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Item 1. Financial Statements
| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Service | $ | 25,292 | $ | 25,006 | $ | 50,430 | $ | 49,848 | |||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 5,555 | 4,791 | 11,043 | 9,977 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating revenues | 30,847 | 29,797 | 61,473 | 59,825 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cost of revenues | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 5,738 | 4,815 | 11,432 | 9,958 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other cost of revenues (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown separately below) | 6,412 | 6,627 | 12,751 | 13,438 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 6,945 | 7,043 | 14,090 | 14,064 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring | — | 480 | 504 | 639 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,251 | 5,072 | 10,441 | 10,119 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total operating expenses | 24,346 | 24,037 | 49,218 | 48,218 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | 6,501 | 5,760 | 12,255 | 11,607 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other Income (Expense) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | (1,655) | (1,699) | (3,313) | (3,423) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of affiliates | 485 | 348 | 1,925 | 643 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) — net | 767 | 682 | 1,222 | 1,133 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total other income (expense) | (403) | (669) | (166) | (1,647) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | 6,098 | 5,091 | 12,089 | 9,960 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 1,237 | 1,142 | 2,536 | 2,260 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | 4,861 | 3,949 | 9,553 | 7,700 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest | (361) | (352) | (702) | (658) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to AT&T | $ | 4,500 | $ | 3,597 | $ | 8,851 | $ | 7,042 | |||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock Dividends and Redemption Gain | (36) | (51) | 8 | (101) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Common Stock | $ | 4,464 | $ | 3,546 | $ | 8,859 | $ | 6,941 | |||||||||||||||
| Basic Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stock | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 0.96 | |||||||||||||||
| Diluted Earnings Per Share Attributable to Common Stock | $ | 0.62 | $ | 0.49 | $ | 1.22 | $ | 0.96 | |||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding — Basic (in millions) | 7,209 | 7,196 | 7,211 | 7,194 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted Average Number of Common Shares Outstanding — with Dilution (in millions) | 7,219 | 7,198 | 7,221 | 7,195 |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars in millions | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| (Unaudited) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 4,861 | $ | 3,949 | $ | 9,553 | $ | 7,700 | |||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign currency: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Translation adjustment, net of taxes of $61, $(69), $71 and $(61) | 188 | (221) | 209 | (192) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $0, $(14), $0 and $(14) | — | 127 | — | 127 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Securities: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $1, $1, $4 and $(1) | 2 | (7) | 12 | (17) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $1, $1, $1 and $3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Derivative instruments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $32, $(65), $(171) and $(16) | 96 | (260) | (528) | (49) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reclassification adjustment included in net income, net of taxes of $3, $4, $7 and $7 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 22 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Defined benefit postretirement plans: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of net prior service credit included in net income, net of taxes of $(114), $(123), $(229) and $(246) | (358) | (380) | (714) | (761) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | (58) | (727) | (995) | (860) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income | 4,803 | 3,222 | 8,558 | 6,840 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Less: Total comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest | (361) | (352) | (702) | (658) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total Comprehensive Income Attributable to AT&T | $ | 4,442 | $ | 2,870 | $ | 7,856 | $ | 6,182 |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | |||||||||||
| Dollars in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||
| Assets | (Unaudited) | ||||||||||
| Current Assets | |||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,499 | $ | 3,298 | |||||||
| Accounts receivable – net of related allowances for credit loss of $392 and $375 | 8,844 | 9,638 | |||||||||
| Inventories | 2,357 | 2,270 | |||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | 17,606 | 15,962 | |||||||||
| Total current assets | 39,306 | 31,168 | |||||||||
| Property, plant and equipment | 356,188 | 350,914 | |||||||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (227,094) | (222,043) | |||||||||
| Property, Plant and Equipment – Net | 129,094 | 128,871 | |||||||||
| Goodwill – Net | 63,432 | 63,432 | |||||||||
| Licenses – Net | 127,543 | 127,035 | |||||||||
| Other Intangible Assets – Net | 5,255 | 5,255 | |||||||||
| Investments in and Advances to Equity Affiliates | 1,011 | 295 | |||||||||
| Operating Lease Right-Of-Use Assets | 21,494 | 20,909 | |||||||||
| Other Assets | 18,356 | 17,830 | |||||||||
| Total Assets | $ | 405,491 | $ | 394,795 | |||||||
| Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
| Current Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Debt maturing within one year | $ | 9,254 | $ | 5,089 | |||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 33,289 | 35,657 | |||||||||
| Advanced billings and customer deposits | 3,999 | 4,099 | |||||||||
| Dividends payable | 2,023 | 2,027 | |||||||||
| Total current liabilities | 48,565 | 46,872 | |||||||||
| Long-Term Debt | 123,057 | 118,443 | |||||||||
| Deferred Credits and Other Noncurrent Liabilities | |||||||||||
| Noncurrent deferred tax liabilities | 59,786 | 58,939 | |||||||||
| Postemployment benefit obligation | 9,079 | 9,025 | |||||||||
| Operating lease liabilities | 17,762 | 17,391 | |||||||||
| Other noncurrent liabilities | 23,865 | 23,900 | |||||||||
| Total deferred credits and other noncurrent liabilities | 110,492 | 109,255 | |||||||||
| Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest | 1,983 | 1,980 | |||||||||
| Stockholders’ Equity | |||||||||||
| Preferred stock ($1 par value, 10,000,000 authorized at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024): | |||||||||||
| Series A (48,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024) | — | — | |||||||||
| Series B (20,000 issued and 0 outstanding at June 30, 2025 and 20,000 issued and outstanding December 31, 2024) | — | — | |||||||||
| Series C (70,000 issued and outstanding at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024) | — | — | |||||||||
| Common stock ($1 par value, 14,000,000,000 authorized at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024: issued 7,620,748,598 at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024) | 7,621 | 7,621 | |||||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 106,381 | 109,108 | |||||||||
| Retained earnings | 6,680 | 1,871 | |||||||||
| Treasury stock (459,382,925 at June 30, 2025 and 444,853,148 at December 31, 2024, at cost) | (15,210) | (15,023) | |||||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | (200) | 795 | |||||||||
| Noncontrolling interest | 16,122 | 13,873 | |||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 121,394 | 118,245 | |||||||||
| Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity | $ | 405,491 | $ | 394,795 |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
| AT&T INC. | |||||||||||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS | |||||||||||
| Dollars in millions | |||||||||||
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| Operating Activities | |||||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 9,553 | $ | 7,700 | |||||||
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | |||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 10,441 | 10,119 | |||||||||
| Provision for uncollectible accounts | 1,037 | 942 | |||||||||
| Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring | 504 | 639 | |||||||||
| Pension and postretirement benefit expense (credit) | (794) | (941) | |||||||||
| Net (gain) loss on investments | (31) | 185 | |||||||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | |||||||||||
| Receivables | (247) | 130 | |||||||||
| Equipment installment receivables and related sales | 1,115 | (320) | |||||||||
| Contract asset and cost deferral | (299) | 321 | |||||||||
| Inventories, prepaid and other current assets | (317) | 419 | |||||||||
| Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | (4,440) | (4,761) | |||||||||
| Changes in income taxes | 1,663 | 1,976 | |||||||||
| Postretirement claims and contributions | (103) | (93) | |||||||||
| Other - net | 730 | 324 | |||||||||
| Total adjustments | 9,259 | 8,940 | |||||||||
| Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities | 18,812 | 16,640 | |||||||||
| Investing Activities | |||||||||||
| Capital expenditures | (9,174) | (8,118) | |||||||||
| Acquisitions, net of cash acquired | (48) | (270) | |||||||||
| Dispositions | 40 | 14 | |||||||||
| Distributions from DIRECTV in excess of cumulative equity in earnings | — | 586 | |||||||||
| (Purchases), sales and settlements of securities and investments - net | (1,084) | 1,147 | |||||||||
| Other - net | (778) | (336) | |||||||||
| Net Cash Used in Investing Activities | (11,044) | (6,977) | |||||||||
| Financing Activities | |||||||||||
| Net change in short-term borrowings with original maturities of three months or less | — | 2,686 | |||||||||
| Issuance of other short-term borrowings | — | 491 | |||||||||
| Repayment of other short-term borrowings | — | (2,487) | |||||||||
| Issuance of long-term debt | 6,429 | 2 | |||||||||
| Repayment of long-term debt | (1,620) | (6,910) | |||||||||
| Payment of vendor financing | (423) | (1,391) | |||||||||
| Redemption of preferred stock | (2,075) | — | |||||||||
| Purchase of treasury stock | (1,179) | (159) | |||||||||
| Issuance of treasury stock | 17 | — | |||||||||
| Issuance of preferred interests in subsidiary | 2,221 | — | |||||||||
| Dividends paid | (4,135) | (4,133) | |||||||||
| Other - net | 167 | (1,392) | |||||||||
| Net Cash Used in Financing Activities | (598) | (13,293) | |||||||||
| Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash | $ | 7,170 | $ | (3,630) | |||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash beginning of year | 3,406 | 6,833 | |||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash End of Period | $ | 10,576 | $ | 3,203 | |||||||
| See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements. |
