AT&T Profit Margin

AT&T's profit margin stands at 10.15% as of September 2026. That compares with 17.87% in the prior-year period — down 43.2% year over year. That is below the Telecommunications sector average of 10.84%. Stockcircle updates this page with the newest filings so you can track how the metric evolves quarter by quarter.

AT&T reported 10.15% in profit margin versus 17.87% a year earlier — a 43.2% year-over-year decrease. The historical chart on this page makes it easier to see whether that move is part of a longer pattern.

AT&T sits lower the Telecommunications benchmark (10.84%) with a profit margin of 10.15%. That is roughly 6.4% below the sector mean. Peer context matters because what looks expensive or cheap in absolute terms can be normal for the sector.

A profit margin of 10.15% for AT&T means each unit of related capital or sales is generating that return rate. Higher is usually better for profitability metrics, but extremely high figures can reflect one-time items or thin equity bases. Review several years of data on this page before extrapolating.

The history chart shows how AT&T's profit margin evolved across reporting periods, while the comparison chart places T-PC 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.