Business Segments · Operating Income (Loss)

Legacy — Operating Income (Loss)

AT&T Legacy — Operating Income (Loss) decreased by 39.9% to $612.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toOperating Income

How to read this metric

Higher is better, as it indicates the segment remains profitable despite the transition to newer technologies.

Detailed definition

This is the profit or loss generated by the legacy segment after subtracting all operating expenses from total operating...

Peer comparison

Comparable to segment operating income for legacy wireline divisions at other major telecom carriers.

Metric ID: t_segment_legacy_operating_income_loss

Historical Data

2 periods
 Q1 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.02B$612.00M
QoQ Change—-39.9%
YoY Change—-39.9%
Range$612.00M – $1.02B
Avg YoY Growth-39.9%
Median YoY Growth-39.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is AT&T's legacy — operating income (loss)?
AT&T (T) reported legacy — operating income (loss) of $612.00M in Q1 2026.
What does legacy — operating income (loss) mean?
The profit or loss generated by the legacy copper-based business segment.