Non-Current Assets
Goodwill
AT&T Goodwill increased by 0.7% to $63.84B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 0.6%, from $63.43B to $63.84B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Goodwill shows a downward trend with a -7.3% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 27, 2026
How to read this metric
A stable or decreasing balance is generally preferred, as significant write-downs signal that previous acquisitions failed to meet performance expectations.
Detailed definition
Goodwill arises when a company acquires another entity for a price higher than the fair market value of its identifiable...
Peer comparison
Common in industries with high M&A activity; investors monitor for potential impairment charges.
Metric ID:
goodwillHistorical Data
20 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $134.63B | $133.66B | $92.74B | $133.25B | $92.75B | $92.73B | $67.9B | $67.9B | $67.85B | $67.85B | $67.85B | $67.85B | $67.85B | $63.43B | $63.43B | $63.43B | $63.43B | $63.43B | $63.43B | $63.84B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.7% | -30.6% | +43.7% | -30.4% | -0.0% | -26.8% | +0.0% | -0.1% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -6.5% | +0.0% | +0.0% | +0.0% | -0.0% | +0.0% | +0.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -31.1% | -30.6% | -26.8% | -49.0% | -26.8% | -26.8% | -0.1% | -0.1% | +0.0% | -6.5% | -6.5% | -6.5% | -6.5% | -0.0% | -0.0% | +0.6% |
Range$63.43B – $134.63B
CAGR-14.5%
Avg YoY Growth-13.6%
Median YoY Growth-6.5%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communications | $91.92B | $67.9B | $67.85B | $63.43B | $63.43B | — |
| Legacy | — | — | — | — | — | $0 |
| Total | $92.74B | $67.9B | $67.85B | $63.43B | $63.43B | $63.84B |
Geographic Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '21 |
|---|---|
| Latin America | $816M |
| Total | $92.74B |
Goodwill at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is AT&T's goodwill?
- AT&T (T) reported goodwill of $63.84B in Q1 2026.
- How has AT&T's goodwill changed year-over-year?
- AT&T's goodwill increased by 0.6% year-over-year, from $63.43B to $63.84B.
- What is the long-term trend for AT&T's goodwill?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), AT&T's goodwill has grown at a -7.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $92.81B to $63.43B.
- What does goodwill mean?
- The premium paid over the fair value of assets during an acquisition, representing intangible value.