AT&T Reports Strong Second-Quarter Financial Performance

Core Viewpoint - AT&T Inc. reported strong second-quarter results, showcasing robust growth in high-quality 5G and fiber subscribers, leading to improved service revenues and consolidated earnings growth [1][3]. Financial Performance - Revenues for the second quarter totaled $30.8 billion, up 3.5% from $29.8 billion in the previous year, driven by higher Mobility and Consumer Wireline revenues [14]. - Diluted EPS was $0.62, compared to $0.49 a year ago, while adjusted EPS was $0.54, up from $0.51 [7][14]. - Operating income was $6.5 billion, with adjusted operating income also at $6.5 billion, reflecting a year-over-year increase [14]. - Net income reached $4.9 billion, up from $3.9 billion in the previous year [14]. Subscriber Growth - AT&T added 401,000 postpaid phone subscribers, with a postpaid phone churn rate of 0.87% [7][14]. - The company reported 243,000 net adds for AT&T Fiber and 203,000 for AT&T Internet Air [7][18]. - Mobility service revenues grew by 3.5% year over year, while consumer fiber broadband revenues increased by 18.9% [7][18]. Tax Savings and Investments - AT&T expects to realize $6.5 to $8.0 billion in cash tax savings from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act between 2025 and 2027, with $1.5 to $2.0 billion expected in 2025 [3][4]. - The company plans to invest $3.5 billion of these savings into its network to accelerate fiber internet deployment to 4 million locations per year by the end of 2026 [4][5]. Capital Expenditures and Free Cash Flow - Capital expenditures for the quarter were $4.9 billion, with total capital investment at $5.1 billion [14]. - Free cash flow was reported at $4.4 billion, an increase from $4.0 billion in the previous year [14][33]. Segment Performance - Communications segment revenues were $29.7 billion, up 3.9% year over year, with operating income increasing by 0.9% [11][12]. - Mobility revenues rose by 6.7% year over year, driven by service revenue growth and equipment sales [15]. - Consumer Wireline revenues increased by 5.8%, supported by strong broadband revenue growth [19]. - Business Wireline revenues declined by 9.3% due to pressures on legacy services, partially offset by fiber growth [16][17]. Future Outlook - AT&T updated its financial guidance for 2025-2027, projecting consolidated service revenue growth in the low-single-digit range and adjusted EBITDA growth of 3% or better [8][6]. - The company anticipates adjusted EPS to accelerate to double-digit percentage growth by 2027 [8].