John Stankey to Update Shareholders at Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9
AT&T ties its September 9 conference update to reiterated multi-year guidance, elevated capital returns and ongoing fiber- and 5G-led growth.
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AT&T (T)/b) will update shareholders on its multi-year growth strategy at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference on September 9.The company highlights momentum from its investment-led approach in fiber and 5G, citing second-quarter 2026 results with faster year-over-year growth in consolidated service revenue and profitability versus the first quarter, driven by more than 1 million Advanced Connectivity subscriber additions and a record quarter for combined fiber and fixed wireless net adds.
AT&T reiterates its financial outlook and capital allocation plan through 2028, including expectations for improved adjusted EBITDA and EPS, higher free cash flow, more than $45 billion in capital returns during 2026-2028 with about $10 billion of buybacks in 2026, a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA target in the 2.5x range within about three years, and continued customer and free cash flow growth in late 2026.
Positive
- Q2 2026 showed faster YoY growth in consolidated service revenue and profitability versus Q1 2026.
- More than 1 million Advanced Connectivity subscriber additions drove a record quarter for combined fiber and fixed wireless net adds.
- AT&T plans to return $45 billion+ to shareholders during 2026-2028 via dividends and buybacks.
- Capital return plans include approximately $10 billion of share repurchases in 2026.
- The company targets a net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio in the 2.5x range within about three years.
- Outlook calls for higher free cash flow through 2028 and strong FCF growth in Q4 2026.
Negative
- Growth in AT&T Fiber customers is expected to impact Fiber ARPU during the third quarter of 2026.
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Tomorrow, AT&T's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer will participate in a fireside chat at 4:05 p.m. ET to discuss the Company's progress on its multi-year growth strategy
Key Takeaways:
- AT&T's structural advantage from years of industry-leading fiber and 5G investments positions the Company to lead the next era of connectivity
- AT&T reiterates the financial outlook and capital allocation plan provided with its second-quarter 2026 earnings release
AT&T's investment-led strategy is gaining momentum, driving accelerated growth
AT&T recently posted strong second-quarter results that demonstrated faster year-over-year growth in consolidated service revenue and profitability compared to its growth in the first quarter. This was driven by more than 1 million Advanced Connectivity subscriber additions from fiber, fixed wireless, and postpaid phones – representing a record quarter for combined fiber and fixed wireless net add adds. More accounts also continue to choose AT&T for both wireless and advanced home internet services, which is one of the strongest indicators that the Company's convergence strategy is resonating with customers.
AT&T remains on track to achieve its 2026 and multi-year financial guidance
AT&T reiterates the financial outlook and capital allocation plan provided with its second-quarter 2026 earnings release. This includes the Company's outlook for improved growth in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS and higher free cash flow through 2028, its plans to return
For the second half of 2026, AT&T continues to expect capital investment to be more ratable compared to the second half of 2025 when the Company was ramping its fiber deployment. AT&T also continues to expect free cash flow to be relatively stable year over year in the third quarter of 2026 with strong year-over-year growth in the fourth quarter.
AT&T expects its results in the third quarter of 2026 to reflect continued growth in customers that subscribe to its advanced home internet and wireless services, driven by gains in AT&T Fiber customers as the Company expands its fiber reach. As discussed during the AT&T's second quarter of 2026 earnings call, this is expected to impact AT&T Fiber ARPU during the third quarter of 2026. AT&T also continues to be pleased with the execution of its wireless pricing strategy, including the rollout of new plans and pricing actions which are expected to support strong growth in wireless service revenue during the third quarter of 2026.
Conference details and more are available on the AT&T Investor Relations website
To hear more, tune into the fireside chat with John Stankey at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference, scheduled to begin at 4:05 p.m. ET tomorrow. The webcast will be available live and for replay on the AT&T Investor Relations website.
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Cautionary Language Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Information set forth in this news release contains financial estimates and other forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, and actual results might differ materially. A discussion of factors that may affect future results is contained in AT&T's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. AT&T disclaims any obligation to update and revise statements contained in this news release based on new information or otherwise. This news release may contain certain non-GAAP financial measures. Reconciliations between the non-GAAP financial measures and the GAAP financial measures are available on the Company's website at investors.att.com. Net debt and adjusted EBITDA estimates depend on future levels of revenues, expenses and other metrics which are not reasonably estimable at this time. Accordingly, the Company cannot provide reconciliations between projected net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA and the most comparable GAAP metrics and related ratios without unreasonable effort.
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FAQ
When and where will John Stankey speak at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference?
John Stankey is scheduled to participate in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs Communacopia + Technology Conference tomorrow, September 9, beginning at 4:05 p.m. ET.
How can investors access the AT&T fireside chat webcast and replay?
The fireside chat with John Stankey will be available via a live webcast and replay on the AT&T Investor Relations website.
What are AT&T's expectations for free cash flow in the second half of 2026?
For the second half of 2026, AT&T expects capital investment to be more ratable than in the second half of 2025 and continues to expect free cash flow to be relatively stable year over year in Q3 2026 with strong year-over-year growth in Q4 2026.
What multi-year financial guidance is AT&T reiterating?
AT&T reiterates its outlook for improved growth in adjusted EBITDA and adjusted EPS, higher free cash flow through 2028, plans to return $45 billion+ to shareholders in 2026-2028 including about $10 billion of buybacks in 2026, and an expectation that its net debt-to-adjusted EBITDA ratio will move back toward the 2.5x range within approximately three years.
What operational trends does AT&T expect in the third quarter of 2026?
AT&T expects continued growth in customers subscribing to its advanced home internet and wireless services, driven by gains in AT&T Fiber customers as fiber reach expands. The company also expects its wireless pricing strategy, including new plans and pricing actions, to support strong growth in wireless service revenue during the third quarter of 2026.
How can investors subscribe to receive AT&T financial news by email?
Investors can subscribe to email alerts for AT&T financial news through the AT&T Investor Relations website.