AT&T Q1 2026 revenue rises 2.9% to $31.5 billion; full-year guidance reaffirmed
AT&T reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of $31.5 billion, up 2.9% from a year earlier, and adjusted EPS of $0.57 versus $0.51. GAAP diluted EPS from continuing operations fell to $0.54 from $0.61, and free cash flow dropped to $2.5 billion from $3.1 billion as capital investment rose. The company reaffirmed its 2026 outlook, including adjusted EPS of $2.25 to $2.35 and about $8 billion in planned share repurchases.
Key points
- Revenue $31.5 billion, up 2.9%; operating income $6.7 billion versus $5.8 billion a year earlier
- Diluted EPS from continuing operations $0.54 versus $0.61; adjusted EPS $0.57 versus $0.51
- Free cash flow $2.5 billion versus $3.1 billion; capital investment $5.1 billion versus $4.5 billion
- 2026 guidance maintained: adjusted EPS $2.25 to $2.35 and share repurchases of approximately $8 billion
The filing
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