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AT&T Q4 net loss decreasesJan 28, 2013 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) -- AT&T Inc., a provider of wireless communications, local exchange services and long-distance services, has reported a net loss attributable to the company of $3.86 billion, or $0.68 loss per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012, compared to a net loss attributable to the company of $6.68 billion, or $1.12 loss per share, for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Total operating revenues for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2012 were $32.58 billion, compared to $32.5 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2011. Net income attributable to the company for the year ended December 31, 2012 was $7.26 billion, or $1.25 per share, compared to $3.94 billion, or $0.66 per share, for the year ended December 31, 2011. Total operating revenues for the year ended December 31, 2012 were $127.43 billion, compared to $126.72 billion for the year ended December 31, 2011. "We had an excellent 2012," said Randall Stephenson, AT&T chairman and CEO. "We grew revenues, increased adjusted earnings per share by 8.5 percent and generated cash from operations at record levels. We used this cash to invest aggressively in the future of our business and returned $23 billion to shareowners through dividends and share repurchases." http://www.datamonitor.com Republication or redistribution, including by framing or similar means, is expressly prohibited without prior written consent. Datamonitor shall not be liable for errors or delays in the content, or for any actions taken in reliance thereon |