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AT&T Inc.

Communication ServicesIntegrated Telecommunication Services$168.4B

Jul22Wed

Pre-Earnings Brief

UpcomingQ2-2026Pre-Market9:00 AM EDT

Company Snapshot

AT&T Inc. is a major player in the communication services sector, providing integrated telecommunication services including mobile and broadband services....

Key Metrics to Watch

Subscriber Growth

This metric indicates the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is crucial for revenue growth.

Net addition of 500,000 subscribers

Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)

ARPU reflects how much revenue the company generates from each subscriber, impacting overall profitability.

$45.00

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T Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

AT&T Inc. is a major player in the communication services sector, providing integrated telecommunication services including mobile and broadband services. With a market cap of $168 billion, the company is significant in shaping trends in consumer connectivity and digital communication.

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+3.43%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.66%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, AT&T reported an EPS of $0.57, beating estimates by 3.83%. The stock saw a modest increase of 0.39% the following day, indicating a positive market reaction.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer service and reducing churn.
Commitment to expanding 5G network coverage.
Plans to optimize operational costs to improve margins.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of AT&T's Q2 earnings report, especially after the company beat EPS estimates last quarter.

Bull Case

If subscriber growth exceeds expectations and ARPU improves, it could signal a strong recovery in customer engagement and profitability.

Bear Case

Conversely, if subscriber growth stalls or ARPU declines, it may raise concerns about the company's competitive position and revenue sustainability.

Key Metrics to Watch

Subscriber Growth

Net addition of 500,000 subscribers

This metric indicates the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is crucial for revenue growth.

Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)

$45.00

ARPU reflects how much revenue the company generates from each subscriber, impacting overall profitability.

Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

$5 billion

CapEx is important for understanding how much AT&T is investing in its network and infrastructure, which can drive future growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will subscriber growth exceed 500,000 net additions?

This number is critical as it reflects the company's ability to attract new customers and retain existing ones, which directly impacts revenue.

What is the expected Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for this quarter?

ARPU is a key indicator of profitability; a decline could signal challenges in monetizing the subscriber base.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate AT&T's potential for subscriber growth due to recent competitive pricing strategies that could attract more customers.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a significant move, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility that may not align with consensus expectations.

The company's historical ability to surprise on EPS could lead to a stronger performance than analysts predict.

Key Risk

If subscriber growth comes in below 300,000, it could significantly undermine confidence in the company's growth strategy.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on the company's ability to grow its subscriber base while maintaining or increasing revenue per user.

Bull Confirmed If

Subscriber growth exceeding 500,000 net additions with ARPU rising above $45.00 would confirm a strong growth trajectory.

Bear Confirmed If

Subscriber growth falling below 300,000 net additions or ARPU declining below $44.00 would indicate potential weaknesses in the business model.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.58%

Historical Avg

±3.1%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±4.6% while T has averaged ±3.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

21.8%

Calls (1.4M)P/C Ratio: 0.70Puts (774K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If AT&T beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 3.42%, confirming a positive outlook for subscriber growth.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 1.38%, reflecting investor disappointment and concerns about future growth.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

0 buys·2 sells

Members

House + Senate

Est. Notional

$2,002.00–$30,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-PAJohn FettermanSen.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on 5G network expansion and its impact on subscriber growth.
2Details on customer retention strategies and churn rates.
3Any insights into competitive pricing strategies and market share.
4Management's outlook on future capital expenditures and investments.
5Comments on operational efficiency and cost management initiatives.

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Company Snapshot

AT&T Inc. is a major player in the communication services sector, providing integrated telecommunication services including mobile and broadband services....

Key Metrics to Watch

Subscriber Growth

This metric indicates the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is crucial for revenue growth.

Net addition of 500,000 subscribers

Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)

ARPU reflects how much revenue the company generates from each subscriber, impacting overall profitability.

$45.00

1 more metrics, Wall Street expectations, options signals, track record, and call prep available with Pro.

