Company / Capital Expenditures
AT&T Capital Expenditures History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Capital Expenditures
$20.8B
FY2025
5-year range
$15.5B / $20.8B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+2.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 64
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 64 Communication Services companies, AT&T is in the top 5% for capital expenditures. Capital Expenditures has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $14.7B in FY2020 to $21.5B in FY2016.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$20.8B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +7.2%. Ranks 3rd among 64 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $17.9B to $20.8B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Capital Expenditures over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +2.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +7.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+457.7% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +7.2%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, capital expenditures increased 2.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 64 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak capital expenditures was recorded in FY2016.
Company context
Key Data Points
- Altman Z-Score 0.68 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Annual data
| Year | Capital ExpendituresValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $20.8B | +2.9% |
| FY2024 | $20.3B | +13.5% |
| FY2023 | $17.9B | -9.0% |
| FY2022 | $19.6B | +26.3% |
| FY2021 | $15.5B | +5.8% |
| FY2020 | $14.7B | -25.2% |
| FY2019 | $19.6B | -7.6% |
| FY2018 | $21.3B | +2.9% |
| FY2017 | $20.6B | -4.0% |
| FY2016 | $21.5B | +12.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026