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars and shares in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock - Series A | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock - Series B | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred Stock - Series C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | — | $ | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | 7,621 | $ | 7,621 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Additional Paid-In Capital | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | 106,302 | $ | 111,599 | $ | 109,108 | $ | 114,519 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption of preferred stock | — | — | (2,165) | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | — | — | — | (98) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock dividends ($0.2775, $0.2775, $0.5550 and $0.5550 per share) | — | (12) | — | (2,015) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance of treasury stock | (4) | (3) | (456) | (416) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Share-based payments | 83 | 83 | (106) | (183) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption or reclassification of interest held by noncontrolling owners | — | (152) | — | (292) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | 106,381 | $ | 111,515 | $ | 106,381 | $ | 111,515 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Retained Earnings (Deficit) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | 4,215 | $ | (1,570) | $ | 1,871 | $ | (5,015) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to AT&T | 4,500 | 3,597 | 8,851 | 7,042 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock redemption gain | — | — | 90 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Preferred stock dividends | (35) | (36) | (121) | (36) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Common stock dividends ($0.2775, $0.2775, $0.5550 and $0.5550 per share) | (2,000) | (1,989) | (4,011) | (1,989) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | 6,680 | $ | 2 | $ | 6,680 | $ | 2 |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY - continued | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dollars and shares in millions except per share amounts | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Three months ended | Six months ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | Shares | Amount | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Treasury Stock | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | (425) | $ | (14,252) | (451) | $ | (15,277) | (445) | $ | (15,023) | (471) | $ | (16,128) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Repurchase and acquisition of common stock | (34) | (968) | — | (2) | (43) | (1,186) | (9) | (159) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reissuance of treasury stock | — | 10 | — | 11 | 29 | 999 | 29 | 1,019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | (459) | $ | (15,210) | (451) | $ | (15,268) | (459) | $ | (15,210) | (451) | $ | (15,268) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to AT&T, net of tax | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | (142) | $ | 2,167 | $ | 795 | $ | 2,300 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to AT&T | (58) | (727) | (995) | (860) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | (200) | $ | 1,440 | $ | (200) | $ | 1,440 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Noncontrolling Interest****1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at beginning of period | $ | 16,114 | $ | 14,080 | $ | 13,873 | $ | 14,145 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest | 326 | 317 | 631 | 587 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Issuance and acquisition by noncontrolling owners | — | — | 2,221 | — | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Redemption of noncontrolling interest | — | (41) | — | (58) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distributions | (318) | (319) | (603) | (637) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance at end of period | $ | 16,122 | $ | 14,037 | $ | 16,122 | $ | 14,037 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity at beginning of period | $ | 119,858 | $ | 118,620 | $ | 118,245 | $ | 117,442 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Stockholders’ Equity at end of period | $ | 121,394 | $ | 119,347 | $ | 121,394 | $ | 119,347 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1Excludes redeemable noncontrolling interest |
See Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED)
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
NOTE 1. PREPARATION OF INTERIM FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Basis of Presentation Throughout this document, AT&T Inc. is referred to as “we,” “AT&T” or the “Company.” The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and subsidiaries and affiliates which we control. AT&T is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates operate worldwide in the telecommunications and technology industries. You should read this document in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024. The results for the interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those for the full year. These consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are necessary to present fairly the results for the presented interim periods, consisting of normal recurring accruals and other items.
The consolidated financial statements include our controlled subsidiaries, as well as variable interest entities (VIE) where we are deemed to be the primary beneficiary. All significant intercompany transactions are eliminated in consolidation. Investments in entities that we do not control but have significant influence are accounted for under the equity method.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) requires management to make estimates and assumptions, including estimates of fair value, probable losses and expenses, that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Actual results could differ from those estimates. Certain prior period amounts have been conformed to the current period’s presentation providing further disaggregation of activities within Cash from Operations in our consolidated statements of cash flows and additional revenue categories for our Business Wireline and Consumer Wireline business units (see Note 5).
Stock Repurchase Program In December 2024, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $10,000 of AT&T common stock. We began buying back stock under this program in the second quarter of 2025. For the six months ended June 30, 2025, we had repurchased approximately 34 million shares totaling $958 under this authorization, excluding brokerage fees and the one percent excise tax imposed by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.
To implement repurchase authorizations, we use open market repurchase programs, relying on Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 where feasible.
Tax Legislation On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act was enacted, which restores or makes permanent certain expiring business tax provisions from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. We do not anticipate the legislation to materially impact our income tax expense, but expect that it will have a material impact on cash taxes paid relative to our expectations.
NOTE 2. EARNINGS PER SHARE
A reconciliation of the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share is shown in the table below:
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| Numerator for basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Common Stock | $ | 4,464 | $ | 3,546 | $ | 8,859 | $ | 6,941 | |||||||||||||||
| Dilutive impact of share-based payment | 2 | — | 6 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Numerator for diluted earnings per share | $ | 4,466 | $ | 3,546 | $ | 8,865 | $ | 6,941 | |||||||||||||||
| Denominators (000,000) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for basic earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted average number of common shares outstanding | 7,209 | 7,196 | 7,211 | 7,194 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Dilutive impact of share-based payment (in shares) | 10 | 2 | 10 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Denominator for diluted earnings per share | 7,219 | 7,198 | 7,221 | 7,195 | |||||||||||||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
NOTE 3. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
Changes in the balances of each component included in accumulated other comprehensive income (OCI) are presented below. All amounts are net of tax.
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2024 | $ | (1,755) | $ | (46) | $ | (604) | $ | 3,200 | $ | 795 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | 209 | 12 | (528) | — | (307) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 22 | 2 | (714) | 3 | (688) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net other comprehensive income (loss) | 209 | 16 | (506) | (714) | (995) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2025 | $ | (1,546) | $ | (30) | $ | (1,110) | $ | 2,486 | $ | (200) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Securities | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Derivative Instruments | Defined Benefit Postretirement Plans | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of December 31, 2023 | $ | (1,337) | $ | (57) | $ | (1,029) | $ | 4,723 | $ | 2,300 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications | (192) | (17) | (49) | — | (258) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amounts reclassified from accumulated OCI | 127 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 22 | 2 | (761) | 3 | (602) | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Net other comprehensive income (loss) | (65) | (7) | (27) | (761) | (860) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Balance as of June 30, 2024 | $ | (1,402) | $ | (64) | $ | (1,056) | $ | 3,962 | $ | 1,440 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1(Gains) losses are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2(Gains) losses are primarily included in “Interest expense” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 7). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3The amortization of prior service credit associated with postretirement benefits are included in “Other income (expense) - net” in the consolidated statements of income (see Note 6). |
NOTE 4. SEGMENT INFORMATION
Our segments are comprised of strategic business units or other operations that offer products and services to different customer segments over various technology platforms and/or in different geographies that are managed accordingly. We have two reportable segments: Communications and Latin America.
Our chief operating decision maker (CODM) is our Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President. Our CODM uses operating income to evaluate performance and allocate resources, including capital allocations, when managing the business. Our CODM manages operations through the review of actual and forecasted “Operations and Support Expenses” information at a segment and business unit level, with Communications and Latin America segments primarily evaluated on a direct cost basis and comprised of equipment, compensation, network and technology, sales, advertising and other costs.
Additionally, business unit expenses within the Communications segment include direct and shared costs. Direct costs are incurred in support of products and services offered by the business units, such as equipment costs (predominantly wireless devices), network access, rents, leases, sales support, customer provisioning and commission expenses. Shared costs amongst the business units generally include information technology, network engineering and construction costs, advertising and other general and administrative expenses.
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The Communications segment provides wireless and wireline telecom and broadband services to consumers located in the U.S. and businesses globally. Our business strategies reflect integrated product offerings that cut across product lines and utilize shared assets. This segment contains the following business units:
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Mobility** provides nationwide wireless service and equipment.
