AT&T Inc (T)

Net profit margin

		Dec 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Dec 31, 2019
Net income	US$ in thousands	14,400,000	-8,524,000	20,081,000	-5,176,000	13,903,000
Revenue	US$ in thousands	122,428,000	120,741,000	134,038,000	143,050,000	181,193,000
Net profit margin		11.76%	-7.06%	14.98%	-3.62%	7.67%

December 31, 2023 calculation

Net profit margin = Net income ÷ Revenue
= $14,400,000K ÷ $122,428,000K
= 11.76%

The net profit margin of AT&T, Inc. has shown significant fluctuations over the years. In 2023, the company achieved a robust net profit margin of 11.59%, indicating that for every dollar of revenue generated, the company retained $0.1159 as profit after accounting for all expenses.

On the other hand, in 2022, AT&T, Inc. experienced a negative net profit margin of -7.23%, implying that the company's expenses exceeded its revenue, resulting in a loss. This negative performance raises concerns about the company's ability to control costs and generate profits efficiently.

In 2021, AT&T, Inc. rebounded strongly with a net profit margin of 11.77%, demonstrating a healthy profitability level compared to the prior year. Conversely, in 2020, the company faced challenges with a negative net profit margin of -3.13%, indicating financial difficulties and potential inefficiencies in cost management.

In 2019, AT&T, Inc. registered a positive net profit margin of 7.67%, reflecting a reasonable level of profitability during that period. Overall, the fluctuations in net profit margin highlight AT&T's variability in generating profits relative to its revenue, suggesting the importance of closely monitoring and managing operational expenses to ensure sustained profitability in the future.