AT&T Inc (T)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating income | US$ in thousands | 19,049,000 | 23,461,000 | -4,587,000 | 25,897,000 | 8,372,000 |
| Revenue | US$ in thousands | 122,336,000 | 122,428,000 | 120,741,000 | 134,038,000 | 143,050,000 |
| Operating profit margin | 15.57% | 19.16% | -3.80% | 19.32% | 5.85% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income ÷ Revenue
= $19,049,000K ÷ $122,336,000K
= 15.57%
Based on the data provided, AT&T Inc's operating profit margin has shown significant fluctuations over the past five years. In December 2020, the operating profit margin was 5.85%, indicating that the company generated 5.85 cents of profit for every dollar of sales.
By December 2021, the operating profit margin had increased substantially to 19.32%, reflecting improved operational efficiency and profitability. However, in December 2022, the operating profit margin turned negative at -3.80%, suggesting that the company's operating expenses exceeded its operating income during that period.
In December 2023, the operating profit margin rebounded to 19.16%, indicating a recovery in profitability. This was followed by a slight dip in December 2024, with the operating profit margin at 15.57%.
Overall, the fluctuating trend in AT&T Inc's operating profit margin raises concerns about the company's ability to sustain consistent profitability and manage its operating expenses effectively. Further analysis of the underlying factors contributing to these fluctuations would be necessary to assess the company's financial performance comprehensively.
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Dec 31, 2024