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CenturyLink Gross Profit

Latest gross profit for CTL: $12B, below the Telecommunications sector average of $570B.

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Quarterly Gross Profit

$2.93B
2.82% YoY

As of Sep 30, 2020

Annual Gross Profit (TTM)

$11.93B
3.74% YoY

Trailing 12 months ending Sep 30, 2020

Average Gross Profit (Comparison Companies)

Gross Profit History

Gross Profit Comparison

Annual Gross Profit Growth Rate (%)

Annual Gross Profit Growth (Absolute)

CenturyLink (CTL) FAQ

The latest gross profit for CTL is $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 $570B. Investors often review this figure alongside CenturyLink's historical trend and sector peers before judging valuation or financial health.

Over the past year, CTL's gross profit moved from $12B to $12B — a 3.7% year-over-year decrease. If the trend continues in the same direction for several quarters, it can signal a meaningful shift in CenturyLink's operating scale or balance-sheet position.

Against Telecommunications companies, CTL currently prints $12B for gross profit, while the sector average sits near $570B. That is roughly 97.9% below the sector mean. Large gaps often invite a closer look at CenturyLink's growth, margins, and balance sheet.

A gross profit figure of $12B for CTL is a snapshot of scale on that line item. On its own it does not say whether the business is healthy — you also want growth rate, margins, and how the number compares with similar companies. The Telecommunications average is about $570B. Explore the charts below for those layers of context.

After noting CTL's gross profit ($12B), review year-over-year change from $12B, peer averages, and a few neighboring metrics such as revenue, margins, or valuation multiples. That combination usually beats staring at a single figure. The navigation links on this page jump you to those related views.