Bernstein cuts AT&T rating to Market Perform and lowers price target to $24 amid SpaceX competition

Bernstein analyst Laurent Yoon downgraded AT&T to Market Perform, reducing the price target from $25 to $24. The downgrade cites growing competitive pressure from SpaceX’s Starlink broadband and wireless services. AT&T shares were trading around $22.49 and have fallen more than 9% in 2026. The firm also trimmed price targets for other telecom peers.

The downgrade and lower price target may prompt investors to reassess AT&T’s valuation, potentially leading to further share price pressure. Bernstein’s note highlights competitive risk from SpaceX, which could affect AT&T’s future earnings outlook.

  • 1Bernstein downgraded AT&T to Market Perform from Outperform.
  • 2The price target was cut to $24 from $25.
  • 3Analyst Laurent Yoon authored the downgrade.
  • 4AT&T shares were trading at $22.49 at the time of the note.
  • 5AT&T shares have fallen more than 9% in 2026.
  • 6Bernstein also reduced price targets for Verizon, T‑Mobile and Comcast to Market Perform.

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