AT&T Delivers Strong Third-Quarter 2026 Results with Its Best Consolidated Service Revenue Growth in More Than Four Years
AT&T (NYSE: T) reported Q3 2026 revenues of $32.3B, up 5.3% YoY, with adjusted EPS of $0.65. The company added over 1M Advanced Connectivity customers and updated its outlook, raising 2026 adjusted EPS and lowering long-term capital investment. AT&T aims to reach 60M fiber locations by 2030 and expects service revenue growth in the low-single-digit range annually.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
Earnings beat and raised guidance could trigger short covering and buying interest.
Market read
First report of AT&T's Q3 2026 earnings and updated guidance; material for traders.
What to watch
Potential downside from the $2.6B impairment on the Mexico wireless business and legacy revenue decline.
Background
Press release from AT&T announcing Q3 2026 earnings and outlook adjustments.
Ticker impact
AT&T reported Q3 2026 results with higher revenue, EPS and raised 2026 adjusted EPS outlook.
likely upward pressure as the market prices in the earnings beat and higher EPS guidance
Revenue up 5.3% YoY, adjusted EPS raised to $0.65, and a $4.8B shareholder return signal financial strength.
Market effects
Telecom sector may see broader rally on improved earnings outlook.
U.S. large‑cap telecoms could benefit from AT&T's guidance lift.
Limited to U.S. markets; no direct global macro impact.
Counterpoint
Investors may question the sustainability of fiber expansion costs and the pending Mexico asset sale.
Key entities
- ExecutiveJohn Stankey
AT&T Chairman and CEO who commented on results.


