AT&T (NYSE: T) has seen a stock price increase of over 21% in 2023, outpacing major indexes such as the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite. Despite this growth, the company has lost about 25% of its value over the past five years. AT&T currently offers a forward dividend yield of approximately 5.2%, significantly higher than the S&P 500 average, presenting an annual income of $26 on a $500 investment.
Conversely, CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD), which specializes in cybersecurity, experienced a drop of more than 30% in stock price since July 19 due to an IT outage incident, although no security breach was involved. In its recent quarter ending July 31, CrowdStrike reported $3.86 billion in total annual recurring revenue (ARR), marking a year-over-year growth of 32% and generating $272 million in free cash flow, up 44% year-over-year.
As of now, CrowdStrike estimates its total addressable market for AI-native cybersecurity solutions could expand significantly, growing from $100 million to potentially $225 billion by 2028.
