Price to Earnings (P/E)
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- Price to Operating Profit (P/OP) since 2005
- Price to Book Value (P/BV) since 2005
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Calculation
AT&T Inc., P/E, long-term trends, calculation
| P/E | = | Share price1, 2, 3 | ÷ | Earnings per share1 (EPS) | EPS1 | = | Net income (loss) attributable to common stock1 (in millions) | ÷ | No. shares of common stock outstanding2 | ||
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Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
1 US$
2 Data adjusted for splits and stock dividends.
3 Closing price as at the filing date of AT&T Inc. Annual Report.
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio exhibited considerable fluctuation over the observed period. Initially, the ratio demonstrated an increasing trend from 2006 to 2007, peaking at 31.83. Subsequently, a decline was noted through 2009, reaching a low of 10.86. The period between 2010 and 2012 showed volatility, with a significant spike to 45.61 in 2012 before returning to more moderate levels.
- Overall Trend
- From 2013 to 2015, the P/E ratio fluctuated, demonstrating a range between 9.36 and 28.42. A subsequent decrease occurred in 2016 and 2017, followed by a sharp drop in 2018 to 7.67. The ratio experienced a recovery in 2019 and 2020, reaching 19.92, before a notable decline in 2021, where a value was not reported. A value of 8.60 was observed in 2022, followed by a negative earnings per share and a missing P/E ratio in 2023. The ratio showed an increase to 8.47 in 2024 and 16.94 in 2025, before settling at 8.67 in 2026.
The P/E ratio’s movements appear to be influenced by both share price and earnings per share. Periods of high P/E ratios often coincide with increasing share prices or substantial earnings growth, while declines in the ratio are frequently associated with falling share prices or reduced earnings. The significant volatility observed suggests sensitivity to market conditions and company-specific performance factors.
- Volatility and Earnings
- The substantial increase in the P/E ratio in 2012 was accompanied by a significant decrease in earnings per share, indicating that the share price did not decline proportionally. Conversely, the low P/E ratio in 2018 coincided with a period of relatively high earnings per share, suggesting the market may have been undervaluing the stock at that time. The negative earnings per share in 2021 resulted in a missing P/E ratio, highlighting the ratio’s dependence on positive earnings.
The most recent values indicate a degree of stabilization, though the P/E ratio remains within a moderate range. The fluctuations observed throughout the period suggest that the market’s valuation of the company has been dynamic and responsive to changes in financial performance and broader economic factors.
Comparison to Competitors
AT&T Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to competitors
| AT&T Inc. | T-Mobile US Inc. | Verizon Communications Inc. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | |||
| Feb 12, 2025 | |||
| Feb 23, 2024 | |||
| Feb 13, 2023 | |||
| Feb 16, 2022 | |||
| Feb 25, 2021 | |||
| Feb 20, 2020 | |||
| Feb 20, 2019 | |||
| Feb 20, 2018 | |||
| Feb 17, 2017 | |||
| Feb 18, 2016 | |||
| Feb 20, 2015 | |||
| Feb 21, 2014 | |||
| Feb 22, 2013 | |||
| Feb 24, 2012 | |||
| Mar 1, 2011 | |||
| Feb 25, 2010 | |||
| Feb 25, 2009 | |||
| Feb 27, 2008 | |||
| Feb 26, 2007 | |||
| Mar 1, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Sector (Telecommunication Services)
AT&T Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to sector (telecommunication services)
| AT&T Inc. | Telecommunication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | ||
| Feb 12, 2025 | ||
| Feb 23, 2024 | ||
| Feb 13, 2023 | ||
| Feb 16, 2022 | ||
| Feb 25, 2021 | ||
| Feb 20, 2020 | ||
| Feb 20, 2019 | ||
| Feb 20, 2018 | ||
| Feb 17, 2017 | ||
| Feb 18, 2016 | ||
| Feb 20, 2015 | ||
| Feb 21, 2014 | ||
| Feb 22, 2013 | ||
| Feb 24, 2012 | ||
| Mar 1, 2011 | ||
| Feb 25, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 27, 2008 | ||
| Feb 26, 2007 | ||
| Mar 1, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).
Comparison to Industry (Communication Services)
AT&T Inc., P/E, long-term trends, comparison to industry (communication services)
| AT&T Inc. | Communication Services | |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | ||
| Feb 12, 2025 | ||
| Feb 23, 2024 | ||
| Feb 13, 2023 | ||
| Feb 16, 2022 | ||
| Feb 25, 2021 | ||
| Feb 20, 2020 | ||
| Feb 20, 2019 | ||
| Feb 20, 2018 | ||
| Feb 17, 2017 | ||
| Feb 18, 2016 | ||
| Feb 20, 2015 | ||
| Feb 21, 2014 | ||
| Feb 22, 2013 | ||
| Feb 24, 2012 | ||
| Mar 1, 2011 | ||
| Feb 25, 2010 | ||
| Feb 25, 2009 | ||
| Feb 27, 2008 | ||
| Feb 26, 2007 | ||
| Mar 1, 2006 |
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2014-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2013-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2012-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2011-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2010-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2009-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2008-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2007-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2006-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2005-12-31).