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Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the us. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the us retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.

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As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, renowned economist Mohamed El-Erian is cautioning against media oversimplification of the incoming administration&#8217;s proposed tariff strategies.
What Happened: In a recent statement on X, El-Erian highlighted the intricate nature of Trump&#8217;s tariff discussions, noting that the proposed economic policies encompass at least three complex economic stages influenced by multiple factors, including trade flows, corporate pricing strategies, and geopolitical considerations.
El-Erian&#8217;s core message remains clear: Trump&#8217;s tariff debate requires sophisticated, nuanced analysis that transcends simplistic narratives. &#8220;The issue is quite complex,&#8221; he emphasized, underscoring the need for comprehensive economic understanding beyond headline rhetoric.
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&mdash; Mohamed A. El-Erian (@elerianm) <a href="https://twitter.com/elerianm/status/1859287383075848351?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 20, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Trump&#8217;s proposed economic blueprint, which includes a universal tariff of up to 20% on imports and potentially up to 60% on Chinese goods, has sparked intense economic debate. Tech investor Peter Thiel suggests these tariffs could significantly impact Chinese companies while causing minimal <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/24/11/42028954/peter-thiel-says-trumps-60-china-tariff-would-be-very-very-bad-for-beijing-heres-whats-at-stake">disruption to U.S. consumers</a>.
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Why It Matters: Goldman Sachs economist David Mericle warns that Trump&#8217;s proposed universal tariff could push <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/economics/macro-economic-events/24/11/42042411/inflation-could-surge-to-3-if-trump-applies-universal-tariffs-goldman-sachs">inflation back to 3%</a>, potentially complicating Federal Reserve monetary strategies. 
The National Retail Federation estimates Trump&#8217;s tariff proposals could reduce annual consumer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41737933/trump-tariff-proposed-may-cost-americans-78b-in-spending-study">spending by $78 billion</a>.
Prominent business leaders have voiced concerns. Citadel LLC CEO Ken Griffin described Trump&#8217;s proposed tariffs as a &#8220;long, slippery slope&#8221; that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/24/11/42056528/gop-megadonor-ken-griffin-warns-of-slippery-slope-in-trumps-tariff-policies-sees-us-returning-to-the-business-of-business">could hamper U.S. global competitiveness</a>. 
Retailers like AutoZone and Columbia Sportswear have signaled potential price increases that would be <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/11/41871407/trumps-tariffs-deportations-and-tax-cuts-may-push-prices-higher-experts-say-its-pretty-clear?utm_campaign=partner_feed&amp;utm_source=yahooFinance&amp;utm_medium=partner_feed&amp;utm_content=site&amp;nid=42027079">passed directly to consumers</a>.
"Tariffs would create a headwind to the performance of stocks with high international revenue exposure due to the risk of retaliatory tariffs and heightened geopolitical tensions," Goldman Sachs analyst David Kostin stated.
Goldman Sachs noted that <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/06/39467825/us-election-and-tariff-prospects-set-to-threaten-internationally-exposed-stocks-gol">U.S. stocks with domestic sales focus outperformed</a> those with international exposure by 1 percentage point the day after Trump's election and by 4 pp in the following month but underperformed by 9 pp in the next 12 months.
Key stocks in its Domestic Sales Basket include CVS Health Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>), Wells Fargo &amp; Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WFC#NYSE">WFC</a>), T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), Lowe's Cos. Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LOW#NYSE">LOW</a>), Intuit Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTU#NASDAQ">INTU</a>), and Union Pacific Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UNP#NYSE">UNP</a>).
The International Sales Basket includes Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), Visa Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/V#NYSE">V</a>), Mastercard Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>), QUALCOMM Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QCOM#NASDAQ">QCOM</a>), Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>), McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), Philip Morris Intl (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>), Applied Materials Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), and Intel Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INTC#NASDAQ">INTC</a>).
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T-Mobile Says It Has Made No Decision To End Nokia Relationship

