AT&T Inc. · T-PC · FY2026 Q3 · Calendar Q4 2026
AT&T Q3: Connectivity Growth Lifts Guidance, Risks Remain
The current analysis supports a constructive operating trajectory: connectivity additions, margin expansion and higher EPS guidance point to continued momentum. The investment case still depends on executing the fiber strategy without undue ARPU, leverage or cost pressure.
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What changed
Compared with the prior quarter, guidance sentiment moved from maintained to raised. The current analysis also highlights more than one million Advanced Connectivity additions, record adjusted EBITDA margin of 38.7%, a 60 million-plus fiber-location goal and the planned Mexico wireless business sale.
Guidance delta
Management raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $2.40 and reaffirmed a $19B+ free cash flow target for 2027.
Key takeaways
- Advanced Connectivity subscriber additions exceeded one million, while service revenue grew 5.3% year over year.
- Adjusted EBITDA margin reached a record 38.7%, according to the transcript analysis.
- Management linked the strategy to fiber expansion, converged customers and AI-grade connectivity demand.
Management priorities
- Expand fiber reach toward 60 million-plus locations by 2030.
- Complete the Gigapower joint venture and continue partnerships supporting fiber and high-capacity workloads.
- Retire legacy copper services while investing in AI-grade network and edge infrastructure.
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Snapshot as of publicationAT&T Inc. delivers a broad spectrum of telecommunications, media, and technology offerings across the globe. Its core "Communications" division provides mobile voice and data services, supported by sales of devices such as handsets, data cards, and computing accessories, distributed via company-owned stores, agents, and other retail partners. This segment also supplies a suite of advanced solutions—encompassing data, voice, security, cloud, outsourcing, and managed services—to a diverse clientele including multinational corporations, small and medium-sized enterprises, government bodies, and wholesale clients.…
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