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Stock Analysis on Net

AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T)

Analysis of Solvency Ratios
Quarterly Data

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Solvency Ratios (Summary)

AT&T Inc., solvency ratios (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Debt Ratios
Debt to equity 1.30 1.26 1.23 1.26 1.26 1.22 1.18 1.26 1.24 1.27 1.33 1.33 1.41 1.38 1.39 1.09 1.15 1.23
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) 1.47 1.43 1.40 1.43 1.43 1.38 1.35 1.43 1.40 1.44 1.50 1.50 1.59 1.57 1.59 1.24 1.31 1.35
Debt to capital 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.56 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.56 0.55 0.56 0.57 0.57 0.58 0.58 0.58 0.52 0.54 0.55
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.59 0.58 0.59 0.60 0.60 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.55 0.57 0.57
Debt to assets 0.34 0.33 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.32 0.31 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.34 0.34 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.31 0.32 0.36
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) 0.38 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.36 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.36 0.36 0.40
Financial leverage 3.88 3.84 3.80 3.82 3.85 3.83 3.78 3.85 3.78 3.82 3.94 3.92 4.01 4.03 4.13 3.48 3.62 3.41
Coverage Ratios
Interest coverage 4.64 4.80 4.97 5.20 3.83 3.66 3.47 3.10 3.62 3.82 3.96 0.04 0.36 0.37 0.49 5.27 5.20 4.53

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).


The solvency profile is characterized by relative stability in structural leverage ratios, contrasted by a period of significant volatility in interest coverage capacity between late 2022 and late 2023.

Debt-to-Equity and Capital Structure
Debt to equity ratios demonstrate a fluctuating but contained trend, ranging from a low of 1.09 in September 2022 to a peak of 1.41 in June 2023. When operating lease liabilities are included, the ratio remains consistently higher, peaking at 1.59. Debt to capital ratios exhibit minimal variance, generally maintaining a corridor between 0.52 and 0.58, suggesting a consistent approach to the balance of debt and equity financing over the analyzed period.
Asset-Based Solvency
Debt to assets ratios remain stable, oscillating between 0.31 and 0.36. The inclusion of operating lease liabilities marginally increases these figures to a range of 0.36 to 0.40. This consistency indicates that the proportion of assets financed through debt has remained largely unchanged, reflecting a steady asset-to-debt relationship.
Financial Leverage
A moderate increase in financial leverage is observed from the start of 2022, where it stood at 3.41, rising to a peak of 4.13 by December 31, 2022. Following this peak, the leverage ratio stabilized, fluctuating within a narrower band between 3.78 and 3.88 through June 2026, indicating a slightly higher but steady level of total asset utilization relative to equity.
Interest Servicing Capacity
The interest coverage ratio shows the most significant variance of all solvency metrics. After maintaining strengths above 4.50 in early 2022, a severe contraction occurred starting December 31, 2022, with the ratio dropping to 0.49 and reaching a critical low of 0.04 by September 30, 2023. This indicates a period of temporary diminished capacity to service interest obligations. A robust recovery followed, with the ratio returning to a range of 3.10 to 5.20 from December 2023 through mid-2026.

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Debt Ratios


Coverage Ratios



Debt to Equity

AT&T Inc., debt to equity calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Debt maturing within one year 9,323 6,818 9,011 11,378 9,254 8,902 5,089 2,637 5,249 7,060 9,477 11,302 15,268 13,757 7,467 9,626 6,210 27,333
Long-term debt, excluding maturing within one year 134,631 131,589 127,089 128,090 123,057 117,259 118,443 126,375 125,355 125,704 127,854 126,701 128,012 123,727 128,423 123,854 129,747 180,225
Total debt 143,954 138,407 136,100 139,468 132,311 126,161 123,532 129,012 130,604 132,764 137,331 138,003 143,280 137,484 135,890 133,480 135,957 207,558
 
Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T 110,444 109,660 110,533 110,708 105,272 103,744 104,372 102,351 105,310 104,540 103,297 103,703 101,903 99,396 97,500 122,406 117,746 169,036
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity1 1.30 1.26 1.23 1.26 1.26 1.22 1.18 1.26 1.24 1.27 1.33 1.33 1.41 1.38 1.39 1.09 1.15 1.23
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity, Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 1.54 1.58 1.50 1.43 1.40 1.44 1.31 1.28 1.28 1.30 1.20 1.20 1.22 1.15 1.07 1.09 1.05 1.07
Verizon Communications Inc. 1.67 1.51 1.40 1.42 1.43 1.45 1.56 1.55 1.61 1.63 1.51 1.60 1.65 1.65 1.69 1.73 1.83

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity = Total debt ÷ Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T
= 143,954 ÷ 110,444 = 1.30

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The solvency profile exhibits a period of significant volatility followed by a phase of relative stabilization in leverage and equity levels. A notable deleveraging event occurred in the first half of 2022, after which the capital structure shifted toward a more consistent, albeit leveraged, equilibrium.

Total Debt Trends
A sharp reduction in total debt is observed between March 2022 and June 2022, with obligations decreasing from 207,558 million to 135,957 million. Following this contraction, debt levels remained largely range-bound between 123,532 million and 143,280 million. A moderate upward trend is noted toward the end of the period, with debt increasing to 143,954 million by June 2026.
Stockholders’ Equity Trends
Equity attributable to the company experienced a substantial decline from 169,036 million in March 2022 to a low of 97,500 million by December 2022. Subsequent quarters show a gradual recovery and plateau, with equity values stabilizing between 102,351 million and 110,708 million from 2023 through June 2026.
Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis
The debt to equity ratio demonstrates periodic fluctuation, reflecting the interplay between debt reduction and equity volatility. After reaching a low of 1.09 in September 2022, the ratio peaked at 1.41 in June 2023. For the remaining analyzed period, the ratio generally oscillates between 1.18 and 1.30, indicating a consistent long-term leverage position averaging approximately 1.25.

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Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability)

AT&T Inc., debt to equity (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Debt maturing within one year 9,323 6,818 9,011 11,378 9,254 8,902 5,089 2,637 5,249 7,060 9,477 11,302 15,268 13,757 7,467 9,626 6,210 27,333
Long-term debt, excluding maturing within one year 134,631 131,589 127,089 128,090 123,057 117,259 118,443 126,375 125,355 125,704 127,854 126,701 128,012 123,727 128,423 123,854 129,747 180,225
Total debt 143,954 138,407 136,100 139,468 132,311 126,161 123,532 129,012 130,604 132,764 137,331 138,003 143,280 137,484 135,890 133,480 135,957 207,558
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 18,934 18,907 18,943 19,025 17,762 17,433 17,391 17,331 17,174 17,291 17,568 17,730 18,311 18,413 18,659 18,741 18,749 20,917
Total debt (including operating lease liability) 162,888 157,314 155,043 158,493 150,073 143,594 140,923 146,343 147,778 150,055 154,899 155,733 161,591 155,897 154,549 152,221 154,706 228,475
 
Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T 110,444 109,660 110,533 110,708 105,272 103,744 104,372 102,351 105,310 104,540 103,297 103,703 101,903 99,396 97,500 122,406 117,746 169,036
Solvency Ratio
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability)1 1.47 1.43 1.40 1.43 1.43 1.38 1.35 1.43 1.40 1.44 1.50 1.50 1.59 1.57 1.59 1.24 1.31 1.35
Benchmarks
Debt to Equity (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 2.06 2.11 2.01 1.93 1.87 1.92 1.79 1.75 1.76 1.80 1.69 1.70 1.71 1.64 1.55 1.57 1.54 1.56
Verizon Communications Inc. 1.90 1.74 1.62 1.65 1.67 1.70 1.81 1.80 1.86 1.89 1.76 1.87 1.92 1.93 1.99 2.04 2.15

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to equity (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T
= 162,888 ÷ 110,444 = 1.47

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


An analysis of solvency trends reveals a significant shift in the balance sheet structure beginning in early 2022, followed by a phase of stabilization and subsequent gradual adjustments in debt and equity levels through mid-2026.

