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AT&T Inc.(T)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
T•NYSE
$20.49
6.7× P/E·Price updated Jul 6, 2026
AboutAT&T Inc. provides telecommunications, media, and technology services worldwide. Its Communications segment offers wireless voice and data communications services; and sells handsets, wireless data cards, wireless computing devices, and carrying cases and hands-free devices through its own company-owned stores, agents, and third-party retail stores. It also provides data, voice, security, cloud solutions, outsourcing, and managed and professional services, as well as customer premises equipment for multinational corporations, small and mid-sized businesses, governmental, and wholesale customers. In addition, this segment offers broadband fiber and legacy telephony voice communication services to residential customers. It markets its communications services and products under the AT&T, Cricket, AT&T PREPAID, and AT&T Fiber brand names. The company's Latin America segment provides wireless services in Mexico; and video services in Latin America. This segment markets its services and products under the AT&T and Unefon brand names. The company was formerly known as SBC Communications Inc. and changed its name to AT&T Inc. in 2005. AT&T Inc. was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.Show more
- Revenue$125.65B+2.7%
- EBITDA$45.05B+0.5%
- Net Income$21.89B+99.9%
- EPS (Diluted)3.04+104.0%
- Gross Margin79.77%+85.7%
- EBITDA Margin35.85%-2.2%
- Operating Margin19.23%-3.0%
- Net Margin17.42%+94.7%
- ROE17.6%+92.6%
T Price & Volume
AT&T Inc. (T) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Capital Intensity Pressures AT&T's Free Cash Flow
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q1
VerdictNeutral
Growth:Stable
Profitability:Moderate
Financial:Strained
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:High debt refinancing costs
Key Thesis Takeaways
- AT&T maintains a defensive market position with 2.9% year-over-year revenue growth as of 2026Q1, yet the firm faces significant structural headwinds from high capital expenditure requirements.
- While the company has successfully improved its retained earnings to $17.6 billion, the persistent volatility in net income and the high debt-to-equity ratio of 1.29 continue to obscure the underlying earnings power.
- Investors should monitor the sustainability of the $2.0 billion quarterly dividend payout, especially given the recent negative free cash flow of $4.1 billion reported in 2026Q1.
Verdict Logic
while the company maintains a 5.0% dividend yield, the recent negative free cash flow of $4.1 billion in 2026Q1 and high capital expenditure requirements suggest significant risks to capital allocation stability.
T Growth Metrics
AT&T Inc. (T) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-1.54%
5 Years-6.06%
3 Years1.34%
TTM2.92%
Profit CAGR
10 Years5.07%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM80.57%
EPS CAGR
10 Years2.52%
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM82.37%
Return on Capital
10 Years5.75%
5 Years5.05%
3 Years6.9%
Last Year6.76%
T Recent Earnings
AT&T Inc. (T) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 10/12 qtrs (83%)●Beat Revenue 8/12 qtrs (67%)
Q2 2026Latest
Apr 22, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.57+3.3%
$0.55
Rev
$31.5B+0.8%
$31.2B
Q1 2026
Jan 28, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.52+12.4%
$0.46
Rev
$33.5B+1.8%
$32.9B
Q4 2025
Oct 22, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.54+0.6%
$0.54
Rev
$30.7B-0.5%
$30.9B
Q3 2025
Jul 23, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.54+1.9%
$0.53
Rev
$30.8B+1.3%
$30.5B
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026Latest | Apr 22, 2026 | $0.57vs $0.55+3.3% | $31.5Bvs $31.2B+0.8% |
| Q1 2026 | Jan 28, 2026 | $0.52vs $0.46+12.4% | $33.5Bvs $32.9B+1.8% |
| Q4 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 | $0.54vs $0.54+0.6% | $30.7Bvs $30.9B-0.5% |
| Q3 2025 | Jul 23, 2025 | $0.54vs $0.53+1.9% | $30.8Bvs $30.5B+1.3% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest T News
Recent stock market news and headlines for AT&T Inc. (T)
Zacks Investment Research·1 day ago
AT&T Stock Plummets 27.5% in a Year: Should You Buy in the Dip?AT&T's fiber expansion, wireless growth and 2026 outlook support its strategy, but high debt, competition and heavy spending raise caution for investors.
Seeking Alpha·1 day ago
AT&T: SpaceX Anxiety Has Created A Strong Buy SetupAT&T is upgraded to 'Strong Buy' as market pessimism overshadows robust business fundamentals and undervalues the stock. T trades at 8.9x forward P/E with a 5.4% yield, supported by strong free cash flow and double-digit projected EPS growth. Advanced Connectivity revenue and EBITDA are growing, driven by record fiber additions, bundling momentum, and margin expansion.
Seeking Alpha·3 days ago
Buy In July: 8 IDEAL 'Safer' S&P 500 DiviDogsEight S&P 500 'safer' dividend dogs, including VICI, VZ, T, F, BEN, KMI, KEY, and RF, offer attractive yields with free cash flow coverage. Analyst projections for the top ten S&P 500 dividend dogs indicate potential net gains of 21.99% to 50.26% by July 2027, with an average risk 54% below market. The dividend dog strategy favors stocks where annual dividends from $1K invested exceed single share prices, signaling fair value and income potential.
24/7 Wall Street·4 days ago
AT&T vs Verizon: The Better Dividend Stock For 2026AT&T (NYSE:T | T Price Prediction) and Verizon (NYSE:VZ) both closed transformative fiber acquisitions early this year and just delivered
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for AT&T Inc. (T)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $20.49 | $143.09B | 6.74 | 2.71% | 17.42% | 17.6% | 5.56% | |
| $42.07 | $175.67B | 10.36 | 2.52% | 12.46% | 16.47% | — | |
| $181.79 | $196.73B | 18.70 | 8.49% | 11.65% | 17.82% | — | |
| $6.48 | $6.67B | -3.70 | -5.39% | -14.34% | -79.42% | — | |
| $135.44 | $17.15B | 3.74 | -0.56% | 9.39% | 25.18% | — | |
| $23.38 | $85.19B | 4.34 | -0.02% | 14.85% | 19.54% | — |
Compare T vs Peers
AT&T Inc. (T) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
T SEC Filings & Documents
AT&T Inc. (T) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Apr 22, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Apr 22, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Mar 12, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
1FY 2026
Feb 9, 2026·SEC
10-Q Quarterly Reports
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T Frequently Asked Questions
AT&T Inc. (T) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is AT&T Inc.'s revenue?
AT&T Inc. (T) reported $126.52B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 402% increase from $25.20B in 1996.
How fast is AT&T Inc. growing?
AT&T Inc. (T) grew revenue by 2.7% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is T profitable?
Yes, AT&T Inc. (T) is profitable, generating $21.41B in net income for fiscal year 2025 (17.4% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does T pay dividends?
Yes, AT&T Inc. (T) pays a dividend with a yield of 5.56%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is T's return on equity?
AT&T Inc. (T) has a return on equity (ROE) of 17.6%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is AT&T Inc.'s free cash flow?
AT&T Inc. (T) generated $10.57B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.