Earnings·October 21, 2026 at 6:42 AM EDT·1 source
AT&T Lifts Profit Outlook on Continued Postpaid Phone, Internet Growth
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News
What happened
- AT&T raised its full-year profit outlook after adding more postpaid phone subscribers in the third quarter.
- The company also reported continued internet growth, according to the headline.
Why it matters
The outlook increase and subscriber growth provide a read-through on AT&T’s operating performance and may affect investor expectations for the broader telecommunications market.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 21AT&T Beats on Profit Expectations, Raises Annual Guidance
- EarlierOct 21At&t Inc.: Results of operations
- First reported by The Wall Street JournalOct 21AT&T Lifts Profit Outlook on Continued Postpaid Phone, Internet Growth
Sources (1)
- The Wall Street JournalOct 21AT&T Lifts Profit Outlook on Continued Postpaid Phone, Internet Growth
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