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Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt

AT&T Short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt decreased by 24.3% to $6.82B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLeverage
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

A significant increase may signal higher refinancing risk or a shift in capital structure, while a decrease indicates debt reduction or successful long-term refinancing.

Detailed definition

This represents the portion of total debt obligations, including bank loans, commercial paper, and the current portion o...

Peer comparison

Standard debt metric; peers report this as current portion of long-term debt or short-term borrowings.

Metric ID: other_debt_current

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$9.01B$6.82B
QoQ Change-24.3%
Range$6.82B$9.01B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AT&T's short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt?
AT&T (T) reported short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt of $6.82B in Q1 2026.
What does short-term debt and current portion of long-term debt mean?
The amount of debt the company must repay within the next year.