Total Debt Trends
A substantial reduction in total debt, including operating lease liabilities, occurred between March 2022 and June 2022, where levels fell from 228,475 million USD to 154,706 million USD. For the subsequent period, debt remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 140,923 million USD and 161,591 million USD. A gradual upward trend is observable from March 2025 through June 2026, with debt levels increasing to 162,888 million USD.
Stockholders' Equity Dynamics
Equity attributable to the company experienced a notable contraction during 2022, decreasing from 169,036 million USD in March to a low of 97,500 million USD by December. Following this period, equity entered a phase of modest growth and stabilization, generally maintaining a range between 102,351 million USD and 110,708 million USD from 2023 through mid-2026.
Debt-to-Equity Ratio Analysis
The debt-to-equity ratio exhibited volatility in the initial period, dropping to 1.24 in September 2022 before peaking at 1.59 in December 2022 and June 2023. A corrective downward trend was observed throughout 2024, with the ratio reaching a low of 1.35 by December 2024. However, the ratio began to trend upward again in 2025 and 2026, concluding the period at 1.47, which indicates a moderate increase in financial leverage relative to equity.

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Debt to Capital

AT&T Inc., debt to capital calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Debt maturing within one year 9,323 6,818 9,011 11,378 9,254 8,902 5,089 2,637 5,249 7,060 9,477 11,302 15,268 13,757 7,467 9,626 6,210 27,333
Long-term debt, excluding maturing within one year 134,631 131,589 127,089 128,090 123,057 117,259 118,443 126,375 125,355 125,704 127,854 126,701 128,012 123,727 128,423 123,854 129,747 180,225
Total debt 143,954 138,407 136,100 139,468 132,311 126,161 123,532 129,012 130,604 132,764 137,331 138,003 143,280 137,484 135,890 133,480 135,957 207,558
Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T 110,444 109,660 110,533 110,708 105,272 103,744 104,372 102,351 105,310 104,540 103,297 103,703 101,903 99,396 97,500 122,406 117,746 169,036
Total capital 254,398 248,067 246,633 250,176 237,583 229,905 227,904 231,363 235,914 237,304 240,628 241,706 245,183 236,880 233,390 255,886 253,703 376,594
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital1 0.57 0.56 0.55 0.56 0.56 0.55 0.54 0.56 0.55 0.56 0.57 0.57 0.58 0.58 0.58 0.52 0.54 0.55
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital, Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 0.61 0.61 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.59 0.57 0.56 0.56 0.57 0.54 0.55 0.55 0.54 0.52 0.52 0.51 0.52
Verizon Communications Inc. 0.63 0.60 0.58 0.59 0.59 0.59 0.61 0.61 0.62 0.62 0.60 0.62 0.62 0.62 0.63 0.63 0.65

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital = Total debt ÷ Total capital
= 143,954 ÷ 254,398 = 0.57

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


An analysis of the solvency metrics from March 2022 through June 2026 reveals a period of significant structural adjustment followed by a phase of relative stabilization in the company's capital structure.

Total Debt Trends
A substantial reduction in total debt occurred between March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022, with obligations decreasing from 207,558 million USD to 135,957 million USD. Following this contraction, total debt levels remained relatively range-bound, fluctuating between a low of 123,532 million USD in December 2024 and a high of 143,954 million USD by June 30, 2026.
Total Capital Dynamics
Total capital mirrored the movements of total debt, experiencing a sharp decline from 376,594 million USD in March 2022 to 253,703 million USD in June 2022. For the remainder of the period, total capital showed a gradual downward trend, reaching a minimum of 227,904 million USD in December 2024, before trending upward to 254,398 million USD by mid-2026.
Debt to Capital Ratio Analysis
The debt to capital ratio exhibited notable stability despite the significant shifts in absolute debt and capital values. The ratio fluctuated within a narrow band between 0.52 and 0.58. A peak of 0.58 was maintained from December 2022 through June 2023, indicating a period of slightly higher leverage relative to the capital base. In the final quarters of the period, the ratio remained consistent, ending at 0.57 in June 2026, which suggests a disciplined approach to maintaining a stable capital structure.

