Non-Current Assets

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets

AT&T Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets increased by 0.8% to $129.14B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.4%, from $127.34B to $129.14B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets shows an upward trend with a 6.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Assets
CategoryMarket Position
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 27, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase suggests successful brand acquisitions or strengthening of brand equity, while a decrease may indicate impairment charges or divestitures.

Detailed definition

These are non-physical assets, such as iconic brand names or trademarks, that are expected to generate cash flows for an...

Peer comparison

High for consumer staples companies with strong global brand portfolios like PepsiCo or Nestlé.

Metric ID: indefinite_lived_intangible_assets

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$87.96B$112.42B$113.83B$114.11B$123.56B$123.86B$124.09B$124.50B$125.05B$127.11B$127.22B$127.42B$127.28B$127.13B$127.04B$127.34B$127.54B$127.77B$128.15B$129.14B
QoQ Change+27.8%+1.3%+0.2%+8.3%+0.2%+0.2%+0.3%+0.4%+1.7%+0.1%+0.2%-0.1%-0.1%-0.1%+0.2%+0.2%+0.2%+0.3%+0.8%
YoY Change+40.5%+10.2%+9.0%+9.1%+1.2%+2.6%+2.5%+2.3%+1.8%+0.0%-0.1%-0.1%+0.2%+0.5%+0.9%+1.4%
Range$87.96B$129.14B
CAGR+8.4%
Avg YoY Growth+5.1%
Median YoY Growth+1.6%
Current Streak5 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AT&T's indefinite-lived intangible assets?
AT&T (T) reported indefinite-lived intangible assets of $129.14B in Q1 2026.
How has AT&T's indefinite-lived intangible assets changed year-over-year?
AT&T's indefinite-lived intangible assets increased by 1.4% year-over-year, from $127.34B to $129.14B.
What is the long-term trend for AT&T's indefinite-lived intangible assets?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), AT&T's indefinite-lived intangible assets has grown at a 6.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $93.84B to $128.15B.
What does indefinite-lived intangible assets mean?
The value of brand names and trademarks that do not expire and are not subject to periodic amortization.