Operating

Equipment Installment Receivables and Related Sales

AT&T Equipment Installment Receivables and Related Sales increased by 79.0% to -$255.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 79.0%, from -$1.21B to -$255.00M.

Analysis

StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 27, 2026

How to read this metric

High cash outflows here indicate aggressive growth in equipment financing, while inflows suggest successful repayment of existing installment plans.

Detailed definition

This tracks the cash flow impact of financing programs where customers pay for equipment over time. It reflects the comp...

Peer comparison

Comparable to consumer finance or equipment leasing segments in retail and telecommunications.

Metric ID: t_equipment_installment_receivables

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q4 '21Q1 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$986.00M-$541.00M-$564.00M$243.00M$59.00M$77.00M-$24.00M$344.00M$579.00M$947.00M-$1.21B-$255.00M
QoQ Change-154.9%-4.3%+143.1%-75.7%+30.5%-131.2%>999%+68.3%+63.6%-228.0%+79.0%
YoY Change+144.9%-109.9%+483.1%>999%<-999%+79.0%
Range-$1.21B$986.00M
CAGR-38.8%
Avg YoY Growth-537.2%
Median YoY Growth+111.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AT&T's equipment installment receivables and related sales?
AT&T (T) reported equipment installment receivables and related sales of -$255.00M in Q1 2026.
How has AT&T's equipment installment receivables and related sales changed year-over-year?
AT&T's equipment installment receivables and related sales increased by 79.0% year-over-year, from -$1.21B to -$255.00M.
What does equipment installment receivables and related sales mean?
Cash flow changes related to customer installment plans for equipment purchases.