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Business Wireline** provides advanced ethernet-based fiber services, fixed wireless services, IP Voice and managed professional services, as well as legacy voice and data services and related equipment, to business customers.
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Consumer Wireline** provides broadband services, including fiber connections that provide multi-gig services, and our fixed wireless access product (AT&T Internet Air or “AIA”) that provides internet services delivered over our 5G wireless network, to residential customers in select locations. Consumer Wireline also provides legacy telephony voice communication services.
The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico.
Corporate and Other reconciles our segment results to consolidated operating income and income before income taxes.
Corporate includes*:*
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DTV-related retained costs, which are costs previously allocated to the Video business that were retained after the transaction, net of reimbursements from DIRECTV Entertainment Holdings, LLC (DIRECTV) under transition service agreements.
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Parent administration support, which includes costs borne by AT&T where the business units do not influence decision making.
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Securitization fees associated with our sales of receivables (see Note 8).
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Value portfolio, which are businesses no longer integral to our operations or which we no longer actively market.
Other items consist of*:*
- Certain significant items, which includes items associated with the merger and integration of acquired or divested businesses, including amortization of intangible assets, employee separation charges associated with voluntary and/or strategic offers, asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring, and other items for which the segments are not being evaluated.
“Interest expense,” “Other income (expense) – net” and “Equity in net income of affiliates” are managed only on a total company basis and are, accordingly, reflected only in consolidated results.
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| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | 21,845 | $ | 12,358 | $ | 2,556 | $ | 6,931 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | 4,313 | 2,993 | 1,521 | (201) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 3,541 | 2,248 | 958 | 335 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | 29,699 | 17,599 | 5,035 | 7,065 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 1,054 | 853 | 155 | 46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | 30,753 | 18,452 | 5,190 | 7,111 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | — | 57 | 50 | (107) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | (2) | 422 | 2 | (426) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization fees | 30 | 174 | — | (144) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | 66 | 11 | — | 55 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | 94 | 664 | 52 | (622) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain significant items | — | (21) | 9 | 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | 94 | 643 | 61 | (610) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | 30,847 | $ | 19,095 | $ | 5,251 | $ | 6,501 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| For the three months ended June 30, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | 20,480 | $ | 11,285 | $ | 2,476 | $ | 6,719 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | 4,755 | 3,267 | 1,386 | 102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 3,347 | 2,249 | 914 | 184 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | 28,582 | 16,801 | 4,776 | 7,005 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 1,103 | 925 | 172 | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | 29,685 | 17,726 | 4,948 | 7,011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | — | 116 | 102 | (218) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | — | 443 | 2 | (445) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization fees | 29 | 150 | — | (121) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | 83 | 25 | 5 | 53 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | 112 | 734 | 109 | (731) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain significant items | — | 505 | 15 | (520) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | 112 | 1,239 | 124 | (1,251) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | 29,797 | $ | 18,965 | $ | 5,072 | $ | 5,760 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| For the six months ended June 30, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | 43,415 | $ | 24,662 | $ | 5,082 | $ | 13,671 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | 8,781 | 6,061 | 3,019 | (299) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 7,063 | 4,472 | 1,907 | 684 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | 59,259 | 35,195 | 10,008 | 14,056 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 2,025 | 1,631 | 305 | 89 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | 61,284 | 36,826 | 10,313 | 14,145 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | — | 113 | 100 | (213) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | (1) | 861 | 10 | (872) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization fees | 58 | 388 | — | (330) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | 132 | 21 | — | 111 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | 189 | 1,383 | 110 | (1,304) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain significant items | — | 568 | 18 | (586) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | 189 | 1,951 | 128 | (1,890) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | 61,473 | $ | 38,777 | $ | 10,441 | $ | 12,255 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Revenues | Operations and Support Expenses | Depreciation and Amortization | Operating Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | 41,074 | $ | 22,924 | $ | 4,963 | $ | 13,187 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | 9,668 | 6,754 | 2,748 | 166 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 6,697 | 4,505 | 1,795 | 397 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Communications | 57,439 | 34,183 | 9,506 | 13,750 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 2,166 | 1,808 | 349 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Total | 59,605 | 35,991 | 9,855 | 13,759 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and Other | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| DTV-related retained costs | — | 250 | 222 | (472) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent administration support | — | 835 | 3 | (838) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Securitization fees | 55 | 315 | — | (260) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Value portfolio | 165 | 51 | 9 | 105 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate | 220 | 1,451 | 234 | (1,465) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain significant items | — | 657 | 30 | (687) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Corporate and Other | 220 | 2,108 | 264 | (2,152) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Inc. | $ | 59,825 | $ | 38,099 | $ | 10,119 | $ | 11,607 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table is a reconciliation of Segment Operating Income to “Income Before Income Taxes” reported in our consolidated statements of income:
| Three months ended June 30, | Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | $ | 7,065 | $ | 7,005 | $ | 14,056 | $ | 13,750 | |||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 46 | 6 | 89 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating Income | 7,111 | 7,011 | 14,145 | 13,759 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reconciling Items: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (622) | (731) | (1,304) | (1,465) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Transaction, legal and other costs | (49) | (35) | (128) | (67) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles acquired | (9) | (15) | (18) | (30) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset impairments and abandonments and restructuring | — | (480) | (504) | (639) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Benefit-related gains (losses) | 70 | 10 | 64 | 49 | |||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Operating Income | 6,501 | 5,760 | 12,255 | 11,607 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 1,655 | 1,699 | 3,313 | 3,423 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of affiliates | 485 | 348 | 1,925 | 643 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) — net | 767 | 682 | 1,222 | 1,133 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | $ | 6,098 | $ | 5,091 | $ | 12,089 | $ | 9,960 |
The following tables present assets, investments in equity affiliates and capital expenditures by segment:
| June 30, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Assets | Investments in Equity Method Investees | Assets | Investments in Equity Method Investees | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Communications | $ | 496,906 | $ | — | $ | 481,757 | $ | — | ||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 8,659 | — | 7,808 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate and eliminations | (100,074) | 1,011 | (94,770) | 295 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 405,491 | $ | 1,011 | $ | 394,795 | $ | 295 |
| Six months ended June 30, | ||||||||||||||
| Capital Expenditures | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||
| Communications | $ | 8,674 | $ | 7,741 | ||||||||||
| Latin America | 125 | 101 | ||||||||||||
| Corporate and eliminations | 375 | 276 | ||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 9,174 | $ | 8,118 | ||||||||||
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NOTE 5. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue Categories
The following tables set forth reported revenue by category and by business unit:
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| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless | $ | 16,853 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 662 | $ | — | $ | 17,515 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber and advanced connectivity1 | — | 1,793 | 2,136 | — | — | 3,929 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-fiber consumer broadband | — | — | 892 | — | — | 892 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy and other transitional | — | 2,349 | 265 | — | 45 | 2,659 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | 248 | — | 49 | 297 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | 16,853 | 4,142 | 3,541 | 662 | 94 | 25,292 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 4,992 | 171 | — | 392 | — | 5,555 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 21,845 | $ | 4,313 | $ | 3,541 | $ | 1,054 | $ | 94 | $ | 30,847 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1Advanced connectivity services reported in Business Wireline. |
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| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless | $ | 16,277 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 699 | $ | — | $ | 16,976 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber and advanced connectivity1 | — | 1,732 | 1,796 | — | — | 3,528 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-fiber consumer broadband | — | — | 945 | — | — | 945 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy and other transitional | — | 2,839 | 323 | — | 62 | 3,224 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | 283 | — | 50 | 333 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | 16,277 | 4,571 | 3,347 | 699 | 112 | 25,006 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 4,203 | 184 | — | 404 | — | 4,791 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 20,480 | $ | 4,755 | $ | 3,347 | $ | 1,103 | $ | 112 | $ | 29,797 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1Advanced connectivity services reported in Business Wireline. |
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| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless | $ | 33,504 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,277 | $ | — | $ | 34,781 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber and advanced connectivity1 | — | 3,573 | 4,202 | — | — | 7,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-fiber consumer broadband | — | — | 1,810 | — | — | 1,810 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy and other transitional | — | 4,824 | 551 | — | 91 | 5,466 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | 500 | — | 98 | 598 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | 33,504 | 8,397 | 7,063 | 1,277 | 189 | 50,430 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 9,911 | 384 | — | 748 | — | 11,043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 43,415 | $ | 8,781 | $ | 7,063 | $ | 2,025 | $ | 189 | $ | 61,473 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1Advanced connectivity services reported in Business Wireline. |
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| Communications | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | Business Wireline | Consumer Wireline | Latin America | Corporate & Other | Total | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless | $ | 32,271 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 1,389 | $ | — | $ | 33,660 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber and advanced connectivity1 | — | 3,435 | 3,532 | — | — | 6,967 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non-fiber consumer broadband | — | — | 1,931 | — | — | 1,931 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Legacy and other transitional | — | 5,836 | 665 | — | 124 | 6,625 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other | — | — | 569 | — | 96 | 665 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Service | 32,271 | 9,271 | 6,697 | 1,389 | 220 | 49,848 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 8,803 | 397 | — | 777 | — | 9,977 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 41,074 | $ | 9,668 | $ | 6,697 | $ | 2,166 | $ | 220 | $ | 59,825 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1Advanced connectivity services reported in Business Wireline. |
Deferred Customer Contract Acquisition and Fulfillment Costs
Costs to acquire and fulfill customer contracts, including commissions on service activations for our Mobility, Business Wireline and Consumer Wireline services, are deferred and amortized over the contract period or expected customer relationship life, which typically ranges from three years to five years.
