AT&T (T) Q3 2025 Financial Results Summary

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AT&T (T) Q3 2025 Financial Results Summary

DALLAS, October 22, 2025 — AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) reported strong third-quarter results that reflect ongoing customer demand for its wireless and fiber services. The company continues to execute its investment-led strategy, which has facilitated customer growth and positioned them to meet their financial outlook for the full year.

Third-Quarter Consolidated Results

  • Revenues: $30.7 billion, an increase of 1.6% compared to $30.2 billion in Q3 2024.
  • Diluted EPS: $1.29, a significant improvement from $(0.03) a year ago. This includes a gain from the sale of the DIRECTV investment.
  • Adjusted EPS: $0.54, consistent with the previous year’s quarter.
  • Operating Income: $6.1 billion versus $2.1 billion in Q3 2024.
  • Adjusted Operating Income: $6.6 billion compared to $6.5 billion in the year-ago quarter.
  • Net Income: $9.7 billion versus $0.1 billion in Q3 2024.
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $11.9 billion, up from $11.6 billion a year prior.
  • Cash from Operating Activities: $10.2 billion, unchanged from the year-ago quarter.
  • Capital Expenditures: $4.9 billion compared to $5.3 billion in Q3 2024.
  • Free Cash Flow: $4.9 billion, up from $4.6 billion in the prior year.

Third-Quarter Highlights

  • Convergence Strategy: Over 41% of AT&T Fiber households have also subscribed to AT&T Mobility services.
  • Postpaid Phone Net Additions: 405,000 with a churn rate of 0.92%.
  • Mobility Service Revenues: $16.9 billion, representing a 2.3% increase year-over-year.
  • Fiber Additions: 288,000 AT&T Fiber net adds and 270,000 AT&T Internet Air net adds.
  • Consumer Fiber Broadband Revenue: $2.2 billion, up 16.8% year-over-year.
  • Share Repurchasing: AT&T repurchased $1.5 billion in common shares during the quarter and more than $2.4 billion year-to-date under the 2024 authorization.

Notable Transactions

  • Sale of DIRECTV: Completed the sale of the remaining 70% stake in DIRECTV on July 2, 2025.
  • Spectrum Purchase: Announced acquisition of low-band and mid-band spectrum from EchoStar for approximately $23 billion, aimed for closing in early 2026.

Outlook for Full-Year 2025

  • Consolidated Service Revenue Growth: Expected to continue in the low-single-digit range.
  • Mobility Service Revenue Growth: Forecasted to exceed 3%.
  • Consumer Fiber Broadband Revenue Growth: Anticipated growth within mid-to-high teens range.
  • Adjusted EBITDA Growth: Expected to exceed 3%.
  • Free Cash Flow: Anticipated in the low-to-mid $16 billion range.
  • Annual Capital Investment: Projected to be between $22 billion to $22.5 billion.
  • Share Repurchases: Authorization for $4 billion under the 2024 plan remains.

Segment Analysis

  • Communications Segment Revenues: $29.5 billion, up 1.5% year-over-year with operating income down 0.8%.

  • Mobility Segment:

  • Operating Revenues: $21.7 billion, up 3.1%.
  • Service Revenue: $16.9 billion, up 2.3%.

  • Business Wireline Segment:

  • Revenues of $4.2 billion, declined 7.8% year-over-year, primarily due to losses in legacy services.

  • Consumer Wireline Segment:

  • Revenue growth of 4.1% driven by strong performance in broadband with 16.8% growth in fiber revenues.

  • Latin America Segment:

  • Revenues: $1.1 billion, up 7.1% year-over-year.

Conclusion

AT&T’s performance in Q3 2025 shows solid growth across its major service areas, alongside successful operational and financial strategies, including share repurchases. The company maintains a strong outlook for the rest of the year, focusing on customer growth and infrastructure investment while managing expenditures effectively.

Third Quarter 2025 Third Quarter 2024
Revenues $30,700 $30,200
Operating expenses $24,600 $28,100
Operating income $6,100 $2,100
Net income $9,700 $100
Net income attributable to common stock $9,300 $(200)
Earnings per diluted common share $1.29 $(0.03)
Adjusted earnings per diluted common share $0.54 $0.54
Adjusted EBITDA $11,900 $11,600
September 30, 2025 December 31, 2024
Cash and cash equivalents $20,300 $18,000
Total assets $280,000 $275,000
Long-term financing receivables $15,000 $14,500
Total debt $139,500 $140,000
Shareholders’ equity $40,000 $38,000
Weighted-average shares used to compute net income per share, basic 7,200,000 7,000,000