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Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability)

AT&T Inc., debt to capital (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)

Microsoft Excel
Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Debt maturing within one year 9,323 6,818 9,011 11,378 9,254 8,902 5,089 2,637 5,249 7,060 9,477 11,302 15,268 13,757 7,467 9,626 6,210 27,333
Long-term debt, excluding maturing within one year 134,631 131,589 127,089 128,090 123,057 117,259 118,443 126,375 125,355 125,704 127,854 126,701 128,012 123,727 128,423 123,854 129,747 180,225
Total debt 143,954 138,407 136,100 139,468 132,311 126,161 123,532 129,012 130,604 132,764 137,331 138,003 143,280 137,484 135,890 133,480 135,957 207,558
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 18,934 18,907 18,943 19,025 17,762 17,433 17,391 17,331 17,174 17,291 17,568 17,730 18,311 18,413 18,659 18,741 18,749 20,917
Total debt (including operating lease liability) 162,888 157,314 155,043 158,493 150,073 143,594 140,923 146,343 147,778 150,055 154,899 155,733 161,591 155,897 154,549 152,221 154,706 228,475
Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T 110,444 109,660 110,533 110,708 105,272 103,744 104,372 102,351 105,310 104,540 103,297 103,703 101,903 99,396 97,500 122,406 117,746 169,036
Total capital (including operating lease liability) 273,332 266,974 265,576 269,201 255,345 247,338 245,295 248,694 253,088 254,595 258,196 259,436 263,494 255,293 252,049 274,627 272,452 397,511
Solvency Ratio
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability)1 0.60 0.59 0.58 0.59 0.59 0.58 0.57 0.59 0.58 0.59 0.60 0.60 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.55 0.57 0.57
Benchmarks
Debt to Capital (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 0.67 0.68 0.67 0.66 0.65 0.66 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.64 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.62 0.61 0.61 0.61 0.61
Verizon Communications Inc. 0.65 0.63 0.62 0.62 0.62 0.63 0.64 0.64 0.65 0.65 0.64 0.65 0.66 0.66 0.67 0.67 0.68

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to capital (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total capital (including operating lease liability)
= 162,888 ÷ 273,332 = 0.60

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The solvency profile of the entity exhibits a significant structural realignment in the first half of 2022, followed by a period of relative stability in the capital structure through mid-2026.

Total Debt Analysis
A substantial reduction in total debt, including operating lease liabilities, is observed between March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022, as obligations decreased from 228,475 million US$ to 154,706 million US$. Following this contraction, debt levels remained relatively range-bound, reaching a period low of 140,923 million US$ in December 2024 before trending upward to 162,888 million US$ by June 30, 2026.
Total Capital Analysis
Total capital followed a trajectory closely aligned with total debt, experiencing a sharp decline from 397,511 million US$ in March 2022 to 272,452 million US$ in June 2022. The capital base subsequently fluctuated within a narrower corridor, reaching a minimum of 245,295 million US$ in December 2024 and recovering to 273,332 million US$ by June 30, 2026.
Debt to Capital Ratio Interpretation
The debt to capital ratio remained remarkably consistent despite the large shifts in absolute nominal values. After an initial decrease to 0.55 in September 2022, the ratio rose to 0.61 by December 2022 and held that level through June 2023. For the remainder of the observed period, the ratio oscillated narrowly between 0.57 and 0.60, concluding at 0.60 in June 2026. This pattern indicates a strategic maintenance of a constant leverage proportion relative to the total capital base, suggesting a stabilized long-term financing strategy.

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Debt to Assets

AT&T Inc., debt to assets calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Debt maturing within one year 9,323 6,818 9,011 11,378 9,254 8,902 5,089 2,637 5,249 7,060 9,477 11,302 15,268 13,757 7,467 9,626 6,210 27,333
Long-term debt, excluding maturing within one year 134,631 131,589 127,089 128,090 123,057 117,259 118,443 126,375 125,355 125,704 127,854 126,701 128,012 123,727 128,423 123,854 129,747 180,225
Total debt 143,954 138,407 136,100 139,468 132,311 126,161 123,532 129,012 130,604 132,764 137,331 138,003 143,280 137,484 135,890 133,480 135,957 207,558
 
