AT&T Stock Falls 7.8% in Six Months: Is It Time to Buy Amid Challenges?

AT&T stock has declined 7.8% over six months, underperforming the Wireless National industry and the S&P 500. The company faces challenges in its Business Wireline business, but solid wireless traction and customer additions drive growth. Healthy subscriber gains and growth in fiber broadband propel growth in the Consumer Wireline business. AT&T is expanding its portfolio beyond traditional communication services to capitalize on emerging market trends.