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AT&T Depreciation & Amortization History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Depreciation & Amortization
$20.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$17.9B / $20.9B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 63
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 63 Communication Services companies, AT&T is in the bottom 2% for depreciation & amortization. Depreciation & Amortization has increased for 4 consecutive years, from $17.9B in FY2021 to $20.9B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$20.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.5%. Ranks 1st among 63 companies in Communication Services.
Increased from $18.8B to $20.9B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Depreciation & Amortization over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +5.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.5%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+972.6% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- AT&T's depreciation & amortization has grown for 4 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of -1.5%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, depreciation & amortization increased 1.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 63 companies in the Communication Services sector.
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 | Depreciation & AmortizationValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $20.9B | +1.5% |
| FY2024 | $20.6B | +9.6% |
| FY2023 | $18.8B | +4.2% |
| FY2022 | $18.0B | +0.9% |
| FY2021 | $17.9B | -20.7% |
| FY2020 | $22.5B | -20.2% |
| FY2019 | $28.2B | -0.7% |
| FY2018 | $28.4B | +16.6% |
| FY2017 | $24.4B | -5.6% |
| FY2016 | $25.8B | +17.4% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026