AT&T INC. (TBB) Return on equity 2016–2025
AT&T INC. (TBB) return on equity by fiscal year — reported net income divided by year-end shareholders’ equity.
17.4%FY2025 · since FY2016: 10.5% → 17.4%
| Fiscal year | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | 17.4% | +8.1 pp |
| FY2024 | 9.3% | -3.0 pp |
| FY2023 | 12.3% | +20.3 pp |
| FY2022 | -8.0% | -18.9 pp |
| FY2021 | 10.9% | +13.8 pp |
| FY2020 | -2.9% | -9.8 pp |
| FY2019 | 6.9% | -3.1 pp |
| FY2018 | 10.0% | -10.7 pp |
| FY2017 | 20.7% | +10.3 pp |
| FY2016 | 10.5% | — |
ROE = reported net income ÷ reported year-end shareholders’ equity for the same fiscal year. Heavy buybacks shrink equity and can push ROE very high (or negative-equity years drop out).
Source: SEC XBRL filings · For reference only · Not investment advice