Total assets 428,359 421,188 420,198 423,213 405,491 397,467 394,795 393,719 398,026 399,428 407,060 406,698 408,453 400,873 402,853 426,463 426,433 577,195
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets1 0.34 0.33 0.32 0.33 0.33 0.32 0.31 0.33 0.33 0.33 0.34 0.34 0.35 0.34 0.34 0.31 0.32 0.36
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets, Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 0.41 0.41 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.41 0.39 0.39 0.38 0.39 0.37 0.37 0.38 0.37 0.35 0.36 0.35 0.36
Verizon Communications Inc. 0.41 0.39 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.37 0.40 0.39 0.40 0.40 0.38 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.39 0.40 0.42

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets = Total debt ÷ Total assets
= 143,954 ÷ 428,359 = 0.34

2 Click competitor name to see calculations.


The solvency profile of the organization exhibits a high degree of stability following a significant structural adjustment in the first half of 2022. While both total debt and total assets experienced sharp contractions during this initial period, the relationship between the two has remained consistent, maintaining a controlled leverage position throughout the observed timeframe.

Total Debt Trends
A substantial reduction in total debt occurred between March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022, where obligations decreased from 207,558 million to 135,957 million. Following this correction, debt levels fluctuated within a relatively tight corridor, reaching a periodic low of 123,532 million by December 31, 2024, before trending upward again to reach 143,954 million by June 30, 2026.
Total Asset Base Evolution
Total assets mirrored the debt contraction in early 2022, dropping from 577,195 million to 426,433 million. The asset base remained largely stagnant throughout 2023 and 2024, hovering around the 400,000 million mark. A gradual recovery is observed starting in 2025, with assets increasing to 428,359 million by the end of the period, suggesting a phase of modest balance sheet expansion.
Debt to Assets Ratio Analysis
The debt to assets ratio demonstrates remarkable consistency, oscillating narrowly between 0.31 and 0.36. The initial peak of 0.36 in March 2022 was followed by a decline to 0.32 in June 2022, after which the ratio stabilized. The lowest leverage point of 0.31 was recorded in September 2022 and again in December 2024. The period concludes with a slight upward trend, returning to 0.34 by June 30, 2026, indicating that the increase in debt has slightly outpaced asset growth in the most recent quarters.

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Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability)

AT&T Inc., debt to assets (including operating lease liability) calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Debt maturing within one year 9,323 6,818 9,011 11,378 9,254 8,902 5,089 2,637 5,249 7,060 9,477 11,302 15,268 13,757 7,467 9,626 6,210 27,333
Long-term debt, excluding maturing within one year 134,631 131,589 127,089 128,090 123,057 117,259 118,443 126,375 125,355 125,704 127,854 126,701 128,012 123,727 128,423 123,854 129,747 180,225
Total debt 143,954 138,407 136,100 139,468 132,311 126,161 123,532 129,012 130,604 132,764 137,331 138,003 143,280 137,484 135,890 133,480 135,957 207,558
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities 18,934 18,907 18,943 19,025 17,762 17,433 17,391 17,331 17,174 17,291 17,568 17,730 18,311 18,413 18,659 18,741 18,749 20,917
Total debt (including operating lease liability) 162,888 157,314 155,043 158,493 150,073 143,594 140,923 146,343 147,778 150,055 154,899 155,733 161,591 155,897 154,549 152,221 154,706 228,475
 
Total assets 428,359 421,188 420,198 423,213 405,491 397,467 394,795 393,719 398,026 399,428 407,060 406,698 408,453 400,873 402,853 426,463 426,433 577,195
Solvency Ratio
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability)1 0.38 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.37 0.36 0.36 0.37 0.37 0.38 0.38 0.38 0.40 0.39 0.38 0.36 0.36 0.40
Benchmarks
Debt to Assets (including Operating Lease Liability), Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 0.54 0.55 0.54 0.54 0.54 0.55 0.53 0.53 0.53 0.54 0.53 0.53 0.54 0.52 0.51 0.52 0.52 0.52
Verizon Communications Inc. 0.47 0.45 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.44 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.46 0.45 0.47 0.47 0.46 0.46 0.47 0.49

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Debt to assets (including operating lease liability) = Total debt (including operating lease liability) ÷ Total assets
= 162,888 ÷ 428,359 = 0.38

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A significant structural adjustment occurred between March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022, characterized by a substantial and simultaneous reduction in both total debt and total assets. Following this transition, the balance sheet entered a period of relative stabilization, with solvency metrics remaining consistent through the first half of 2026.

