Company / Interest Expense
AT&T Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2023 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$6.7B
FY2023
5-year range
$6.1B / $6.7B
FY2019-FY2023
Trend
+9.8%
vs FY2022
Sector context
#1 of 21
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 21 Communication Services companies, AT&T is in the bottom 5% for interest expense. Interest Expense returned to growth in FY2023 after 3 years of decline, reaching $6.7B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$6.7B in FY2023 with a 5-year CAGR of -3.4%. Ranks 1st among 21 companies in Communication Services.
Remained stable around $6.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -4.6%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -3.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 5% in Communication ServicesTop 95% of 21This company $6.7B Sector average $121.7M
▼
+5407.9% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -3.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2023, interest expense increased 9.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 21 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2019.
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 | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | - | - |
| FY2024 | - | - |
| FY2023 | $6.7B | +9.8% |
| FY2022 | $6.1B | -9.1% |
| FY2021 | $6.7B | -13.1% |
| FY2020 | $7.7B | -8.3% |
| FY2019 | $8.4B | +5.8% |
| FY2018 | $8.0B | +26.3% |
| FY2017 | $6.3B | +28.3% |
| FY2016 | $4.9B | +19.2% |
As of FY2023 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026