AT&T posts $32.3B revenue, adjusted EPS $0.65 in Q3 2026; strong Advanced Connectivity growth
AT&T reported Q3 2026 revenue of $32.3B, up 5.3% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $0.65. Growth was driven by Advanced Connectivity, with 1M+ customer additions and $23.9B in service revenue. The company updated its 2026 outlook, raising adjusted EPS and reducing long-term capital investment. AT&T has reached 39M locations with fiber and plans to expand to 40M by year-end.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings beat and higher guidance provide a fresh catalyst for the stock, likely prompting short‑term buying interest.
Market read
Large‑cap earnings release with new numbers and guidance, offering immediate trading relevance.
What to watch
Potential headwinds from capital investment cuts and macro‑economic slowdown could temper upside.
Background
AT&T's Q3 2026 earnings release with revenue, EPS, and guidance updates.
Ticker impact
AT&T reported Q3 2026 revenue of $32.3B and adjusted EPS of $0.65, beating prior expectations and raising guidance.
likely modest upside as the market prices in the earnings beat and higher guidance
New earnings numbers and guidance are primary disclosure for a large-cap telecom, providing fresh actionable information.
Market effects
Telecom sector may see a lift as AT&T's strong connectivity growth signals demand.
U.S. market could benefit from a large-cap earnings beat.
Limited to U.S. equities; no direct global effect.
Counterpoint
If the market had already priced in strong connectivity growth, the earnings may be a disappointment.
Key entities
- companyAT&T
U.S. telecom giant reporting Q3 2026 results.