AT&T adds record 769,000 internet customers in Q3 2026 earnings
AT&T reported Q3 2026 earnings with 769,000 new internet customers, 379,000 postpaid phone customers, and 1M+ Advanced Connectivity additions. Revenue was $32.3B (+5.3% YoY), adjusted EPS $0.65 (+20.4% YoY). Advanced home internet revenue rose 23.4% to $3.0B. The company took a $2.6B impairment charge on its Mexico wireless business. AT&T stock fell 10% after SpaceX's spectrum acquisition announcement.
How this was made

The 30-second read
Why it matters
Earnings miss and impairment dominate the market reaction, outweighing subscriber gains.
Market read
The earnings release provides a clear trading signal for T with immediate downside risk.
What to watch
Potential upside from the Lumen fiber acquisition and future spectrum opportunities with SpaceX.
Background
AT&T reported Q3 2026 results, highlighting subscriber growth, revenue increase, a sizable impairment on its Mexico wireless unit, and a 10% stock decline.
Ticker impact
Q3 2026 earnings report shows revenue up 5.3% to $32.3B but a $2.6B impairment and a 10% stock drop on the announcement.
downward pressure as the market prices in the earnings disappointment and impairment charge
The earnings release includes a surprise non‑cash impairment and a stock decline of about 10% on the day, indicating immediate negative sentiment.
Market effects
Telecom sector may face broader scrutiny as peers assess impairment risks and growth from advanced connectivity.
U.S. large‑cap telecom stocks could see short‑term weakness.
Limited to U.S. markets; no immediate global macro effect.
Counterpoint
The impairment may be a one‑time charge, and the 23.4% growth in advanced home internet revenue could support a rebound.
Key entities
- companyAT&T
U.S. telecom giant reporting Q3 earnings.
- companySpaceX
Mentioned as a competitive concern; not a primary subject.


