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Guidance and Outlook
AT&T INC. · 2026-08-27 · Importance 80 · Surprise 68 · Contradicted
AT&T guides to approximately $18 billion of free cash flow in 2026, according to third-party reporting. Management projects EBITDA growth of 3–4% in 2026 and acceleration to more than 5% annually from 2028. The outlook is supported by rising wireless ARPU and net additions, while legacy-segment headwinds remain a constraint.
Key facts
- T now guides FCF to ~$18B for 2026. source
- Management projects EBITDA growth of 3–4% in 2026. source
- Management projects EBITDA accelerating to 5%+ annually from 2028. source
- AT&T will release its third-quarter 2026 results on Oct. 21, 2026 before the New York Stock Exchange opens. source
- AT&T will host a conference call on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results. source
- AT&T will webcast a conference call to discuss results. source
- The press release is dated DALLAS, Aug. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ announcing the Oct. 21, 2026 third-quarter release. source
Impact estimates
| metric | direction | stage | expected | basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| cash | positive | probable | — | T now guides FCF to ~$18B for 2026. |
| operating_income | positive | probable | — | Management projects EBITDA growth of 3–4% in 2026. |
| operating_income | positive | probable | — | Management projects EBITDA accelerating to 5%+ annually from 2028. |