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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.

Original reporting
Published Oct 21, 2026, 11:20 AM UTC
Analysis
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$TBearishHigh
01

Why it matters

Earnings miss and impairment dominate the market reaction, outweighing subscriber gains.

02

Market read

The earnings release provides a clear trading signal for T with immediate downside risk.

03

What to watch

Potential upside from the Lumen fiber acquisition and future spectrum opportunities with SpaceX.

Relevance 8/10Novelty 8/10Timing: after-hours reaction

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.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$TBearishHigh confidence
Context

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.

Expected impact

downward pressure as the market prices in the earnings disappointment and impairment charge

Evidence & confidence

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

  • AT&T

    U.S. telecom giant reporting Q3 earnings.

  • SpaceX

    Mentioned as a competitive concern; not a primary subject.

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