AT&T stock nudges up after $1.02 billion spectrum deal closes as earnings loom
New York, Jan 15, 2026, 14:36 EST — Regular session. AT&T Inc. shares ticked up Thursday following a regulatory filing that revealed the company wrapped up a $1.018 billion deal for spectrum licenses. The move signals a push to boost network capacity ahead of a packed earnings season for U.S. telecoms. The stock gained roughly 0.3% to $23.69 in afternoon trading.