Summary
AT&T Inc. reported third-quarter 2022 results showing resilience in its core Communications segment, with notable revenue growth in Mobility and Consumer Wireline, offsetting declines in Business Wireline. Despite a slight overall revenue decrease year-over-year, the company demonstrated improved operating income in its Communications segment due to effective cost management and subscriber growth. The company continues its strategic shift, marked by the successful separation of its WarnerMedia business in April 2022, which is now reflected as a discontinued operation. This divestiture streamlines AT&T's focus on its core connectivity and communications businesses. Financial performance indicates solid operational execution, with a focus on managing expenses and driving efficiency across its segments. Investors should monitor the ongoing capital expenditure for network modernization and 5G expansion, as well as the company's debt reduction efforts.
Financial Highlights
45 data points| Revenue | $30.04B |
| SG&A Expenses | $7.20B |
| Operating Expenses | $24.03B |
| Operating Income | $6.01B |
| Interest Expense | $1.42B |
| Net Income | $6.03B |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.83 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.80 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 7.15B |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 7.65B |
Key Highlights
- 1Consolidated operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2022, decreased by 4.1% to $30.04 billion compared to $31.33 billion in the prior year, primarily due to the separation of the U.S. video business.
- 2Communications segment operating income increased by 6.5% to $7.63 billion, driven by growth in Mobility and Consumer Wireline, offsetting declines in Business Wireline.
- 3Mobility service and equipment revenues grew by 5.6% and 7.2%, respectively, year-over-year for the first nine months, with total Mobility subscribers increasing by 7.2% to 210.7 million.
- 4The company continued to focus on its core business, with WarnerMedia now classified as a discontinued operation following its separation on April 8, 2022.
- 5Capital expenditures for the first nine months of 2022 were $15.40 billion, reflecting ongoing investments in network upgrades and expansion.
- 6Net cash provided by operating activities from continuing operations for the first nine months of 2022 was $25.46 billion, a decrease from $29.09 billion in the prior year, influenced by working capital impacts.
- 7Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) attributable to common stock was $0.80 for the third quarter of 2022, consistent with the prior year's $0.80.