Company / Total Debt
AT&T Total Debt History
FY2019-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Total Debt
$134.7B
FY2025
5-year range
$122.1B / $167.5B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+10.3%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#1 of 53
Communication Services
What the data says
Among 53 Communication Services companies, AT&T is in the bottom 2% for total debt. Total Debt has fluctuated over the past 7 years, ranging from $122.1B in FY2024 to $167.5B in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$134.7B in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -2.8%. Ranks 1st among 53 companies in Communication Services.
Remained stable around $134.7B over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Total Debt over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- +0.4%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -2.8%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
+1043.1% above sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -2.8%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, total debt increased 10.3% year-over-year.
- Ranks #1 out of 53 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak total debt was recorded in FY2021.
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 | Total DebtValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $134.7B | +10.3% |
| FY2024 | $122.1B | -8.5% |
| FY2023 | $133.4B | +0.1% |
| FY2022 | $133.2B | -20.5% |
| FY2021 | $167.5B | +7.9% |
| FY2020 | $155.2B | -3.7% |
| FY2019 | $161.1B | - |
| FY2018 | - | - |
| FY2017 | - | - |
| FY2016 | - | - |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Feb 28, 2026