AT&T Inc (T)
Return on equity (ROE)
| 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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| Net income (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 10,948,000 | 9,056,000 | 12,725,000 | 13,617,000 | 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 |
| Total stockholders’ equity | US$ in thousands | 104,372,000 | 102,351,000 | 105,310,000 | 104,540,000 | 103,297,000 | 103,703,000 | 101,903,000 | 99,396,000 | 97,500,000 | 122,406,000 | 117,746,000 | 169,036,000 | 166,332,000 | 163,771,000 | 162,296,000 | 165,488,000 | 161,673,000 | 175,553,000 | 175,896,000 | 177,779,000 |
| ROE | 10.49% | 8.85% | 12.08% | 13.03% | 13.94% | -10.90% | -8.61% | -9.16% | -8.74% | 16.37% | 16.92% | 10.26% | 12.07% | 0.71% | -1.20% | -1.35% | -3.20% | 6.32% | 6.81% | 8.11% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $10,948,000K ÷ $104,372,000K
= 10.49%
Based on the provided data, AT&T Inc's return on equity (ROE) has shown fluctuating performance over the specified periods. The ROE started at a positive 8.11% in March 2020 but experienced a decline, reaching a negative 3.20% by December 2020. This negative trend continued into the first half of 2021, with ROE remaining negative until September 2021 when it improved to 0.71%.
Subsequently, there was a notable turnaround in AT&T's ROE, with significant positive growth from December 2021 onwards. The ROE surged to 16.92% by the end of June 2022, showcasing a strong performance momentum. Although there was a decline in the last quarter of 2022, the ROE recovered in the following periods.
Despite some fluctuations, AT&T's ROE has generally trended positively in recent quarters, demonstrating improved profitability and efficiency in generating returns for shareholders. The company managed to maintain a double-digit ROE throughout 2023, with a peak of 13.94% in December 2023. By the end of 2024, AT&T's ROE stood at 10.49%, showing a steady performance in generating shareholder value.
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Dec 31, 2024