AT&T (T) Expected to Release Earnings on Wednesday

AT&T (NYSE:T) is expected to issue its Q3 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, October 21st. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $0.6010 per share and revenue of $31.69 billion for the quarter. AT&T has set its FY 2026 guidance at 2.250-2.350 EPS. Individuals are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q3 2026 earnings report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.

AT&T (NYSE:T) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, July 22nd. The technology company reported $0.65 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.59 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $31.56 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $31.80 billion. AT&T had a net margin of 16.94% and a return on equity of 12.86%. The firm’s revenue was up 2.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.54 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect AT&T to post $2.33 EPS for the current fiscal year and $2.55 EPS for the next fiscal year.

AT&T Stock Up 0.0%

AT&T stock opened at $23.44 on Monday. The company has a market cap of $160.65 billion, a P/E ratio of 7.76, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 0.25. AT&T has a 1-year low of $19.89 and a 1-year high of $29.43. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $24.98 and a 200 day simple moving average of $24.41. The company has a current ratio of 0.97, a quick ratio of 0.93 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.06.

AT&T Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Monday, November 2nd. Stockholders of record on Monday, October 12th will be paid a dividend of $0.2775 per share. This represents a $1.11 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 4.7%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, October 9th. AT&T’s dividend payout ratio is currently 36.75%.

AT&T News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting AT&T this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Mexico exit supports U.S. investment: AT&T agreed to sell its Mexican wireless operations to Grupo Televisa and Fintech Holdings for approximately $2 billion. Management plans to redirect resources toward U.S. fiber and 5G, while the transaction should simplify AT&T’s international footprint and provide additional financial flexibility. AT&T Agrees To Exit Its Mexican Wireless Business
• Positive Sentiment: Fiber expansion remains a growth priority: AT&T’s $5.75 billion acquisition of Lumen Technologies’ consumer fiber business adds more than 1 million subscribers and reaches over 4 million locations. The deal could accelerate broadband expansion and strengthen AT&T’s ability to bundle fiber with wireless services. AT&T Does Buying Fiber Create More Value Than Building It?
• Positive Sentiment: AT&T expanded its customer-service guarantee, promising access to an expert within five minutes or a callback, with additional support for customers combining fiber and wireless services. The initiative could aid customer retention, although its direct financial impact is uncertain. AT&T Expands America’s Best Guarantee
• Neutral Sentiment: Construction of AT&T’s planned $1 billion-plus Plano headquarters campus is expected to begin December 1, with completion targeted for March 2029. The project reinforces its corporate presence but represents a substantial long-term capital commitment. AT&T Plano Headquarters Construction Eyed for December 1 Start
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors are awaiting third-quarter results on October 21. Beyond revenue and EPS, attention will likely center on wireless subscribers, broadband growth, cash flow, and management’s outlook. Countdown to AT&T Q3 Earnings
• Negative Sentiment: Bernstein downgraded AT&T to Market Perform amid concerns that SpaceX’s satellite connectivity could increase competitive pressure on traditional wireless operators. The downgrade adds near-term selling pressure ahead of earnings. AT&T Stock Downgraded Over SpaceX

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have recently weighed in on T shares. Scotiabank decreased their price objective on AT&T from $27.50 to $26.50 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 9th. Weiss Ratings upgraded AT&T from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Monday, August 3rd. Morgan Stanley upped their target price on AT&T from $27.00 to $28.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Monday, September 28th. Royal Bank Of Canada reduced their price target on AT&T from $31.00 to $27.00 and set an “outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, July 20th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price target on AT&T from $18.00 to $20.00 and gave the company an “underweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 23rd. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $29.05.

About AT&T

AT&T Inc (NYSE: T) is a telecommunications company that provides wireless communications, broadband, and related connectivity services. Its offerings include mobile voice and data plans, internet access, fiber broadband, fixed wireless services, and business communications solutions.

The company serves consumers, businesses, government agencies, and other organizations primarily in the United States. AT&T’s business operations include wireless network services, wireline connectivity, fiber-optic internet, voice services, and networking solutions designed to connect locations, devices, and applications.

AT&T traces its history to the Bell System and has operated under its current corporate name since 2005, following the acquisition of AT&T Corp.