The following table presents the deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment costs included on our consolidated balance sheets:
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Deferred Acquisition Costs | |||||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | $ | 3,310 | $ | 3,239 | |||||||
| Other Assets | 4,413 | 4,177 | |||||||||
| Total deferred customer contract acquisition costs | $ | 7,723 | $ | 7,416 | |||||||
| Deferred Fulfillment Costs | |||||||||||
| Prepaid and other current assets | $ | 1,975 | $ | 2,101 | |||||||
| Other Assets | 3,065 | 3,289 | |||||||||
| Total deferred customer contract fulfillment costs | $ | 5,040 | $ | 5,390 |
The following table presents deferred customer contract acquisition and fulfillment cost amortization, which are primarily included in “Selling, general and administrative” and “Other cost of revenues,” respectively, for the six months ended:
| June 30, | June 30, | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Statements of Income | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Deferred acquisition cost amortization | $ | 1,854 | $ | 1,808 | |||||||
| Deferred fulfillment cost amortization | 1,171 | 1,294 | |||||||||
Contract Assets and Liabilities
A contract asset is recorded when revenue is recognized in advance of our right to bill and receive consideration. The contract asset will decrease as services are provided and billed. For example, when installment sales include promotional discounts (e.g., trade-in device credits) the difference between revenue recognized and consideration received is recorded as a contract asset to be amortized over the contract term.
Our contract assets primarily relate to our wireless businesses. Promotional equipment sales where we offer handset credits, which are allocated between equipment and service in proportion to their standalone selling prices, when customers commit to a
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specified service period result in additional contract assets recognized. These contract assets will amortize over the service contract period, resulting in lower future service revenue.
When consideration is received in advance of the delivery of goods or services, a contract liability is recorded. Reductions in the contract liability will be recorded as we satisfy the performance obligations.
The following table presents contract assets and liabilities on our consolidated balance sheets:
| June 30, | December 31, | ||||||||||
| Consolidated Balance Sheets | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Contract asset | $ | 7,198 | $ | 6,855 | |||||||
| Current portion in “Prepaid and other current assets” | 4,009 | 3,845 | |||||||||
| Contract liability | 4,291 | 4,272 | |||||||||
| Current portion in “Advanced billings and customer deposits” | 3,872 | 3,981 |
Our beginning of period contract liability recorded as customer contract revenue during 2025 was $3,515.
Remaining Performance Obligations
Remaining performance obligations represent services we are required to provide to customers under bundled or discounted arrangements, which are satisfied as services are provided over the contract term. In determining the transaction price allocated, we do not include non-recurring charges and estimates for usage, nor do we consider arrangements with an original expected duration of less than one year, which are primarily prepaid wireless and residential internet agreements.
Remaining performance obligations associated with business contracts reflect recurring charges billed, adjusted to reflect estimates for sales incentives and revenue adjustments. Performance obligations associated with wireless contracts are estimated using a portfolio approach in which we review all relevant promotional activities, calculating the remaining performance obligation using the average service component for the portfolio and the average device price. As of June 30, 2025, the aggregate amount of the transaction price allocated to remaining performance obligations was $42,008, of which we expect to recognize approximately 74% by the end of 2026, with the balance recognized thereafter.
NOTE 6. PENSION AND POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
Many of our employees are covered by one of our noncontributory pension plans. We also provide certain medical, dental, life insurance and death benefits to certain retired employees under various plans and accrue actuarially determined postretirement benefit costs. Our objective in funding these plans, in combination with the standards of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974, as amended (ERISA), is to accumulate assets sufficient to provide benefits described in the plans to employees upon their retirement. We do not have significant funding requirements in 2025. We intend to voluntarily contribute approximately $1,500 to our pension plan by the end of 2026, with more than half of that in 2025.
We recognize actuarial gains and losses on pension and postretirement plan assets in our consolidated results as a component of “Other income (expense) – net” at our annual measurement date of December 31, unless earlier remeasurements are required.
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table details qualified pension and postretirement benefit costs included in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. The service cost component of net periodic pension (credit) cost is recorded in operating expenses in the consolidated statements of income while the remaining components are recorded in “Other income (expense) – net.”
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| Service cost – benefits earned during the period | $ | 107 | $ | 121 | $ | 214 | $ | 243 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest cost on projected benefit obligation | 401 | 397 | 801 | 793 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on assets | (509) | (552) | (1,016) | (1,105) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credit | (12) | (22) | (24) | (44) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net pension (credit) cost | $ | (13) | $ | (56) | $ | (25) | $ | (113) | |||||||||||||||
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| Service cost – benefits earned during the period | $ | 5 | $ | 6 | $ | 9 | $ | 11 | |||||||||||||||
| Interest cost on accumulated postretirement benefit obligation | 79 | 78 | 159 | 155 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Expected return on assets | (8) | (16) | (18) | (30) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of prior service credit | (460) | (482) | (919) | (964) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net postretirement (credit) cost | $ | (384) | $ | (414) | $ | (769) | $ | (828) | |||||||||||||||
| Combined net pension and postretirement (credit) cost | $ | (397) | $ | (470) | $ | (794) | $ | (941) |
We also provide senior- and middle-management employees with nonqualified, unfunded supplemental retirement and savings plans. Net supplemental pension benefits costs not included in the table above were $16 and $16 in the second quarter and $32 and $33 for the first six months of 2025 and 2024, respectively.
NOTE 7. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND DISCLOSURE
The Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure framework in ASC 820, “Fair Value Measurement,” provides a three-tiered fair value hierarchy based on the reliability of the inputs used to determine fair value. Level 1 refers to fair values determined based on quoted prices in active markets for identical assets. Level 2 refers to fair values estimated using significant other observable inputs and Level 3 includes fair values estimated using significant unobservable inputs.
The level of an asset or liability within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is significant to the fair value measurement. Our valuation techniques maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs.
The valuation methodologies described above may produce a fair value calculation that may not be indicative of future net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. We believe our valuation methods are appropriate and consistent with other market participants. The use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date. There have been no changes in the methodologies used since December 31, 2024.
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Long-Term Debt and Other Financial Instruments
The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our long-term debt, including current maturities, and other financial instruments are summarized as follows:
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| Notes and debentures1 | $ | 130,929 | $ | 124,807 | $ | 122,116 | $ | 114,167 | |||||||||||||||
| Investment securities2 | 1,598 | 1,598 | 1,603 | 1,603 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1Includes credit agreement borrowings. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2Excludes investments accounted for under the equity method. |
The carrying amount of debt with an original maturity of less than one year approximates fair value. The fair value measurements used for notes and debentures are considered Level 2 and are determined using various methods, including quoted prices for identical or similar securities in both active and inactive markets.
Following is the fair value leveling for investment securities that are measured at fair value and derivatives as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. Derivatives designated as hedging instruments are reflected as “Prepaid and other current assets,” “Other Assets,” “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities,” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets.
