AT&T Stock Plummets 27.5% in a Year: Should You Buy in the Dip?

AT&T’s fiber expansion and wireless growth, along with a 2026 outlook, support its strategy, but investor caution remains due to high debt, intensifying competition, and heavy ongoing spending. The overall setup is mildly negative—positive on operating momentum, but riskier on leverage and capital intensity.

Analysis

AT&T’s fiber expansion and wireless growth, along with a 2026 outlook, support its strategy, but investor caution remains due to high debt, intensifying competition, and heavy ongoing spending. The overall setup is mildly negative—positive on operating momentum, but riskier on leverage and capital intensity.