Introduction today's exploration where we dive deep into the heart of AT&T's current market position why is AT&T T stock down great time to buy AT and T T stock analysis sets the stage for our discussion in this video we'll dissect AT&T's market performance and Financial Health scrutinize its recent earnings and embark on a comprehensive valuation journey to illuminate these insights we leverage three Cornerstone valuation methods DCF DDM and the Graham valuation method employing my specialized Google Sheets for clarity and depth these invaluable resources are readily available for you on my patreon page ensuring you have the tools at your fingertips for an informed investment decision enthusiasts and dividend ATT Stock Analysis devotees let's put on our analytical goggles and zoom in on the AT&T T stock chart you've graced my screen with over the past 5 years t- stock has slid down the slope like a skier who's missed the warning signs dropping a chilling 25.7% if stock prices were temperatures we'd be in a bit of an ice age wouldn't we as of the last close the stock stands at $17.20 hinting that the Market's giving us the cold shoulder here but hold the phone and not just because it might be an AT and T model there's a silver lining that could be more lustrous than Grandma's antique silverware a generous annual dividend yield of 6.45% that's the kind of yield that makes dividend Hunter hearts beat faster than a kid chasing the ice cream truck the quarterly dividend amount is 28 cents per share sure it's not as Hefty as a Thanksgiving turkey but it's a consistent piece of the pie and that stability is like comfort food for investors while the chart shows a trend that's being as bumpy as a ride in a wagon on a cobblestone street there's an uptick around July 14th 2023 where it hits $14.50 could this be the start of a Rocky Balboa style comeback only time will tell so stay tuned as we unravel more in the AT&T stock Saga now don't forget if you're itching to get your hands on the same valuation tools I use to dissect these stocks like a Thanksgiving turkey head on over to my patreon page you'll find all the goodies there including my Google Sheets valuation tool go on it's like the secret recipe to your investing Feast ATT Financials Finance afficionados it's time to get down and dirty with AT&T's numbers like a pig in financial mud first off let's tackle the income statement where the blue bars of Revenue are Standing Tall like skyscrapers at $ 32.2 billion a modest climb of 2.17% year-over-year a and t is raking in the dough but not without spending a few bucks it's like splurging at a buffet but still wanting dessert their operating expenses have trimmed down by 3.80% which might mean someone's been on a budget diet now hold on to your calculators because net income has done a high jump worthy of an Olympic gold soaring up by 10 19.30% to $219 billion that's like finding an extra nugget in your chicken meal this financial Fiesta has bumped the net profit margin up by the same figure 10 19.10% however it's not all confetti and streamers folks earnings per share have dropped faster than my phone's battery life at a 11.48% decline and it seems like someone's been spending a bit too much on shiny new things as iida is also up by 16.06% switching over to the balance sheet the yellow and blue bars of assets and liabilities are doing a Tango total assets have gone up just a smidge at 1.04% sitting pretty at 47.6 billion like adding a fancy new garage to your Mansion but folks there's a plot twist total liabilities have shrunk by 2.95% that's like paying off a chunk of your mortgage and still having cash for a fancy dinner cash and short-term Investments are looking plumper than a Thanksgiving turkey at an increase of 83.7 n% to $6.80 billion that's a piggy bank that's been feasting and now the finale the cash flow statement it's like checking the health of a river and a TNT's got some interesting currents net income is is consistent with our earlier Fiesta but cash from operations has got more flow than a yoga class up by 10.33% but investing activities are down by a whopping 53.65 like someone's just cut back on their eBay splurges financing cash flow is also down by 21.9 4% maybe hinting that AT&T is easing up on borrowing like a reformed shopaholic however don't throw your party hats just yet net change in cash has plummeted by a staggering 163.5 n% but remember a big spender isn't always a bad thing if it's for the right Investments and free cash flow the lifeblood of dividends has taken a tumble by 6.11% it's like finding out your chocolate milk has gone skim still good but not as rich as you digest these Hefty numbers let's not forget where you can get the scoop on how to Value these figures with pizzas on on my patreon page with all the Google Sheets valuation tool Glory you could ask for ATT Earnings stock market maos a number crunches It's Showtime at the earnings theater with at and T's Q4 2023 Financial summary as the star of the show let's take a look at the Topline number shall we revenues are holding up stronger than my commitment to not eat the last cookie we're talking a slide uptick from $ 31.3 billion in Q4 bu22 to 32.0 billion in Q 423 that's a cozy 2.2% increase for the quarter and a warm blanket 1.4% rise for the whole year the mobility service is string with a 3.9% growth and it's flexing a 4.4% increase for the entire 2023 consumer Broadband isn't slacking off either boasting an 88.3% jump looks like more folks are binge watching shows at home now let's peek at the adjusted EPS sitting pretty at 54 that's down a tad from last year's 61 