AT&T reported third-quarter revenue of $32.3 billion, up 5.3% year over year, and adjusted EPS of $0.65, up 20.4%. Fiber net adds reached a record 442,000, fixed wireless net adds were 327,000, and 42.8% of advanced home internet customers also subscribed to wireless service. The company raised its full-year adjusted EPS outlook to $2.40 from $2.25 to $2.35, kept free cash flow guidance at $18 billion or more, and targets about $10 billion in share repurchases for 2026. Results include a $2.6 billion non-cash impairment tied to the agreed sale of AT&T Mexico and an employee separation charge of about $800 million, mainly affecting cash in 2027.
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