CenturyLink Gross Profit

CenturyLink's gross profit stands at $12B as of September 2020. That compares with $12B in the prior-year period — down 3.7% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of $650B. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

CenturyLink reported $12B in gross profit versus $12B a year earlier — a 3.7% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

CenturyLink sits lower the Telecommunications benchmark ($650B) with a gross profit of $12B. That is roughly 98.2% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

That compares with $12B in the prior-year period — down 3.7% year over year. Sustained growth in gross profit can support a stronger franchise, while sharp declines may reflect divestitures, weaker demand, or accounting changes. Always read YoY moves with the footnotes of recent filings in mind.

The history chart shows how CenturyLink's gross profit evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places CTL next to similar companies. Use both: a rising metric that still lags peers tells a different story than a rising metric that already leads the group. Growth charts, when available, highlight acceleration or slowdown.