AT&T targets 60M-plus fiber locations by decade end as it lifts 2026 adjusted EPS to $2.40 range

AT&T has set a target of reaching more than 60 million fiber locations by the end of the decade and raised its 2026 adjusted earnings-per-share guidance to a $2.40 range, according to the headline. The fiber build-out is a capital-intensive growth channel: it expands the addressable base for higher-margin broadband and enterprise connectivity, while the EPS raise signals management expects that investment to convert into near-term earnings rather than only long-dated subscriber growth. For T shares, the main sensitivities are the trade-off between elevated capex and free cash flow available for dividends and debt reduction, and the competitive pressure from cable operators and fixed wireless providers in the markets being upgraded. Income-oriented holders and the telecom sector broadly are most exposed to any shift in the cost of capital, since higher long-term yields would raise the discount rate applied to a company carrying substantial leverage. Traders should watch AT&T's next quarterly results for fiber passings added, broadband net additions, and free cash flow commentary, which will indicate whether the EPS guidance is supported by operating momentum.

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