Total Debt Dynamics
Total debt, including operating lease liabilities, experienced a sharp contraction from 228,475 million USD in March 2022 to 154,706 million USD by June 2022. Following this decline, debt levels fluctuated moderately, reaching a period low of 140,923 million USD in December 2024. A gradual upward trend is observed from March 2025 onward, with total debt increasing to 162,888 million USD by June 30, 2026.
Total Asset Trajectory
Total assets followed a trajectory similar to debt, falling from 577,195 million USD in March 2022 to 426,433 million USD by June 2022. Assets remained largely range-bound between 393,719 million USD and 428,359 million USD for the remainder of the period. A slight recovery in the asset base is evident starting in 2025, culminating in a value of 428,359 million USD by June 2026.
Debt to Assets Ratio Stability
The debt to assets ratio has demonstrated minimal volatility over the observed timeframe, consistently oscillating within a narrow band between 0.36 and 0.40. The ratio remained at 0.36 for a significant portion of 2022 and 2024, before settling at 0.38 by June 30, 2026. This stability indicates that changes in debt obligations were proportionally balanced by changes in total assets, maintaining a consistent leverage profile despite the overall reduction in the company's financial scale.

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Financial Leverage

AT&T Inc., financial leverage calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Total assets 428,359 421,188 420,198 423,213 405,491 397,467 394,795 393,719 398,026 399,428 407,060 406,698 408,453 400,873 402,853 426,463 426,433 577,195
Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T 110,444 109,660 110,533 110,708 105,272 103,744 104,372 102,351 105,310 104,540 103,297 103,703 101,903 99,396 97,500 122,406 117,746 169,036
Solvency Ratio
Financial leverage1 3.88 3.84 3.80 3.82 3.85 3.83 3.78 3.85 3.78 3.82 3.94 3.92 4.01 4.03 4.13 3.48 3.62 3.41
Benchmarks
Financial Leverage, Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 3.80 3.84 3.70 3.59 3.48 3.51 3.37 3.28 3.33 3.32 3.21 3.22 3.20 3.14 3.03 3.04 2.99 3.01
Verizon Communications Inc. 4.04 3.87 3.70 3.72 3.78 3.88 3.96 3.94 4.03 4.11 3.94 3.99 4.07 4.17 4.29 4.30 4.37

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Financial leverage = Total assets ÷ Stockholders’ equity attributable to AT&T
= 428,359 ÷ 110,444 = 3.88

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The financial structure exhibits a significant contraction in both total assets and stockholders' equity during the first half of 2022, followed by a prolonged period of stabilization and modest recovery. This volatility in the balance sheet components directly influenced the company's financial leverage, which peaked in late 2022 before entering a phase of relative constancy.

Total Assets Trend
A substantial reduction in total assets occurred between March 31, 2022, and June 30, 2022, where values dropped from 577,195 million USD to 426,433 million USD. Following this decline, assets remained relatively stable, fluctuating between approximately 393,000 million USD and 408,000 million USD through 2024. A gradual upward trajectory is observed starting in 2025, with assets reaching 428,359 million USD by June 30, 2026.
Stockholders' Equity Dynamics
Equity attributable to AT&T experienced a sharp decline from 169,036 million USD in March 2022 to a low of 97,500 million USD by December 31, 2022. From 2023 onward, a recovery trend is evident, with equity stabilizing above the 100,000 million USD threshold. By June 30, 2026, stockholders' equity reached 110,444 million USD, indicating a gradual restoration of the equity base after the 2022 contraction.
Financial Leverage Analysis
The financial leverage ratio increased from 3.41 in March 2022 to a peak of 4.13 in December 2022, reflecting an increase in the proportion of debt relative to equity. Since the first quarter of 2023, the ratio has exhibited a downward correction and subsequent stabilization. For the period spanning March 2023 through June 2026, the ratio has remained tightly range-bound between 3.78 and 4.03, suggesting a controlled and consistent approach to capital structure and solvency management.