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| Equity Securities | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Domestic equities | $ | 514 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 514 | |||||||||||||||
| International equities | 9 | — | — | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed income equities | 184 | — | — | 184 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | — | 671 | — | 671 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Asset Derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency swaps | — | 1,203 | — | 1,203 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Liability Derivatives | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cross-currency swaps | — | (2,093) | — | (2,093) | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Domestic equities | $ | 484 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 484 | |||||||||||||||
| International equities | 8 | — | — | 8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed income equities | 178 | — | — | 178 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Available-for-Sale Debt Securities | — | 689 | — | 689 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Cross-currency swaps | — | 87 | — | 87 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Cross-currency swaps | — | (4,163) | — | (4,163) | |||||||||||||||||||
Investment Securities
Our investment securities include both equity and debt securities that are measured at fair value, as well as equity securities without readily determinable fair values. A substantial portion of the fair values of our investment securities is estimated based on quoted market prices. Investments in equity securities not traded on a national securities exchange are valued at cost, less any impairment, and adjusted for changes resulting from observable, orderly transactions for identical or similar securities.
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Investments in debt securities not traded on a national securities exchange are valued using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows.
The components comprising total gains and losses in the period on equity securities are as follows:
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| Total gains (losses) recognized on equity securities | $ | 48 | $ | 29 | $ | 21 | $ | 126 | |||||||||||||||
| Gains (losses) recognized on equity securities sold | — | (5) | — | (8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Unrealized gains (losses) recognized on equity securities held at end of period | $ | 48 | $ | 34 | $ | 21 | $ | 134 |
At June 30, 2025, available-for-sale debt securities totaling $671 have maturities as follows - less than one year: $71; one to three years: $107; three to five years: $113; five or more years: $380.
Our cash equivalents (money market securities) and short-term investments (certificate and time deposits) are recorded at amortized cost, and the respective carrying amounts approximate fair values. Short-term investments are recorded in “Prepaid and other current assets” and our investment securities are recorded in “Other Assets” on the consolidated balance sheets.
Derivative Financial Instruments
We enter into derivative transactions to manage certain market risks, primarily interest rate risk and foreign currency exchange risk. This includes the use of interest rate swaps, interest rate locks, foreign exchange forward contracts and combined interest rate foreign exchange contracts (cross-currency swaps). We do not use derivatives for trading or speculative purposes. We record derivatives on our consolidated balance sheets at fair value that is derived from observable market data, including yield curves and foreign exchange rates (all of our derivatives are Level 2). Cash flows associated with derivative instruments are presented in the same category on the consolidated statements of cash flows as the item being hedged.
Fair Value Hedging Periodically, we enter into and designate fixed-to-floating interest rate swaps as fair value hedges. The purpose of these swaps is to manage interest rate risk by managing our mix of fixed-rate and floating-rate debt. These swaps involve the receipt of fixed-rate amounts for floating interest rate payments over the life of the swaps without exchange of the underlying principal amount.
We also designate most of our cross-currency swaps and foreign exchange contracts as fair value hedges. The purpose of these contracts is to hedge foreign currency risk associated with changes in spot rates on foreign denominated debt. For cross-currency hedges, we have elected to exclude the change in fair value of the swap related to both time value and cross-currency basis spread from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. For foreign exchange contracts, we have elected to exclude the change in fair value of forward points from the assessment of hedge effectiveness.
Unrealized and realized gains or losses from fair value hedges impact the same category on the consolidated statements of income as the item being hedged, including the earnings impact of excluded components. In instances where we have elected to exclude components from the assessment of hedge effectiveness related to fair value hedges, unrealized gains or losses on such excluded components are recorded as a component of accumulated OCI and recognized into earnings over the life of the hedging instrument. Unrealized gains on derivatives designated as fair value hedges are recorded at fair value as assets, and unrealized losses are recorded at fair market value as liabilities. Except for excluded components, changes in the fair value of derivative instruments designated as fair value hedges are offset against the change in fair value of the hedged assets or liabilities through earnings. In the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, no ineffectiveness was measured on fair value hedges.
Cash Flow Hedging We designate some of our cross-currency swaps as cash flow hedges to hedge our exposure to variability in expected future cash flows that are attributable to foreign currency risk and interest rate risk generated from our foreign-denominated debt. These agreements include initial and final exchanges of principal from fixed foreign denominated amounts to fixed U.S. dollar denominated amounts, to be exchanged at a specified rate that is usually determined by the market spot rate upon issuance. They also include an interest rate swap of a fixed or floating foreign denominated interest rate to a fixed U.S. dollar denominated interest rate.
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Unrealized gains on derivatives designated as cash flow hedges are recorded at fair value as assets and unrealized losses are recorded at fair value as liabilities. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow hedges, changes in fair value are reported as a component of accumulated OCI and are reclassified into the consolidated statements of income in the same period the hedged transaction affects earnings.
Periodically, we enter into and designate interest rate locks to partially hedge the risk of changes in interest payments attributable to increases in the benchmark interest rate during the period leading up to the probable issuance of fixed-rate debt. We designate our interest rate locks as cash flow hedges. Gains and losses when we settle our interest rate locks are amortized into income over the life of the related debt. Over the next 12 months, we expect to reclassify $59 from accumulated OCI to “Interest expense” due to the amortization of net losses on historical interest rate locks.
Collateral and Credit-Risk Contingency We have entered into agreements with our derivative counterparties establishing collateral thresholds based on respective credit ratings and netting agreements. At June 30, 2025, we had posted collateral of $355 (a deposit asset) and held collateral of $404 (a receipt liability). Under the agreements, if AT&T’s credit rating had been downgraded two ratings levels by Fitch Ratings, one level by S&P and one level by Moody’s before the final collateral exchange in June, we would have been required to post additional collateral of $50. If AT&T’s credit rating had been downgraded three ratings levels by Fitch Ratings, two levels by S&P and two levels by Moody’s, we would have been required to post additional collateral of $1,312. At December 31, 2024, we had posted collateral of $188 (a deposit asset) and held collateral of $0 (a receipt liability). We do not offset the fair value of collateral, whether the right to reclaim cash collateral (a receivable) or the obligation to return cash collateral (a payable) exists, against the fair value of the derivative instruments.
Following are the notional amounts of our outstanding derivative positions:
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| Cross-currency swaps | $ | 36,499 | $ | 34,884 | |||||||
| Total | $ | 36,499 | $ | 34,884 |
Following are the related hedged items affecting our financial position and performance:
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| Gain (loss) on interest rate swaps | $ | (1) | $ | (1) | $ | (2) | $ | (1) | |||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on long-term debt | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Gain (loss) on cross-currency swaps | 2,735 | (178) | 3,859 | (424) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on long-term debt | (2,735) | 178 | (3,859) | 424 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated OCI | 128 | (325) | (703) | (70) | |||||||||||||||||||
In addition, the net swap settlements that accrued and settled in the periods above were offset against “Interest expense.”
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table presents information for our cash flow hedging relationships:
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| Gain (loss) recognized in accumulated OCI | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 4 | $ | 5 | |||||||||||||||
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| Interest income (expense) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income | (14) | (14) | (29) | (29) | |||||||||||||||||||
NOTE 8. SALES OF RECEIVABLES
We have agreements with various third-party financial institutions pertaining to the sales of certain types of our accounts receivable. The most significant of these programs are discussed in detail below and generally consist of (1) receivables arising from equipment installment plans, which are sold for cash and beneficial interests, such as deferred purchase price, when applicable, and (2) revolving trade receivables, which are sold for cash. Under the terms of our agreements for these programs, we continue to service the transferred receivables on behalf of the financial institutions.
The following table sets forth a summary of cash proceeds received, net of remittances paid, from sales of receivables:
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| Net cash received (paid) from equipment installment receivables program1 | $ | (135) | $ | (674) | $ | 724 | $ | (553) | |||||||||||||||
| Net cash received (paid) from revolving receivables program | (42) | (29) | 91 | 247 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total net cash impact to cash flows from operating activities2 | $ | (177) | $ | (703) | $ | 815 | $ | (306) | |||||||||||||||
| 1Cash from initial sales of $2,779 and $2,532 for the three months and $6,577 and $5,406 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2Net of facility fees. |
The sales of receivables did not have a material impact on our consolidated statements of income or to “Total Assets” reported on our consolidated balance sheets. We reflect cash receipts on sold receivables as cash flows from operations in our consolidated statements of cash flows. In the event cash is received on the beneficial interests, those receipts are classified as cash flows from investing activities, when applicable.