cents but let's not sulk over spilled milk for the grand 2023 finale the adjusted EPS hits a high note at $241 the plot thickens with a Twist there's a 10- cents impact from some backstage drama like higher non-cash pension costs and a bit of a tax hike cue the drum roll for cash from operations a whopping 11.4 billion in Q4 y23 a $2.5 billion bump for the full year and the Crowd Goes Wild free cash flow is doing a Victory lap with $6.4 billion up from the previous $6.1 billion it's like finding extra cash in your winter coat pocket Capital expenditures are chugging along at $4.6 billion but Capital Investments are where the actions at a solid $5.6 billion including a billion doll handshake with vendor financing payments 2023 is free cash flow finale a round of applause for the $16.8 billion which is $2.6 billion more than the previous year as for the adjustments we've got some directive intangible amortization and an Actuarial gain loss doing a tango while impairments and restructuring take a dive from $3.57 billion to 0 .06 billion talk about a diet tax items decide to do a little subtraction magic too bottom line it's like watching a financial soap opera there's drama there's action and there are numbers that make you say hm I need to think about that for those of you eager to do more than just think head on over to my patreon page and let's crunch these numbers with the Gusto of a kid in a candy store using my Google Sheets valuation tool stay tuned as we take these earnings and run them through the valuation Gauntlet some serious numbers and put AT&T through the valuation ringer using our trusty dividend Dynamics valuation tool so fasten your seat belts let's get this financial party started with the DCF discounted cash flow model where we gaze into the crystal ball of future cash flows peering through the fog we can spot the future free cash flow numbers Rising like freshly baked bread from 29.424121 the present value of these f future cash flows looks as plump as a Thanksgiving turkey at a Sumptuous $65. 32 billion now every good Feast needs its trimmings and our trimmings are cash and cash equivalents sitting at a cozy 2.46 billion alongside a tower of total debt that's reaching for the sky at $1 45.4 billion doing the financial Tango we dance our way to an equity value of $1 14.36% Whispers a price of $19.62 per share like a secret only your broker knows swinging over to the DDM dividend discount model it's like reading the tea leaves for dividend lovers we're seeing a dividend of 0.278 for 2023 holding steady as a monk in meditation with zero growth rate with the waac weighted average cost of capital floating like a butterfly at 5.91% the DDM model gives us a value that might make you spit out your coffee a mere $4.39 comparing that with the current market price of $17.18 it's like watching your sule fall in the oven a difference of minus 25059 now before you throw your investing cookbook out the window remember models are more like guidelines than hard rules they're the financial equivalent of a GPS sometimes they'll lead you straight to treasure and other times well you might just end up in the neighbor pool before you dash off to tweak these numbers to your heart's content using my Google Sheets valuation tool available for the elite members on my patreon page P let's remember that investing is part art part science and all Adventure so keep your wits about you and may your Investments be as fruitful as a Vineyard in the Summer sun Graham Valuation don't forget fellow dividend Seekers It's time to take a seat in the cockpit with our captain Mr Benjamin Graham and navigate through the AT&T valuation atmosphere here's a glance at our dashboard the EPS earnings per share shows a robust $1.97 and when we input the growth rate G at 0.77 and the AAA Bond yield Y at 5.03 the Graham valuation model gives us an intrinsic value V of $31.98 that's like discovering your old baseball cards are worth a mint now compare that to the current market price of $17.18 it's like the stock is on a discount aisle with a 53.7 1% price chop our margin of safety the airbag for our investment vehicle is a cushy 65% and the acceptable Buy price or the price we'd happily pay is $20.79 cheaper than a tank of gas in some places let's switch our gaze to the whole valuation panel the discounted cash flow DCF section is looking Sunny with an average growth rate of 11.39% painting a pretty forecast for AT&T's future the DCF price per share is sitting at $19.62 which makes the current price look like a bargain deal however if we take a peak over at the dividend discount model DDM there's a bit of turbulence it's showing an intrinsic value of $4.39 ouch that's less than the price of a fancy latte but don't let that spill your coffee just yet because the weighted average cost of capital BCC is a low 5.91% suggesting that the investment risk is like a walk in the park now you've got all the coordinates you need to chart your course whether you're cruising with graham flying with DCF or making a pit stop at DDM remember that the skies are friendlier with a solid plan and a little bit of patience and while you're plotting your investment Journey Don't forget to hop over to my patreon page where you can snag the Google Sheets valuation tool for yourself it's like getting a first class ticket to the land of informed investing finally don't just parachute out after this valuation Voyage click on the next video link to stay flying high with us and watch more dividend Dynamite content remember to buckle up your portfolio enjoy the investment ride and as always invest wisely until next time