Overall, the observed patterns indicate a transition from a high-asset, high-equity position to a leaner balance sheet. While the leverage ratio increased during the initial contraction phase, the subsequent stability in the ratio throughout 2024 and 2025 suggests that the company has maintained a consistent leverage target despite fluctuations in total asset value.

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Interest Coverage

AT&T Inc., interest coverage calculation (quarterly data)

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Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 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
Selected Financial Data (US$ in millions)
Net income (loss) attributable to AT&T 4,627 3,829 3,788 9,314 4,500 4,351 4,080 (174) 3,597 3,445 2,188 3,495 4,489 4,228 (23,517) 6,026 4,157 4,810
Add: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest 383 352 368 363 361 341 328 319 352 306 394 331 273 225 362 373 380 354
Less: Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of tax (28) (38) (35) 53 (214) 15
Add: Income tax expense 784 1,179 109 976 1,237 1,299 900 1,285 1,142 1,118 354 1,154 1,403 1,314 (77) 908 1,509 1,440
Add: Interest expense 1,883 1,813 1,791 1,700 1,655 1,658 1,661 1,675 1,699 1,724 1,726 1,662 1,608 1,708 1,560 1,420 1,502 1,626
Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT) 7,705 7,211 6,056 12,353 7,753 7,649 6,969 3,105 6,790 6,593 4,662 6,642 7,773 7,475 (21,637) 8,674 7,762 8,215
Solvency Ratio
Interest coverage1 4.64 4.80 4.97 5.20 3.83 3.66 3.47 3.10 3.62 3.82 3.96 0.04 0.36 0.37 0.49 5.27 5.20 4.53
Benchmarks
Interest Coverage, Competitors2
T-Mobile US Inc. 4.44 4.54 4.78 5.30 5.53 5.47 5.31 4.95 4.68 4.42 4.30 4.11 3.36 2.44 1.94 1.43 1.50 1.92
Verizon Communications Inc. 4.28 4.39 4.98 4.64 4.52 4.46 3.21 3.59 3.78 4.08 6.49 7.16 8.11 8.82 8.89 9.83 9.97

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31).

1 Q2 2026 Calculation
Interest coverage = (EBITQ2 2026 + EBITQ1 2026 + EBITQ4 2025 + EBITQ3 2025) ÷ (Interest expenseQ2 2026 + Interest expenseQ1 2026 + Interest expenseQ4 2025 + Interest expenseQ3 2025)
= (7,705 + 7,211 + 6,056 + 12,353) ÷ (1,883 + 1,813 + 1,791 + 1,700) = 4.64

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The analysis of solvency metrics reveals a period of significant volatility in earnings capacity followed by a sustained recovery and stabilization of the interest coverage ratio. The overall trend is characterized by a severe contraction in the latter part of 2022 and early 2023, followed by a return to sustainable coverage levels from late 2023 through mid-2026.

Earnings Before Interest and Tax (EBIT) Trends
Operating earnings showed relative stability in early 2022, averaging approximately 8 billion USD. A substantial anomaly occurred on December 31, 2022, where EBIT collapsed to negative 21.6 billion USD, representing a critical decline in profitability. Following this event, EBIT recovered in 2023, though it remained volatile, dipping to 4.6 billion USD by year-end. A period of stabilization occurred throughout 2024, with a significant peak reaching 12.3 billion USD in September 2025 before normalizing to approximately 7.7 billion USD by June 2026.
Interest Expense Patterns
Interest obligations remained relatively consistent throughout the observed period, generally fluctuating between 1.4 billion USD and 1.9 billion USD. A gradual upward trend is observable starting in late 2024, with expenses rising from 1.6 billion USD to 1.88 billion USD by June 2026. This incremental increase in the cost of debt serves as a constant pressure point against operating income.
Interest Coverage Ratio Analysis
The interest coverage ratio exhibited a sharp decline from a peak of 5.27 in September 2022 to a critical low of 0.04 by September 2023. This contraction indicates a period where operating earnings were barely sufficient to meet interest obligations, signaling heightened solvency risk. A decisive recovery began in December 2023, with the ratio jumping to 3.96. From 2024 onward, the ratio maintained a healthy range, peaking again at 5.20 in September 2025 and ending the period at 4.64 in June 2026, suggesting a restored and stable capacity to service debt.

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