Operating Expenses

Goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss

AT&T Goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss decreased by 100.0% to $0.00 in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 100.0%, from $504.00M to $0.00. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss shows an upward trend with a 40.8% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOperating Expenses
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ1 2026Apr 27, 2026

How to read this metric

High values indicate past overpayment for acquisitions or poor asset management, signaling potential future restructuring needs.

Detailed definition

This metric captures non-recurring charges related to the write-down of goodwill or losses incurred when disposing of as...

Peer comparison

Common in companies with significant M&A history; peers often report these as special items or non-recurring charges.

Metric ID: t_goodwill_impairment_and_asset_disposition_loss

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$0.00$105.00M$108.00M$0.00$631.00M$114.00M$26.75B$0.00$0.00$604.00M$589.00M$159.00M$480.00M$4.42B$14.00M$504.00M$0.00$0.00$334.00M$0.00
QoQ Change+2.9%-100.0%-81.9%>999%-100.0%-2.5%-73.0%+201.9%+821.3%-99.7%>999%-100.0%-100.0%
YoY Change+8.6%>999%-100.0%+429.8%-97.8%+632.1%-97.6%+217.0%-100.0%-100.0%>999%-100.0%
Range$0.00$26.75B
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth-44.5%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ3 '24Q1 '26
Advanced Connectivity$0.00
Communications$4.42B
Corporate & Other$0.00
Latin America$0.00
Legacy$0.00
Total$4.42B$0.00

Communications was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AT&T's goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss?
AT&T (T) reported goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss of $0.00 in Q1 2026.
How has AT&T's goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss changed year-over-year?
AT&T's goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss decreased by 100.0% year-over-year, from $504.00M to $0.00.
What is the long-term trend for AT&T's goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), AT&T's goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss has grown at a 40.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $213.00M to $838.00M.
What does goodwill impairment and asset disposition loss mean?
Non-cash charges for asset write-downs or losses from disposing of business assets.