T Q2-2026 Earnings Preview

Context

Company Snapshot

Earnings Scorecard·Last 8Q

EPS Beat Streak

EPS Beat Rate

63%

Avg EPS Surprise

+3.43%

Avg Stock Reaction

+2.66%

Last Quarter Recap

In Q1 2026, AT&T reported an EPS of $0.57, beating estimates by 3.83%. The stock saw a modest increase of 0.39% the following day, indicating a positive market reaction.

Management Promises & Guidance

Focus on improving customer service and reducing churn.
Commitment to expanding 5G network coverage.
Plans to optimize operational costs to improve margins.

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall, investors are cautiously optimistic ahead of AT&T's Q2 earnings report, especially after the company beat EPS estimates last quarter.

Bull Case

If subscriber growth exceeds expectations and ARPU improves, it could signal a strong recovery in customer engagement and profitability.

Bear Case

Conversely, if subscriber growth stalls or ARPU declines, it may raise concerns about the company's competitive position and revenue sustainability.

Key Metrics to Watch

Subscriber Growth

Net addition of 500,000 subscribers

This metric indicates the company's ability to attract and retain customers, which is crucial for revenue growth.

Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)

$45.00

ARPU reflects how much revenue the company generates from each subscriber, impacting overall profitability.

Capital Expenditures (CapEx)

$5 billion

CapEx is important for understanding how much AT&T is investing in its network and infrastructure, which can drive future growth.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

Will subscriber growth exceed 500,000 net additions?

This number is critical as it reflects the company's ability to attract new customers and retain existing ones, which directly impacts revenue.

What is the expected Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) for this quarter?

ARPU is a key indicator of profitability; a decline could signal challenges in monetizing the subscriber base.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate AT&T's potential for subscriber growth due to recent competitive pricing strategies that could attract more customers.

Supporting Evidence

Options pricing suggests a significant move, indicating that investors are anticipating volatility that may not align with consensus expectations.

The company's historical ability to surprise on EPS could lead to a stronger performance than analysts predict.

Key Risk

If subscriber growth comes in below 300,000, it could significantly undermine confidence in the company's growth strategy.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

This quarter's performance hinges on the company's ability to grow its subscriber base while maintaining or increasing revenue per user.

Bull Confirmed If

Subscriber growth exceeding 500,000 net additions with ARPU rising above $45.00 would confirm a strong growth trajectory.

Bear Confirmed If

Subscriber growth falling below 300,000 net additions or ARPU declining below $44.00 would indicate potential weaknesses in the business model.

Pre-Earnings Positioning

Options Market

Implied Move

±4.58%

Historical Avg

±3.1%

Pricing rich

The options market is pricing in a significant move, suggesting that investors expect volatility around the earnings announcement.

Options are pricing ±4.6% while T has averaged ±3.1% over the last 8 prints — setup is pricing rich.

Detail

ATM IV

0.3%

30d HV

21.8%

Calls (1.4M)P/C Ratio: 0.70Puts (774K)

Preparation

Post-Print Playbook

Likely market behavior by outcome — not investment advice.

Beat & Raise

If AT&T beats expectations, history suggests the stock could rise by around 3.42%, confirming a positive outlook for subscriber growth.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line with expectations, the stock may experience muted movement as investors await further guidance from management.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of approximately 1.38%, reflecting investor disappointment and concerns about future growth.

Preparation

Congressional Activity

House & Senate STOCK Act disclosures over the trailing 6 months.

Trades

0 buys·2 sells

Members

House + Senate

Est. Notional

$2,002.00–$30,000.00

disclosed dollar ranges

Most Active Members

D-PAJohn FettermanSen.
1

Earnings Track Record

Preparation

What to Listen For

Call Prep

1Updates on 5G network expansion and its impact on subscriber growth.
2Details on customer retention strategies and churn rates.
3Any insights into competitive pricing strategies and market share.
4Management's outlook on future capital expenditures and investments.
5Comments on operational efficiency and cost management initiatives.