Summary
AT&T Inc. reported its financial results for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2019. For the third quarter, total operating revenues were $44.59 billion, a decrease of 2.5% compared to the prior year. Net income attributable to AT&T was $3.7 billion, or $0.50 per diluted share. For the nine-month period, total operating revenues increased by 9.5% to $134.37 billion, primarily driven by the acquisition of Time Warner. Net income attributable to AT&T for the nine months was $11.51 billion, or $1.57 per diluted share. The Communications segment continues to be the largest contributor to revenue, though it experienced a slight decline in Q3 2019. The WarnerMedia segment, significantly impacted by the Time Warner acquisition in 2018, showed revenue fluctuations but contributed positively to segment operating contribution. The company continues to invest in its infrastructure, including the rollout of 5G technology, aiming to support increasing data demands.
Financial Highlights
48 data points| Revenue | $44.59B |
| SG&A Expenses | $9.58B |
| Operating Expenses | $36.69B |
| Operating Income | $7.90B |
| Interest Expense | $2.08B |
| Net Income | $3.70B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.50 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.50 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 7.33B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 7.36B |
Key Highlights
- 1Total operating revenues for Q3 2019 were $44.59 billion, down 2.5% year-over-year, while nine-month revenues increased 9.5% to $134.37 billion due to the Time Warner acquisition.
- 2Net income attributable to AT&T in Q3 2019 was $3.7 billion ($0.50/share), down from $4.72 billion ($0.65/share) in Q3 2018. Nine-month net income was $11.51 billion ($1.57/share), down from $14.51 billion ($2.19/share) in the prior year.
- 3The Communications segment remains the largest revenue generator, though Q3 revenues decreased 1.7% year-over-year. Mobility service revenues showed slight growth, but equipment revenues declined.
- 4WarnerMedia segment revenues decreased 4.4% in Q3 2019, primarily due to lower theatrical product revenues at Warner Bros., partially offset by growth at Home Box Office and Turner.
- 5Operating income for the consolidated company increased 8.7% in Q3 2019 to $7.90 billion, and increased 13.5% for the nine-month period to $22.63 billion, driven by improved segment contributions and lower depreciation and amortization expenses.
- 6The company is actively managing its debt, with $11.61 billion in debt maturing within one year. Total debt stood at $165.18 billion ($153.57 billion long-term debt plus $11.61 billion short-term debt).
- 7AT&T is continuing its investment in 5G technology, with commercial mobile 5G service launched in parts of 21 cities and plans to expand nationwide by the first half of 2020.