AT&T Inc (T)
Operating profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | 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 | ||
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| Operating income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 19,049,000 | 18,994,000 | 22,660,000 | 23,306,000 | 23,461,000 | -2,902,000 | -2,672,000 | -4,122,000 | -4,587,000 | 21,399,000 | 21,624,000 | 24,240,000 | 25,897,000 | 12,225,000 | 12,120,000 | 8,080,000 | 8,372,000 | 22,471,000 | 24,240,000 | 28,208,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 122,336,000 | 122,060,000 | 122,197,000 | 122,317,000 | 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 |
| Operating profit margin | 15.57% | 15.56% | 18.54% | 19.05% | 19.16% | -2.38% | -2.20% | -3.40% | -3.80% | 17.76% | 17.76% | 18.96% | 19.32% | 10.19% | 9.26% | 5.93% | 5.85% | 13.00% | 13.84% | 15.75% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Operating profit margin = Operating income (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $19,049,000K ÷ $122,336,000K
= 15.57%
AT&T Inc's operating profit margin has fluctuated over the analyzed period. It stood at around 15-16% range during early 2020 and 2021 but declined significantly to around 5-9% in late 2021 and early 2022, indicating a decrease in operational efficiency or increased operating expenses relative to revenue during that period.
However, the operating profit margin then demonstrated a positive recovery, reaching about 19% by the end of 2022 and remaining relatively stable in the mid to high teens in 2023 and 2024. This improvement suggests that AT&T Inc effectively managed its operating costs and generated stronger profitability compared to the previous periods of lower margins.
The negative operating profit margins in late 2022 and early 2023 indicate that AT&T Inc incurred losses from operations during those periods. Despite this, the company rebounded well and sustained healthy operating profit margins above 15% in the latter half of 2024.
Overall, the data showcases both challenges and successes in AT&T Inc's operational performance, highlighting periods of struggle followed by recovery and eventual profitability improvement.
Peer comparison
Dec 31, 2024