Company / Operating Cash Flow
AT&T Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$40.3B
FY2025
5-year range
$35.8B / $42.0B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#3 of 72
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 72 Communication Services companies, AT&T is in the top 4% for operating cash flow. Operating Cash Flow has increased for 3 consecutive years, from $35.8B in FY2022 to $40.3B in FY2025.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$40.3B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.4%. Ranks 3rd among 72 companies in Communication Services.
Improved from $38.3B to $40.3B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +4.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+475.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- AT&T's operating cash flow has grown for 3 consecutive years.
- 5-year CAGR of -1.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow increased 3.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #3 out of 72 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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $40.3B | +3.9% |
| FY2024 | $38.8B | +1.2% |
| FY2023 | $38.3B | +7.0% |
| FY2022 | $35.8B | -14.6% |
| FY2021 | $42.0B | -2.7% |
| FY2020 | $43.1B | -11.4% |
| FY2019 | $48.7B | +11.6% |
| FY2018 | $43.6B | +14.7% |
| FY2017 | $38.0B | -1.1% |
| FY2016 | $38.4B | +7.1% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026