T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) Sets New 12-Month Low – What’s Next?

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)’s share price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Saturday. The stock traded as low as $146.32 and last traded at $146.54, with a volume of 8,557,891 shares traded. The stock had previously closed at $158.79.

More T-Mobile US News

Here are the key news stories impacting T-Mobile US this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Erste Group Bank modestly increased its fiscal 2027 EPS forecast for T-Mobile US to $13.81 from $13.79, signaling slightly improved confidence in the company’s longer-term earnings outlook. Erste Group Bank raises T-Mobile EPS estimate
• Neutral Sentiment: T-Mobile’s third-quarter results are due October 28. Analysts expect subscriber additions, broadband growth and device promotions to support revenue, although higher expenses and aggressive competition could limit profitability. T-Mobile third-quarter earnings preview
• Negative Sentiment: SpaceX is reportedly negotiating with cellular infrastructure providers for thousands of tower locations after acquiring additional mobile spectrum. Its potential launch of a fourth national wireless carrier could increase pricing pressure, customer-acquisition costs and network investment requirements for T-Mobile. Why T-Mobile US stock dropped
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup reportedly sees further valuation pressure for established wireless carriers, while tower operators could benefit from SpaceX leasing network infrastructure. This relative advantage for tower companies reinforced concerns about T-Mobile’s competitive position. Citi commentary on SpaceX wireless expansion

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities analysts have weighed in on the company. Wolfe Research reissued a “peer perform” rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Benchmark reduced their price objective on T-Mobile US from $295.00 to $280.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, July 24th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price objective on T-Mobile US from $240.00 to $230.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, July 20th. Barclays dropped their price objective on T-Mobile US from $215.00 to $200.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, September 29th. Finally, UBS Group cut their target price on shares of T-Mobile US from $255.00 to $235.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, July 24th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $242.21.

T-Mobile US Price Performance

The company has a 50-day moving average of $170.37 and a two-hundred day moving average of $180.61. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48, a current ratio of 0.92 and a quick ratio of 0.83. The stock has a market capitalization of $157.19 billion, a PE ratio of 15.34, a P/E/G ratio of 0.99 and a beta of 0.33.

T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23rd. The Wireless communications provider reported $2.99 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.59 by $0.40. T-Mobile US had a net margin of 11.45% and a return on equity of 20.16%. The business had revenue of $22.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.95 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.84 EPS. The company’s revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Sell-side analysts predict that T-Mobile US, Inc. will post 11.17 EPS for the current fiscal year.

T-Mobile US Increases Dividend

The business also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, December 10th. Investors of record on Wednesday, November 25th will be issued a $1.17 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 25th. This is a positive change from T-Mobile US’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.02. This represents a $4.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. T-Mobile US’s payout ratio is presently 49.01%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other T-Mobile US news, CAO Daniel James Drobac sold 772 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, September 10th. The shares were sold at an average price of $178.33, for a total transaction of $137,670.76. Following the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 35,118 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $6,262,592.94. This trade represents a 2.15% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Company insiders own 0.32% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On T-Mobile US

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Provident Investment Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of T-Mobile US in the third quarter worth $803,000. Meridian Financial Partners LLC lifted its holdings in shares of T-Mobile US by 8.5% during the 3rd quarter. Meridian Financial Partners LLC now owns 3,982 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $625,000 after acquiring an additional 311 shares in the last quarter. Signaturefd LLC boosted its position in T-Mobile US by 0.8% during the 3rd quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 11,142 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $1,817,000 after purchasing an additional 91 shares during the period. Simplicity Wealth LLC boosted its position in T-Mobile US by 68.5% during the 3rd quarter. Simplicity Wealth LLC now owns 4,463 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $728,000 after purchasing an additional 1,814 shares during the period. Finally, Madrona Financial Services LLC purchased a new stake in T-Mobile US during the 3rd quarter worth $398,000. 42.49% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

About T-Mobile US

T-Mobile US, Inc (NASDAQ: TMUS) is a wireless communications company that provides mobile voice, messaging and data services to consumers, businesses and government customers in the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Its offerings include postpaid and prepaid wireless plans, connected devices, broadband internet and other communications services.

The company operates a nationwide wireless network, including 5G services, and sells smartphones, tablets, connected devices and related accessories through retail stores, online channels and third-party distributors.