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
Our equipment installment and revolving receivables programs are discussed in detail below. The following table sets forth a summary of the receivables and accounts being serviced:
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| Gross receivables: | $ | 3,227 | $ | 234 | $ | 3,504 | $ | 553 | |||||||||||||||
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| Notes receivable | 1,771 | — | 1,817 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Trade receivables | 299 | 234 | 237 | 553 | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Noncurrent notes and trade receivables | 1,157 | — | 1,450 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Outstanding portfolio of receivables derecognized from our consolidated balance sheets | $ | 11,566 | $ | 2,940 | $ | 11,909 | $ | 2,770 | |||||||||||||||
| Cash proceeds received, net of remittances1 | 9,054 | 2,940 | 8,243 | 2,770 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1Represents amounts to which financial institutions remain entitled, excluding the beneficial interests. |
Equipment Installment Receivables Program
We offer our customers the option to purchase certain wireless devices in installments over a specified period of time and, in many cases, once certain conditions are met, they may be eligible to trade in the original equipment for a new device and have the remaining unpaid balance paid or settled.
We maintain a program under which we transfer a portion of these receivables through our bankruptcy-remote subsidiary in exchange for cash and beneficial interests. In the event a customer trades in a device prior to the end of the installment contract period, we agree to make a payment to the financial institutions equal to any outstanding remaining installment receivable balance. Accordingly, we record a guarantee obligation for this estimated amount at the time the receivables are transferred.
The following table sets forth a summary of equipment installment receivables sold under this program:
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| Gross receivables sold1 | $ | 2,807 | $ | 2,557 | $ | 6,642 | $ | 5,461 | |||||||||||||||
| Net receivables sold2 | 2,687 | 2,438 | 6,375 | 5,195 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash proceeds received | 2,779 | 2,532 | 6,577 | 5,406 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Guarantee obligation recorded | 219 | 217 | 499 | 483 | |||||||||||||||||||
| 1Receivables net of promotion credits. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2Receivables net of allowance and other reserves. |
Beneficial interests, when applicable, and guarantee obligations are initially recorded at estimated fair value and subsequently adjusted for changes in present value of expected cash flows. The estimation of their fair values is based on remaining installment payments expected to be collected and the expected timing and value of device trade-ins. The estimated value of the device trade-ins considers prices offered to us by independent third parties and contemplates changes in value after the launch of a device model. The fair value measurements used for the beneficial interests and the guarantee obligation are considered Level 3 under the Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure framework (see Note 7).
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
The following table presents the previously transferred equipment installment receivables, which we repurchased in exchange for the associated beneficial interests:
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| Fair value of repurchased receivables | $ | 1,011 | $ | 724 | $ | 2,948 | $ | 1,442 | |||||||||||||||
| Carrying value of beneficial interests | 1,011 | 743 | 2,944 | 1,464 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gain (loss) on repurchases1 | $ | — | $ | (19) | $ | 4 | $ | (22) | |||||||||||||||
| 1These gains (losses) are included in “Selling, general and administrative” expense in the consolidated statements of income. |
At June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, our beneficial interests were $1,990 and $3,185, respectively, of which $1,214 and $1,906 are included in “Prepaid and other current assets” on our consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder in “Other Assets.” The guarantee obligation at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024 was $263 and $301, respectively, of which $140 and $150 are included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets, with the remainder in “Other noncurrent liabilities.” Our maximum exposure to loss as a result of selling these equipment installment receivables is limited to the total amount of our beneficial interests and guarantee obligation.
Revolving Receivables Program
During 2025, we expanded our revolving agreement to transfer up to $2,940 of certain receivables through our bankruptcy-remote subsidiaries to various financial institutions on a recurring basis in exchange for cash equal to the gross receivables transferred. This agreement is subject to renewal on an annual basis and the transfer limit may be expanded or reduced from time to time. As customers pay their balances, we transfer additional receivables into the program, resulting in our gross receivables sold exceeding net cash flow impacts (e.g., collect and reinvest). The transferred receivables are fully guaranteed by our bankruptcy-remote subsidiaries, which hold additional receivables in the amount of $234 that are pledged as collateral under this agreement. The transfers are recorded at fair value of the proceeds received and obligations assumed less derecognized receivables. Our maximum exposure to loss related to these receivables transferred is limited to the derecognized amount outstanding.
The following table sets forth a summary of the revolving receivables sold:
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| Gross receivables sold/cash proceeds received1 | $ | 7,673 | $ | 4,672 | $ | 15,016 | $ | 8,846 | |||||||||||||||
| Total collections under revolving agreement | 7,673 | 4,672 | 14,846 | 8,546 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net cash proceeds received | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 170 | $ | 300 | |||||||||||||||
| Net receivables sold2 | $ | 7,463 | $ | 4,549 | $ | 14,605 | $ | 8,612 | |||||||||||||||
| 1Includes initial sales of receivables of $0 and $0 for the three months and $170 and $300 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2Receivables net of allowance and other reserves. |
NOTE 9. TRANSACTIONS WITH DIRECTV
We account for our investment in DIRECTV under the equity method and record our share of DIRECTV earnings as equity in net income of affiliates, with DIRECTV considered a related party. On September 29, 2024, we agreed to sell our interest in DIRECTV to TPG Capital (TPG) for approximately $7,600 in cash payments.
Beginning in third-quarter 2024, our investment in DIRECTV was reduced to zero on our consolidated balance sheet, resulting from aggregate cash receipts exceeding our initial investment balance plus our cumulative equity in DIRECTV earnings. As we are not committed, implicitly or explicitly, to provide financial or other support to DIRECTV, we record cash distributions
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (UNAUDITED) - Continued
Dollars in millions except per share amounts
received in excess of our share of DIRECTV’s earnings in “Equity in net income of affiliates” in the consolidated statements of income and as cash provided by operations in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
The following table sets forth our share of DIRECTV’s earnings included in “Equity in net income of affiliates” and cash distributions received from DIRECTV:
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| DIRECTV’s earnings included in Equity in net income of affiliates | $ | 503 | $ | 350 | $ | 1,926 | $ | 674 | |||||||||||||||
| Distributions classified as operating activities | $ | 503 | $ | 350 | $ | 1,926 | $ | 674 | |||||||||||||||
| Distributions classified as investing activities | — | 392 | — | 586 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash distributions received from DIRECTV | $ | 503 | $ | 742 | $ | 1,926 | $ | 1,260 |
For the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, we billed DIRECTV approximately $116 and $240 under commercial arrangements and transition service agreements, which were recorded as a reduction to the operations and support expenses incurred.
At June 30, 2025, we had accounts receivable from DIRECTV of $205 and accounts payable to DIRECTV of $50.
On July 2, 2025, we completed the sale of our interest in DIRECTV to TPG. Upon close, we will record a current note receivable of approximately $3,600, which we expect to receive the majority of by the end of 2025, and a long-term receivable of $500. We expect to record a significant gain on the sale, whose amount will be dependent on transition service agreements, indemnifications and other tax items.
NOTE 10. SUPPLIER AND VENDOR FINANCING PROGRAMS
Supplier Financing Program
We actively manage the timing of our supplier payments for operating items to optimize the use of our cash and seek to make payments on 90-day or greater terms, while providing suppliers with access to bank facilities that permit earlier payment at their cost. Our supplier financing program does not result in changes to our normal, contracted payment cycles or cash from operations.
At the supplier’s election, they can receive payment of AT&T obligations prior to the scheduled due dates, at a discounted price from the third-party financial institution. The discounted price paid to participating suppliers is based on a variable rate that is indexed to the overnight borrowing rate. We agree to pay the financial institution the stated amount generally within 90 days of receipt of the invoice. We do not have pledged assets or other guarantees under our supplier financing program.
Suppliers had elected to sell to the third-party financial institutions $3,461 and $2,498 of our outstanding payment obligations as of June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively. These amounts are included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets. Our supplier financing programs are reported as operating or investing (when capitalizable) activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows when paid.
Direct Supplier Financing
We also have arrangements with suppliers of handset inventory that allow us to extend the stated payment terms by up to 90 days at an additional cost to us (variable rate extension fee). We had $4,235 of direct supplier financing outstanding as of June 30, 2025 and $6,272 as of December 31, 2024, which are included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” on our consolidated balance sheets. Our direct supplier financing is reported as operating activities in our statements of cash flows when paid.
Vendor Financing
We enter into multi-year software licensing arrangements, which, consistent with industry standards, are paid over the license terms of two to five years. Additionally, in connection with capital improvements and the acquisition of other productive assets, we negotiate favorable payment terms of 120 days or more. We refer to these arrangements as vendor financing, with the
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balances and activities including equipment and software arrangements. Vendor financing payments are reported as financing activities in our statements of cash flows when paid. For the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, we recorded vendor financing commitments of $831 and $523, respectively. We had $1,916 of vendor financing payables at June 30, 2025, with $1,193 included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities” and $1,448 of vendor financing payables at December 31, 2024, with $749 included in “Accounts payable and accrued liabilities.”
