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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 wireless, broadband, and video services....

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well AT&T is managing its costs and revenues.

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Subscriber Growth

Tracking subscriber growth is crucial for understanding AT&T's market position and customer retention in a competitive landscape.

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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 wireless, broadband, and video services. With a market cap of $168 billion, the company is significant in the ongoing trends of digital connectivity and consumer communication needs.

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, exceeding expectations by 3.83%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 0.39% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall expectations for AT&T's upcoming earnings are mixed, with no analyst estimates available. Investors are keen to see if the company can maintain its recent positive momentum.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on strong subscriber growth and better-than-expected EPS, which could signal effective management and a robust business model.

Bear Case

Conversely, if subscriber numbers stagnate or EPS falls short, it could indicate deeper issues in customer retention and market competitiveness.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the subscriber growth rate for the quarter?

Subscriber growth is critical for AT&T's future revenue and market position, and any significant changes could impact investor sentiment.

How does management plan to address any potential revenue challenges?

Management's strategy for overcoming revenue challenges will be closely scrutinized, as it reflects their ability to adapt to market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate AT&T's ability to adapt to market changes, particularly in subscriber growth, which could be stronger than anticipated.

Supporting Evidence

Recent earnings history shows a consistent ability to beat EPS estimates, suggesting operational strength.

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages, indicating expectations for significant news.

Past performance indicates that AT&T has often rebounded strongly after initial earnings reactions.

Key Risk

If subscriber growth exceeds 2%, it could shift the narrative significantly in favor of a bullish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around AT&T's ability to grow its subscriber base and maintain revenue in a competitive environment.

Bull Confirmed If

A subscriber growth rate exceeding 2% would confirm the bull case, indicating strong market demand.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in revenue or flat subscriber growth would confirm the bear case, suggesting potential issues in customer retention.

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 are anticipating volatility around the earnings report.

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)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Communication Services

n=30

Fade rate: 13 of 28 (46%)

This setup has occurred 30 times across Communication Services in the last 2 years. 13 of 28 faded and 15 held — no strong directional bias after the initial reaction. The average absolute 1-day move is 4.1%, with a raw directional average of +2.0% (modestly positive historical bias).

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 around 3.42%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management expresses caution, the stock may see a muted reaction as investors reassess growth prospects.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.38%, as it would raise concerns about the company's competitive position.

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

1Any specific guidance on subscriber growth and retention strategies.
2Updates on revenue from new service offerings or market expansions.
3Management's commentary on competitive pressures and how they plan to address them.
4Insights into cost management and operational efficiencies.
5Any changes in capital expenditure plans that could affect future growth.

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Company Snapshot

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

Key Metrics to Watch

EPS (Earnings Per Share)

EPS is a key indicator of profitability and will show how well AT&T is managing its costs and revenues.

N/A

Subscriber Growth

Tracking subscriber growth is crucial for understanding AT&T's market position and customer retention in a competitive landscape.

N/A

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, exceeding expectations by 3.83%. The stock reacted positively, gaining 0.39% the following day.

Management Promises & Guidance

Expectations

Wall Street Expectations

Overall expectations for AT&T's upcoming earnings are mixed, with no analyst estimates available. Investors are keen to see if the company can maintain its recent positive momentum.

Bull Case

The optimistic view hinges on strong subscriber growth and better-than-expected EPS, which could signal effective management and a robust business model.

Bear Case

Conversely, if subscriber numbers stagnate or EPS falls short, it could indicate deeper issues in customer retention and market competitiveness.

Expectations

Two Questions That Matter

The print will turn on these two things.

What is the subscriber growth rate for the quarter?

Subscriber growth is critical for AT&T's future revenue and market position, and any significant changes could impact investor sentiment.

How does management plan to address any potential revenue challenges?

Management's strategy for overcoming revenue challenges will be closely scrutinized, as it reflects their ability to adapt to market conditions.

Edge

What the Street Is Missing

Why consensus could be wrong

The Street may underestimate AT&T's ability to adapt to market changes, particularly in subscriber growth, which could be stronger than anticipated.

Supporting Evidence

Recent earnings history shows a consistent ability to beat EPS estimates, suggesting operational strength.

The options market is pricing a larger move than historical averages, indicating expectations for significant news.

Past performance indicates that AT&T has often rebounded strongly after initial earnings reactions.

Key Risk

If subscriber growth exceeds 2%, it could shift the narrative significantly in favor of a bullish outlook.

Edge

Thesis-Break Levels

Pre-commit to what would confirm each case.

The core thesis revolves around AT&T's ability to grow its subscriber base and maintain revenue in a competitive environment.

Bull Confirmed If

A subscriber growth rate exceeding 2% would confirm the bull case, indicating strong market demand.

Bear Confirmed If

A decline in revenue or flat subscriber growth would confirm the bear case, suggesting potential issues in customer retention.

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 are anticipating volatility around the earnings report.

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)

Edge

Historical Setup Match

Cross-company pattern from 30 similar setups.

Prior-quarter beat + options rich in Communication Services

n=30

Fade rate: 13 of 28 (46%)

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 around 3.42%, confirming strong operational performance.

In-Line / Cautious

If results are in line but management expresses caution, the stock may see a muted reaction as investors reassess growth prospects.

Miss

A miss could lead to a decline of about 1.38%, as it would raise concerns about the company's competitive position.

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

1Any specific guidance on subscriber growth and retention strategies.
2Updates on revenue from new service offerings or market expansions.
3Management's commentary on competitive pressures and how they plan to address them.
4Insights into cost management and operational efficiencies.
5Any changes in capital expenditure plans that could affect future growth.