Company / SG&A Expense
AT&T SG&A Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest SG&A Expense
$28.9B
FY2025
5-year range
$28.4B / $29.7B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+1.9%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#2 of 62
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 62 Communication Services companies, AT&T is in the bottom 3% for sg&a expense. SG&A Expense returned to growth in FY2025 after 5 years of decline, reaching $28.9B.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$28.9B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -1.2%. Ranks 2nd among 62 companies in Communication Services.
Remained stable around $28.9B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
SG&A Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -0.0%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -1.2%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
Bottom 3% in Communication ServicesTop 97% of 62This company $28.9B Sector average $3.0B
▼
+870.4% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -1.2%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, sg&a expense increased 1.9% year-over-year.
- Ranks #2 out of 62 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak sg&a 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 | SG&A ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $28.9B | +1.9% |
| FY2024 | $28.4B | -1.6% |
| FY2023 | $28.9B | -0.3% |
| FY2022 | $29.0B | -2.4% |
| FY2021 | $29.7B | -3.7% |
| FY2020 | $30.8B | -21.8% |
| FY2019 | $39.4B | +7.2% |
| FY2018 | $36.8B | +3.7% |
| FY2017 | $35.5B | -3.7% |
| FY2016 | $36.8B | +11.9% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026