NOTE 11. ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Cash and Cash Flows
We typically maintain our restricted cash balances for purchases and sales of certain investment securities and funding of certain deferred compensation benefit payments.
The following table summarizes cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash balances contained on our consolidated balance sheets:
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| Cash and cash equivalents | $ | 10,499 | $ | 3,093 | $ | 3,298 | $ | 6,722 | |||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash in Prepaid and other current assets | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash in Other Assets | 76 | 109 | 107 | 109 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash | $ | 10,576 | $ | 3,203 | $ | 3,406 | $ | 6,833 | |||||||||||||||
The following table summarizes cash paid during the periods for interest and income taxes:
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| Cash paid (received) during the period for: | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||
| Interest | $ | 3,316 | $ | 3,644 | |||||||
| Income taxes, net of refunds | 880 | 299 | |||||||||
| The following table summarizes capital expenditures: | |||||||||||
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| Purchase of property and equipment | $ | 9,097 | $ | 8,042 | |||||||
| Interest during construction - capital expenditures1 | 77 | 76 | |||||||||
| Total Capital Expenditures | $ | 9,174 | $ | 8,118 | |||||||
| The following table summarizes acquisitions, net of cash acquired: | |||||||||||
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| Business acquisitions | $ | — | $ | — | |||||||
| Spectrum acquisitions | 14 | 147 | |||||||||
| Interest during construction - spectrum1 | 34 | 123 | |||||||||
| Total Acquisitions | $ | 48 | $ | 270 | |||||||
| 1Total capitalized interest was $111 and $199 for the six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024, respectively. |
Preferred Equity Transactions
On March 3, 2025, we issued $2,250 of nonconvertible cumulative preferred interests in Telco LLC (Telco Class A-4). The Telco Class A-4 interests pay an initial preferred distribution of 5.94% annually, subject to declaration, and subject to reset on November 1, 2028, and every four years thereafter. The Telco Class A-4 interests can be called at issue price beginning
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November 1, 2028, and are subject to the same redemption and liquidation rights as the Telco Class A-1, A-2 and A-3 interests.
On March 3, 2025, we also redeemed all outstanding Series B cumulative perpetual preferred shares. The shares had a total liquidation preference of €2.0 billion and were redeemed for $2,075.
Pending Acquisition
On May 21, 2025, we agreed to acquire substantially all of Lumen’s mass markets fiber business for $5,750 cash, subject to purchase price adjustments. At the time of signing, the pending acquisition covered approximately 1 million fiber customers, and also included fiber network assets that reach more than 4 million fiber locations. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026, pending regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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OVERVIEW
AT&T Inc. is referred to as “we,” “AT&T” or the “Company” throughout this document. AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc., and the names of the particular subsidiaries and affiliates providing the services generally have been omitted. AT&T is a holding company whose subsidiaries and affiliates operate worldwide in the telecommunications and technology industries. You should read this discussion in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes (Notes).
We have two reportable segments: Communications and Latin America. Our segment results presented in Note 4 and discussed below follow our internal management reporting. Percentage increases and decreases that are not considered meaningful are denoted with a dash.
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| Communications | $ | 29,699 | $ | 28,582 | 3.9 | % | $ | 59,259 | $ | 57,439 | 3.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 1,054 | 1,103 | (4.4) | 2,025 | 2,166 | (6.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | 94 | 112 | (16.1) | 189 | 220 | (14.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Operating Revenues | $ | 30,847 | $ | 29,797 | 3.5 | % | $ | 61,473 | $ | 59,825 | 2.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Communications | $ | 7,065 | $ | 7,005 | 0.9 | % | $ | 14,056 | $ | 13,750 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Latin America | 46 | 6 | — | 89 | 9 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating Income | 7,111 | 7,011 | 1.4 | 14,145 | 13,759 | 2.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate | (622) | (731) | 14.9 | (1,304) | (1,465) | 11.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Certain significant items | 12 | (520) | — | (586) | (687) | 14.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AT&T Operating Income | $ | 6,501 | $ | 5,760 | 12.9 | % | $ | 12,255 | $ | 11,607 | 5.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The Communications segment provides services to businesses and consumers located in the U.S. and businesses globally. Our business strategies reflect integrated product offerings that cut across product lines and utilize shared assets. This segment contains the following business units:
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Mobility** provides nationwide wireless service and equipment.
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Business Wireline** provides advanced ethernet-based fiber services, fixed wireless services, IP Voice and managed professional services, as well as legacy voice and data services and related equipment, to business customers.
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Consumer Wireline** provides broadband services, including fiber connections that provide multi-gig services, and AT&T Internet Air (AIA) services, to residential customers in select locations. Consumer Wireline also provides legacy telephony voice communication services.
The Latin America segment provides wireless services and equipment in Mexico.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations- Continued
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Consolidated Results Our financial results are summarized in the discussions that follow. Additional analysis is discussed in our “Segment Results” section.
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| Service | $ | 25,292 | $ | 25,006 | 1.1 | % | $ | 50,430 | $ | 49,848 | 1.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 5,555 | 4,791 | 15.9 | 11,043 | 9,977 | 10.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Revenues | 30,847 | 29,797 | 3.5 | 61,473 | 59,825 | 2.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 19,095 | 18,965 | 0.7 | 38,777 | 38,099 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 5,251 | 5,072 | 3.5 | 10,441 | 10,119 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 24,346 | 24,037 | 1.3 | 49,218 | 48,218 | 2.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | 6,501 | 5,760 | 12.9 | 12,255 | 11,607 | 5.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 1,655 | 1,699 | (2.6) | 3,313 | 3,423 | (3.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity in net income of affiliates | 485 | 348 | 39.4 | 1,925 | 643 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income (expense) — net | 767 | 682 | 12.5 | 1,222 | 1,133 | 7.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income Before Income Taxes | 6,098 | 5,091 | 19.8 | 12,089 | 9,960 | 21.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income | 4,861 | 3,949 | 23.1 | 9,553 | 7,700 | 24.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to AT&T | 4,500 | 3,597 | 25.1 | 8,851 | 7,042 | 25.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net Income Attributable to Common Stock | $ | 4,464 | $ | 3,546 | 25.9 | % | $ | 8,859 | $ | 6,941 | 27.6 | % |
Operating revenues increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, reflecting higher Mobility and Consumer Wireline revenues, partially offset by declines in Business Wireline and Mexico, which included unfavorable foreign exchange impacts.
Operations and support expenses increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily due to higher Mobility equipment costs resulting from increased wireless equipment sales volumes and higher network-related costs. These increases were partially offset by expense declines from our continued transformation efforts and higher restructuring charges in the prior year. Also contributing to decreases for the first six months was the absence of expenses from our cybersecurity business that was contributed to a new cybersecurity joint venture, LevelBlue, in the second quarter of 2024.
Depreciation and amortization expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily due to ongoing capital spending for strategic initiatives such as fiber and network upgrades, partially offset by lower depreciation impacts from our Open RAN network modernization efforts.
Operating income increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025. Our operating income margin in the second quarter increased from 19.3% in 2024 to 21.1% in 2025 and for the first six months increased from 19.4% in 2024 to 19.9% in 2025.
Interest expense decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily due to lower debt balances, partially offset by lower capitalized interest associated with spectrum acquisitions.
Equity in net income of affiliates increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025. The increases reflect cash distributions received by AT&T in excess of the carrying amount of our investment in DIRECTV (see Note 9). We sold our interest in DIRECTV to TPG Capital on July 2, 2025.
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Other income (expense) – net increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025. The increases were primarily due to a second-quarter 2025 gain on prior disposition, and for the first six months, first-quarter 2024 noncash impairment charges for a held-for-sale business and our SKY Mexico equity investment. Partially offsetting the increases were lower pension and postretirement benefit credits and lower returns on other benefit-related investments for the six-month period.
Other income (expense) - net in the third quarter of 2025, will include a gain recognized on our sale of DIRECTV, which we expect to be in the range of $5,500, dependent on transition service agreements, indemnifications and other tax items (see Note 9).
Income tax expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily due to higher income before income tax.
Our effective tax rate was 20.3% in the second quarter and 21.0% for the first six months of 2025, versus 22.4% and 22.7% in the comparable periods in the prior year, reflecting larger discrete state tax benefits in 2025.
