AT&T's Impressive Earnings and Subscriber Growth

Core Insights - AT&T reported earnings per share (EPS) of $0.52, exceeding estimates of $0.46, and revenue of $33.47 billion, surpassing expectations of $32.88 billion [1][6] Subscriber Growth - The company added 283,000 fiber subscribers and 421,000 net postpaid phone subscribers in the latest quarter, contributing to significant revenue growth in its wireless and consumer segments [2][3] - AT&T experienced its best year for consumer broadband subscriber growth in a decade, with 42% of AT&T Fiber households also opting for AT&T's wireless services [5] Financial Performance - AT&T's financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year of 2025 exceeded all consolidated financial guidance, driven by growth in converged fiber and 5G customers [3] - The company reported a P/E ratio of 7.39 and a price-to-sales ratio of 1.31, indicating its market valuation and financial health [5] Shareholder Returns - In 2025, AT&T returned over $12 billion to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases, with plans to return an additional $45 billion or more from 2026 to 2028 [4][6] - This shareholder return strategy is part of AT&T's customer-centric, investment-led approach, aimed at enhancing profitability [4]