CenturyLink Gross Profit

CenturyLink (CTL) currently reports a gross profit of $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 $620B. Use the charts on this page to explore CenturyLink's gross profit history and peer comparisons.

CenturyLink's gross profit decreased from $12B to $12B — a 3.7% year-over-year decrease (period ending September 2020). Watching multi-year history on the chart below helps separate one-off swings from a lasting trend.

CenturyLink's gross profit of $12B is lower than the Telecommunications sector average of $620B. That is roughly 98.1% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

CenturyLink reported $12B in gross profit as of September 2020. That compares with $12B in the prior-year period — down 3.7% year over year. Absolute dollar amounts are most useful when compared with prior periods, peers, and related line items such as revenue, assets, or liabilities on Stockcircle.

Start with the current gross profit of $12B, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Telecommunications average is $620B. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for CenturyLink, and consider following CTL for alerts when major investors trade the stock.