AT&T Inc (T)

Debt-to-equity ratio

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
Long-term debt US$ in thousands
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 103,297,000 103,703,000 101,903,000 99,396,000 97,500,000 122,406,000 117,746,000 169,036,000 166,332,000 163,771,000 162,296,000 165,488,000 161,673,000 175,553,000 175,896,000 177,779,000 184,221,000 183,049,000 184,257,000 185,112,000
Debt-to-equity ratio 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00

December 31, 2023 calculation

Debt-to-equity ratio = Long-term debt ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $—K ÷ $103,297,000K
= 0.00

The debt-to-equity ratio for AT&T, Inc. has shown some fluctuations over the past eight quarters, ranging from 1.09 to 1.41. In Q4 2022, the ratio was at its lowest point of 1.09, indicating a lower level of debt relative to equity. However, the ratio gradually increased in subsequent quarters, peaking at 1.41 in Q2 2023 before slightly decreasing to 1.33 in Q4 2023.

Overall, the trend suggests that AT&T has been relying more on debt funding compared to equity over the past two years. A higher debt-to-equity ratio could indicate higher financial risk and leverage for the company, as it implies a higher proportion of debt in its capital structure. It is important for investors and stakeholders to monitor this ratio closely to assess AT&T's financial health and risk profile.


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Dec 31, 2023


See also:

AT&T Inc Debt to Equity (Quarterly Data)