Net Profit Margin
since 2005
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Calculation
AT&T Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, calculation
| Net profit margin | = | 100 | × | Net income attributable to AT&T1 | ÷ | Operating revenues1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.67% | = | 100 | × | 13,903 | ÷ | 181,193 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.34% | = | 100 | × | 19,370 | ÷ | 170,756 |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.34% | = | 100 | × | 29,450 | ÷ | 160,546 |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.92% | = | 100 | × | 12,976 | ÷ | 163,786 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.09% | = | 100 | × | 13,345 | ÷ | 146,801 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 4.70% | = | 100 | × | 6,224 | ÷ | 132,447 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.17% | = | 100 | × | 18,249 | ÷ | 128,752 |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.70% | = | 100 | × | 7,264 | ÷ | 127,434 |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.11% | = | 100 | × | 3,944 | ÷ | 126,723 |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.98% | = | 100 | × | 19,864 | ÷ | 124,280 |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 10.19% | = | 100 | × | 12,535 | ÷ | 123,018 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 10.37% | = | 100 | × | 12,867 | ÷ | 124,028 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.05% | = | 100 | × | 11,951 | ÷ | 118,928 |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.67% | = | 100 | × | 7,356 | ÷ | 63,055 |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 10.91% | = | 100 | × | 4,786 | ÷ | 43,862 |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
1 US$ in millions
Comparison to Competitors
AT&T Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| AT&T Inc. | Verizon Communications Inc. | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.67% | 14.61% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.34% | 11.87% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.34% | 23.88% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.92% | 10.42% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.09% | 13.58% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 4.70% | 7.57% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.17% | 9.54% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.70% | 0.76% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.11% | 2.17% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.98% | 2.39% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 10.19% | 3.39% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 10.37% | 6.60% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.05% | 5.91% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.67% | 7.03% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 10.91% | 9.85% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Sector (Fixed Line Telecommunications)
AT&T Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to sector (fixed line telecommunications)
| AT&T Inc. | Fixed Line Telecommunications | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.67% | 10.59% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.34% | 11.57% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.34% | 20.78% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.92% | 9.01% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.09% | 11.21% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 4.70% | 6.11% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.17% | 11.93% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.70% | 3.35% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.11% | 2.67% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.98% | 9.71% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 10.19% | 7.01% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 10.37% | 8.72% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.05% | 8.23% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.67% | 8.96% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 10.91% | 10.24% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).
Comparison to Industry (Telecommunications)
AT&T Inc., net profit margin, long-term trends, comparison to industry (telecommunications)
| AT&T Inc. | Telecommunications | |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2019 | 7.67% | 10.23% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 11.34% | 10.95% |
| Dec 31, 2017 | 18.34% | 19.59% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 7.92% | 8.43% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 9.09% | 10.29% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 4.70% | 5.57% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 14.17% | 10.88% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 5.70% | 3.35% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 3.11% | 2.67% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 15.98% | 9.71% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 10.19% | 7.01% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 10.37% | 8.72% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 10.05% | 8.23% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 11.67% | 8.96% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 10.91% | 10.24% |
Based on: 10-K (filing date: 2020-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2019-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2018-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2017-02-17), 10-K (filing date: 2016-02-18), 10-K (filing date: 2015-02-20), 10-K (filing date: 2014-02-21), 10-K (filing date: 2013-02-22), 10-K (filing date: 2012-02-24), 10-K (filing date: 2011-03-01), 10-K (filing date: 2010-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2009-02-25), 10-K (filing date: 2008-02-27), 10-K (filing date: 2007-02-26), 10-K (filing date: 2006-03-01).