculation over a SpaceX IPO. On November 21, COO John Swieringa sold 22,000 shares for $1.48 million, while a Schedule 13G filing revealed new institutional interest.
EchoStar (SATS) Surges on SpaceX IPO Buzz and Morgan Stanley Upgrade: Latest News, Stock Forecasts and Key Risks (December 10, 2025)

EchoStar (SATS) Surges on SpaceX IPO Buzz and Morgan Stanley Upgrade: Latest News, Stock Forecasts and Key Risks (December 10, 2025)

EchoStar shares rose about 6% to $93.54 by mid-day Wednesday, up over 300% year-to-date, after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock and raised its price target to $110. The move follows renewed speculation about a 2026 SpaceX IPO, with EchoStar holding $11.1 billion in SpaceX stock. EchoStar’s market cap stands near $27 billion. Analyst ratings range from “Hold” to “Moderate Buy.”
EchoStar (SATS) Stock on December 8, 2025: SpaceX Windfall, AT&T Deal and What Comes Next for the High‑Flying Shares

EchoStar (SATS) Stock on December 8, 2025: SpaceX Windfall, AT&T Deal and What Comes Next for the High‑Flying Shares

EchoStar shares closed at $82 Friday after surging 10–12% on reports of a possible $800 billion SpaceX valuation. The stock has jumped over 370% in six months, hitting a 52-week high of $88. EchoStar’s rally follows multi-billion-dollar spectrum deals with AT&T and SpaceX, including a $22.65 billion sale to AT&T and a $19 billion agreement with SpaceX.
EchoStar (SATS) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

EchoStar (SATS) Stock: 10 Things to Know Before the Market Opens on December 8, 2025

EchoStar shares closed Friday at $82.00, up 10%, after hitting a 52-week high of $88.00 on nearly 19.4 million shares traded. The stock is up 240% over the past year, with short interest at 7.3% of shares outstanding. A $17 billion spectrum deal with SpaceX and reports of SpaceX’s $800 billion valuation have fueled the rally. EchoStar now trades as a key public proxy for SpaceX exposure.
7 December 2025
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