AT&T Inc (T)

Days of inventory on hand (DOH)

		Dec 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020
Inventory turnover		24.56	25.97	25.88	22.17	25.08
DOH	days	14.86	14.05	14.10	16.46	14.55

December 31, 2024 calculation

DOH = 365 ÷ Inventory turnover
= 365 ÷ 24.56
= 14.86

To analyze AT&T Inc's days of inventory on hand (DOH) over the period from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2024, we observe fluctuations in this metric:

1. As of December 31, 2020, AT&T had 14.55 days of inventory on hand.
2. By December 31, 2021, this figure increased to 16.46 days, indicating a lengthening of the company's inventory turnover cycle.
3. Contrary to the previous year, the DOH decreased to 14.10 days as of December 31, 2022, showing a more efficient management of inventory levels.
4. There was a slight decrease in DOH to 14.05 days by December 31, 2023, suggesting continuity in effective inventory management practices.
5. Finally, by December 31, 2024, AT&T's DOH increased slightly to 14.86 days, potentially signaling a need for better inventory management control.

Overall, the trend in AT&T's DOH indicates some variability in inventory management efficiency over the years, with slight improvements followed by a slight worsening in recent years. Further analysis of the reasons behind these changes would provide more insight into AT&T Inc's inventory management strategies.