AT&T Inc (T)
Net profit margin
| Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | Dec 31, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 | Mar 31, 2019 | ||
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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 14,400,000 | -11,305,000 | -8,774,000 | -9,106,000 | -8,524,000 | 20,036,000 | 19,928,000 | 17,341,000 | 20,081,000 | 1,155,000 | -1,947,000 | -2,236,000 | -5,176,000 | 11,101,000 | 11,985,000 | 14,417,000 | 13,903,000 | 16,367,000 | 17,385,000 | 18,804,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 122,428,000 | 121,749,000 | 121,442,000 | 121,168,000 | 120,741,000 | 120,493,000 | 121,776,000 | 127,873,000 | 134,038,000 | 119,924,000 | 130,938,000 | 136,148,000 | 143,050,000 | 172,890,000 | 175,138,000 | 179,145,000 | 181,193,000 | 182,365,000 | 183,516,000 | 177,545,000 |
| Net profit margin | 11.76% | -9.29% | -7.22% | -7.52% | -7.06% | 16.63% | 16.36% | 13.56% | 14.98% | 0.96% | -1.49% | -1.64% | -3.62% | 6.42% | 6.84% | 8.05% | 7.67% | 8.97% | 9.47% | 10.59% |
December 31, 2023 calculation
Net profit margin = Net income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $14,400,000K ÷ $122,428,000K
= 11.76%
AT&T, Inc.'s net profit margin has exhibited significant fluctuations over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the net profit margin improved to 11.59%, showing a positive trend compared to the previous quarters. The negative net profit margins in Q3 2023 (-10.16%), Q2 2023 (-7.94%), and Q1 2023 (-8.26%) indicate challenges in generating profits during those periods.
Comparing to the corresponding quarters in the prior year, there has been a decline in net profit margin from Q4 2022 (14.30%) to Q4 2023 (11.59%). However, Q3 2023 and Q2 2023 exhibited lower net profit margins compared to the same periods in 2022.
Overall, the recent positive trend in the net profit margin in Q4 2023 could signify potential improvements in AT&T's profitability performance. Further analysis into the company's operational efficiency, cost management, and revenue generation strategies may provide insights into the factors driving these fluctuations in net profit margins over the examined period.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2023