AT&T Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter of 2026, filing an 8-K with the SEC on October 21, 2026. The company announced consolidated revenues of $32.3 billion for the quarter, representing a 5.3% increase compared to the same period in the prior year.
On an adjusted basis, diluted earnings per share (EPS) were $0.65 for the third quarter, an increase from $0.54 in the year-ago period. Adjusted EBITDA was reported at $12.5 billion, up 5.4% year over year. The company reported adjusted operating income of $7.6 billion and free cash flow of $5.0 billion.
AT&T highlighted a record quarter for Advanced Connectivity service revenue, which totaled $23.9 billion and grew 6.1% year over year. The company added 769,000 total consumer and business Advanced Connectivity internet customers, a record for the quarter. This included 442,000 fiber customers and 327,000 fixed wireless customers. Additionally, the company added 379,000 postpaid phone customers.
In terms of capital allocation, AT&T returned approximately $4.8 billion to shareholders during the quarter, including $2.8 billion in common share repurchases. The company also updated its outlook for 2026, increasing its adjusted EPS guidance to the $2.40 range and lowering its long-term capital investment outlook to between $22 billion and $23 billion annually for 2027 and 2028.
