The chart above displays the research and development expenses of AT&T from 2010 to 2022.
In 2022, AT&T spent $1,236 million on research and development compared to $1,325 million in 2021.
AT&T had spun off Warner Media which was one of its reportable segments earlier in 2022. The company experienced significant decline in revenue in 2022 compared to the prior year. Its total net revenue for 2022 remained $120,741 million compared to $134,038 million in 2021. The company has organized its business into two segments now that include communications and Latin America. The communications segment accounts for a significant part of the company’s total net revenue. In 2022, the company generated total $117,067 million from the communications segment or around 97% of its total net revenue.
Research and Development expenses of AT&T 2007-2022
Amounts are in millions.
| Year | R&D Expenses ($mn) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,236 |
| 2021 | $1,325 |
| 2020 | $1,013 |
| 2019 | $1,276 |
| 2018 | $1,194 |
| 2017 | $1,503 |
| 2016 | $1,649 |
| 2015 | $1,693 |
| 2014 | $1,730 |
| 2013 | $1,488 |
| 2012 | $1,278 |
| 2011 | $1,307 |
| 2010 | $1,280 |
| 2009 | $993 |
| 2008 | $832 |
| 2007 | $985 |
AT&T spent $1,325 million on research and development in 2021 compared to $1,013 million in 2020.Â
2020: AT&T spent $1,013 million on research and development in 2020 compared to $1,276 million in 2019. Its 2020 revenue was $143,050 million compared to $181,193 million in 2019.
2019: AT&T spent more on research and development in 2019 compared to the prior year. Its 2019 research and development expenses remained $1,276 million compared to $1,194 million in 2018.
The research and development expenses of AT&T Inc was $1,194 million in 2018. Its R&D costs were higher in 2017 at $1,503 million.
2017: AT&T’s R&D expenses declined in 2017 compared to the prior year. The company spent only $1,503 million on research and development compared to $1,649 million in 2016.
Headquartered in Dallas, Texas, AT&T is a leading global provider of telecommunications and technology services. In 2022, the company generated total operating revenue of $120.74 billion and incurred net losses worth $7.055 billion. AT&T spun off Warner Media, one of its operating segments in 2022, which was bought by Discovery.