AT&T Inc. · T-PA · FY2026 Q1 · Calendar Q2 2026

AT&T advances fiber and convergence while maintaining 2026 guidance

The quarter provides evidence for a resilient-demand and earnings-growth case through record fiber and fixed-wireless additions, rising customer convergence, and maintained EBITDA guidance. The countercase is that the expansion requires elevated capital spending and carries integration, leverage, competitive, and execution risks.

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Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $0.57 Consensus $0.55
EPS surprise +3.3% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $31.51B Consensus $31.25B
Revenue surprise +0.8% Reported versus consensus

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What changed

Fiber and fixed-wireless additions reached a Q1 record, organic convergence rose to about 45%, and Advanced Connectivity exceeded 90% of consolidated revenue and EBITDA. AT&T also completed the Lumen transaction, launched OneConnect, and continued the EchoStar spectrum integration plan.

Guidance delta

Management maintained full-year guidance for low single-digit service revenue growth and 3%-4% EBITDA growth.

Key takeaways

  • Record fiber and fixed-wireless net additions reached 584,000 in Q1.
  • Organic wireless-and-internet convergence rose to about 45%, supporting lower churn and higher customer value.
  • Advanced Connectivity now contributes more than 90% of consolidated revenue and EBITDA.
  • Free cash flow of $2.5 billion reached the high end of guidance despite $5.1 billion of capital spending.
  • The Lumen transaction added 1.1 million fiber customers and more than 4 million fiber locations.

Management priorities

  • Expand fiber toward 60 million locations by decade end.
  • Broaden OneConnect, the combined fiber-and-wireless subscription offering.
  • Close and integrate the EchoStar spectrum transaction.
  • Advance copper retirement subject to FCC approval.
  • Use AI and software-defined networking to improve network performance and efficiency.

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Company context

Snapshot as of publication

Operating on a global scale, AT&T Inc. delivers a diverse range of telecommunication, media, and technology solutions. Its Communications division is responsible for providing wireless voice and data connectivity. This includes the sale of mobile devices such as smartphones, wireless data cards, and other computing devices, along with accessories like carrying cases and hands-free equipment. These products are distributed through AT&T's proprietary retail stores, authorized agents, and various third-party retailers. Additionally, this segment offers comprehensive services to multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental bodies, and wholesale clients.…

Historical context

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