Sep 24 2026 12:22 AM EST

AT&T Q2 Earnings Beat Highlights Fiber‑5G Momentum Amid Rising Leverage

AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) reported second‑quarter 2026 results that exceeded consensus expectations, posting revenue of $31.6 billion (+2.3% YoY) and adjusted earnings per share of $0.65, up roughly 20% year‑over‑year and above the $0.55‑$0.59 range forecast by analysts. The earnings surprise sparked an intraday rally of about 5%, and the stock later added roughly 4% after news of the EchoStar spectrum acquisition.