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AT&T Cash & Equivalents History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Cash & Equivalents
$18.2B
FY2025
5-year range
$3.3B / $19.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+452.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#4 of 69
Communication Services
What the data says
Cash & Equivalents changed +453% YoY in FY2025, a notable deviation from the 9-year average annual change of +144%.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$18.2B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of +18.1%. Top quartile in the Communication Services sector.
Improved from $6.7B to $18.2B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Cash & Equivalents over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +70.2%
- 5-Year CAGR
- +18.1%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Top 6% in Communication ServicesTop 6% of 69This company $18.2B Sector average $2.5B
▼
+624.3% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of +18.1%, indicating consistent growth.
- In FY2025, cash & equivalents increased 452.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #4 out of 69 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak cash & equivalents was recorded in FY2017.
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 | Cash & EquivalentsValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $18.2B | +452.9% |
| FY2024 | $3.3B | -50.9% |
| FY2023 | $6.7B | +81.6% |
| FY2022 | $3.7B | -80.7% |
| FY2021 | $19.2B | +142.6% |
| FY2020 | $7.9B | -18.3% |
| FY2019 | $9.7B | +86.4% |
| FY2018 | $5.2B | -89.7% |
| FY2017 | $50.5B | +772.5% |
| FY2016 | $5.8B | +13.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026