Segment Results Our segments are comprised of strategic business units or other operations that offer products and services to different customer segments over various technology platforms and/or in different geographies that are managed accordingly. We evaluate segment performance based on operating income as well as EBITDA and/or EBITDA margin. See “Discussion and Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures” for a reconciliation of EBITDA and EBITDA margin to the most comparable financial measures calculated and presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
| COMMUNICATIONS SEGMENT | Second Quarter | Six-Month Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Segment Operating Revenues | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | 21,845 | $ | 20,480 | 6.7 | % | $ | 43,415 | $ | 41,074 | 5.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | 4,313 | 4,755 | (9.3) | 8,781 | 9,668 | (9.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 3,541 | 3,347 | 5.8 | 7,063 | 6,697 | 5.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Segment Operating Revenues | $ | 29,699 | $ | 28,582 | 3.9 | % | $ | 59,259 | $ | 57,439 | 3.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Segment Operating Income (Loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility | $ | 6,931 | $ | 6,719 | 3.2 | % | $ | 13,671 | $ | 13,187 | 3.7 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Business Wireline | (201) | 102 | — | (299) | 166 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Consumer Wireline | 335 | 184 | 82.1 | 684 | 397 | 72.3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Segment Operating Income | $ | 7,065 | $ | 7,005 | 0.9 | % | $ | 14,056 | $ | 13,750 | 2.2 | % |
Operating revenues increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily driven by increases in our Mobility and Consumer Wireline business units, partially offset by declines in our Business Wireline business unit, which reflects lower demand for legacy services. Also offsetting revenue increases for the first six months was the absence of revenues from our cybersecurity business that was contributed to a new cybersecurity joint venture, LevelBlue, in the second quarter of 2024.
Operating income increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025. Our Communications segment operating income margin in the second quarter decreased from 24.5% in 2024 to 23.8% in 2025 and for the first six months decreased from 23.9% in 2024 to 23.7% in 2025. Our Communications EBITDA margin in the second quarter decreased from 41.2% in 2024 to 40.7% in 2025 and for the first six months increased from 40.5% in 2024 to 40.6% in 2025.
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| Communications Business Unit Discussion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Service | $ | 16,853 | $ | 16,277 | 3.5 | % | $ | 33,504 | $ | 32,271 | 3.8 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 4,992 | 4,203 | 18.8 | 9,911 | 8,803 | 12.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Revenues | 21,845 | 20,480 | 6.7 | 43,415 | 41,074 | 5.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 12,358 | 11,285 | 9.5 | 24,662 | 22,924 | 7.6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 2,556 | 2,476 | 3.2 | 5,082 | 4,963 | 2.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 14,914 | 13,761 | 8.4 | 29,744 | 27,887 | 6.7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income | $ | 6,931 | $ | 6,719 | 3.2 | % | $ | 13,671 | $ | 13,187 | 3.7 | % |
The following tables highlight other key measures of performance for Mobility:
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| (in 000s) | 2025 | 2024 | Change | |||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid | 89,928 | 87,999 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid phone | 73,408 | 71,930 | 2.1 | |||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid | 18,768 | 19,271 | (2.6) | |||||||||||||||||
| Reseller | 9,549 | 8,204 | 16.4 | |||||||||||||||||
| Total Mobility Subscribers****1 | 118,245 | 115,474 | 2.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
| 1Excludes migrations between wireless subscriber categories, including connected devices, and acquisition-related activity during the period. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mobility Net Additions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| (in 000s) | 2025 | 2024 | Change | 2025 | 2024 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid Phone Net Additions | 401 | 419 | (4.3) | % | 725 | 768 | (5.6) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Phone Net Additions | 367 | 454 | (19.2) | 671 | 804 | (16.5) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid2 | 479 | 593 | (19.2) | 769 | 982 | (21.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prepaid | (152) | 82 | — | (186) | 83 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reseller | (38) | 322 | — | (174) | 673 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mobility Net Subscriber Additions****1 | 289 | 997 | (71.0) | % | 409 | 1,738 | (76.5) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid Churn3 | 1.02 | % | 0.85 | % | 17 | BP | 1.01 | % | 0.87 | % | 14 | BP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postpaid Phone-Only Churn3 | 0.87 | % | 0.70 | % | 17 | BP | 0.85 | % | 0.71 | % | 14 | BP | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1Excludes migrations between wireless subscriber categories, including connected devices, and acquisition-related activity during the period. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2In addition to postpaid phones, includes tablets and wearables and other. Tablet net adds (losses) were 63 and 64 for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 and 59 and 52 for the first six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. Wearables and other net adds (losses) were 15 and 110 for the quarters ended June 30, 2025 and 2024 and (15) and 162 for the first six months ended June 30, 2025 and 2024. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3Calculated by dividing the aggregate number of wireless subscribers who canceled service during a month by the total number of wireless subscribers at the beginning of that month. The churn rate for the period is equal to the average of the churn rate for each month of that period. |
Service revenue increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, largely due to postpaid phone average revenue per subscriber (ARPU) growth and subscriber gains.
ARPU
ARPU increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, reflecting pricing actions and customers migrating to higher priced plans.
Churn
The effective management of subscriber churn is critical to our ability to maximize revenue growth and to maintain and improve margins. Postpaid churn and postpaid phone-only churn were higher in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, driven by a normalization of customers reaching the end of their equipment promotional plans and increased competition.
Equipment revenue increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily driven by higher wireless device sales volumes.
Operations and support expenses increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily due to higher equipment costs driven by higher wireless sales volumes. The increase also reflected higher advertising due to the launch of a new campaign in the first quarter, promotion costs and network costs.
Depreciation expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily due to ongoing capital spending for network upgrades and expansion, partially offset by lower depreciation impacts from our network modernization efforts.
Operating income increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025. Our Mobility operating income margin in the second quarter decreased from 32.8% in 2024 to 31.7% in 2025 and for the first six months decreased from 32.1% in 2024 to 31.5% in 2025. Our Mobility EBITDA margin in the second quarter decreased from 44.9% in 2024 to 43.4% in 2025 and for the first six months decreased from 44.2% in 2024 to 43.2% in 2025, driven by the increase in low margin equipment revenues.
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| Business Wireline Results | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Legacy and other transitional services | $ | 2,349 | $ | 2,839 | (17.3) | % | $ | 4,824 | $ | 5,836 | (17.3) | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fiber and advanced connectivity services | 1,793 | 1,732 | 3.5 | 3,573 | 3,435 | 4.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 171 | 184 | (7.1) | 384 | 397 | (3.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Revenues | 4,313 | 4,755 | (9.3) | 8,781 | 9,668 | (9.2) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operations and support | 2,993 | 3,267 | (8.4) | 6,061 | 6,754 | (10.3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 1,521 | 1,386 | 9.7 | 3,019 | 2,748 | 9.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Operating Expenses | 4,514 | 4,653 | (3.0) | 9,080 | 9,502 | (4.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating Income (Loss) | $ | (201) | $ | 102 | — | % | $ | (299) | $ | 166 | — | % |
Legacy and other transitional services revenues decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, driven by lower demand for legacy and VPN services, which we expect to continue. Revenue declines for the first six months also reflect the absence of revenues from our cybersecurity business that was contributed to LevelBlue in the second quarter of 2024. These revenue declines were partially offset by targeted pricing actions in the first quarter of 2025.
Fiber and advanced connectivity services revenues increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, driven by higher fiber and fixed wireless revenues.
Equipment revenues decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025.
Operations and support expenses decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily driven by lower personnel and customer support costs associated with ongoing transformation initiatives and lower network-related costs. Decreases for the first six months were also driven by the contribution of our cybersecurity business. As part of our transformation activities, we expect operations and support expense improvements through the remainder of 2025 as we further right size our operations in alignment with the strategic direction of the business.
Depreciation expense increased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025, primarily due to ongoing capital investment for strategic initiatives such as fiber, which we expect to continue through the remainder of 2025.
Operating income decreased in the second quarter and for the first six months of 2025. Our Business Wireline operating income margin in the second quarter decreased from 2.1% in 2024 to (4.7)% in 2025 and for the first six months decreased from 1.7% in 2024 to (3.4)% in 2025. Our Business Wireline EBITDA margin in the second quarter decreased from 31.3% in 2024 to 30.6% in 2025 and for the first six months increased from 30.1% in 2024 to 31.0% in 2025.
AT&T INC.
JUNE 30, 2025
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