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Analyst Earl Lum, of EJL Wireless Research, believes there is a good chance that Nokia will lose T-Mobile's business too.
To be clear, neither company has said that's happening. Moreover, officials from both Nokia and T-Mobile have repeatedly stated their intention to continue to work together.
But Lum's opinion on the topic counts. He's the analyst who <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/5g/rumor-at-t-may-dump-nokia">first reported</a> that AT&amp;T would remove Nokia from its network just days before the operator <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/open-ran/at-t-s-14b-open-ran-commitment-with-ericsson-snubs-nokia">announced</a> its historic $14 billion Nokia rip-and-replace program with Ericsson.
Verizon <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/5g/samsung-s-6-6b-5g-deal-with-verizon-bodes-ill-for-nokia">started</a> a similar anti-Nokia operation just three years before AT&amp;T.
"Is there a real possibility of a strike-out (0-3 in US baseball terms) for Nokia in the United States mobile market? Our sources and channel checks say potentially and most likely, yes," Lum <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/could-nokia-kicked-out-t-mobile-usa-lightning-strike-three-earl-lum-pvxqe/">wrote on social media Tuesday</a>. "And if EJL Wireless Research was T-Mobile USA, we would from a purely technical perspective."
Officials from T-Mobile and Nokia didn't immediately respond to a request for comment on Lum's post.
The reasoning
In his post, Lum makes a lengthy and detailed argument for T-Mobile to remove Nokia from its network due to almost ten years of technical shortcomings in Nokia's equipment for T-Mobile. Lum specifically pointed to the weight, power and cooling inadequacies of Nokia's equipment, including its latest radio offerings supporting Massive MIMO technology.
Nokia officials have disputed those criticisms.
Lum wrote that, in 2022, T-Mobile replaced Nokia's equipment with Ericsson's equipment across most of Florida, all of Georgia, and in smaller parts of South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama in an effort dubbed "project excalibur."
"So, a swap out has already occurred once in the very recent past," Lum wrote.
"In the end, MAYBE we are wrong (highly unlikely) and it will not happen and T-Mobile USA decides to pardon Nokia from death row at the 11th hour but we believe that the single vendor Cloud/AI RAN Thanksgiving Turkey dinner/offer with all of the fixings and unlimited open bar that Ericsson has prepared and put on the table may be too good of a deal to pass up," Lum wrote.
Lum is a longtime analyst in the US wireless industry, known for disassembling vendors' products to investigate their innards. He was profiled <a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/earl-lum-takes-5g-apart-piece-by-piece-11616521235">in a Wall Street Journal article</a> in 2021.
BFFs?
Again, neither Nokia nor T-Mobile has publicly indicated a schism between the two companies. Indeed, T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/open-ran/at-t-s-ceo-explains-his-open-ran-reasoning">said last year</a>, after AT&amp;T dropped Nokia, that "we really deeply value our partnerships with both Nokia and Ericsson, and see that as an advantage that we can buy up and down the stack from multiple partners."
More recently, T-Mobile <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/t-mobile-emerging-as-nvidia-s-big-ai-cheerleader">named</a> both Ericsson and Nokia to the AI radio access network (RAN) testing lab it launched with AI chip vendor Nvidia.
T-Mobile also recently <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/ai-machine-learning/t-mobile-uses-algorithmic-ai-to-guide-5g-expansion">sold</a> its 3.45GHz spectrum holdings, thereby removing the operator's need for dual-band equipment that supports both C-band and 3.45GHz spectrum. Lum said Nokia has had trouble developing that kind of dual-band equipment.
T-Mobile, for its part, has largely finished its primary 5G network buildout. That buildout focused mainly on the 2.5GHz midband spectrum T-Mobile acquired from Sprint in 2020.
The operator's next major RAN upgrade will involve densifying its network with more cell sites. It will also involve T-Mobile deploying its C-band spectrum into locations where it might be needed for additional capacity. T-Mobile so far has deployed 60% of its midband spectrum holdings, though none of its C-band holdings yet.
The broader market
As for Nokia, the company continues to struggle in the mobile market. It lost Verizon's business <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/5g/samsung-s-6-6b-5g-deal-with-verizon-bodes-ill-for-nokia">in 2020</a>, and then AT&amp;T's business <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/open-ran/inside-at-t-s-nokia-rip-and-replace-with-ericsson">in 2023</a>.
But Nokia isn't the only RAN vendor that's struggling. A global slowdown in operator spending has affected all of the market's players, from Ericsson to Samsung.
Indeed, research firm Dell'Oro Group <a href="https://www.delloro.com/news/ran-market-down-10-to-20-percent-1q-3q24/">recently reported</a> that the overall global RAN market declined again in the third quarter of 2024. That, the firm said, is the sixth consecutive quarter of year-over-year revenue decline in the sector.
Nokia remains a subject of debate, however. For example, Samsung in August <a href="https://www.lightreading.com/5g/samsung-takeover-of-nokia-mobile-would-show-futility-of-open-ran">was rumored</a> to be preparing a possible $10 billion takeover of Nokia's mobile business.

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Watching Nokia; Traders Circulate 'Will T-Mobile Give Nokia The Boot Too? Earl Lum Is The Analyst Who Correctly Predicted AT&T Would Dump Nokia As A 5G Equipment Supplier. Now He's Predicting T-Mobile Will Do The Same Thing' - LightReading

A substantial insider sell was reported on November 18, by MICHAEL SIEVERT, President and CEO at T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), based on the recent SEC filing.
What Happened: SIEVERT's recent move involves selling 40,000 shares of T-Mobile US. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001283699/000128369924000155//Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000155/0001283699-24-000155-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday. The total value is $9,568,800.
In the Tuesday's morning session, T-Mobile US's shares are currently trading at $235.09, experiencing a down of 0.82%.
<h3>Discovering T-Mobile US: A Closer Look</h3>
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the US. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the US retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.
<h3>A Deep Dive into T-Mobile US's Financials</h3>
Positive Revenue Trend: Examining T-Mobile US's financials over 3 months reveals a positive narrative. The company achieved a noteworthy revenue growth rate of 4.73% as of 30 September, 2024, showcasing a substantial increase in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the company achieved a growth rate higher than the average among peers in Communication Services sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: Achieving a high gross margin of 65.14%, the company performs well in terms of cost management and profitability within its sector.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): T-Mobile US's EPS lags behind the industry average, indicating concerns and potential challenges with a current EPS of 2.62.
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Debt Management: T-Mobile US's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.81.
Evaluating Valuation:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: With a higher-than-average P/E ratio of 27.03, T-Mobile US's stock is perceived as being overvalued in the market.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.51 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.71, the company's market valuation exceeds industry averages.
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Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
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<h3>Navigating the Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
Insider transactions serve as a piece of the puzzle in investment decisions, rather than the entire picture.
Exploring the legal landscape, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated by Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This encompasses executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Highlighted by a company insider's new purchase, there's a positive anticipation for the stock to rise.
But, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When dissecting transactions, the focal point for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> is often those occurring in the open market, meticulously detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C indicates the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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MICHAEL SIEVERT Takes Money Off The Table, Sells $9.57M In T-Mobile US Stock

T-Mobile US Form4 Filing Shows CEO Michael G Sievert Sold 40,000 Shares At An Average Price Of $239.22/Share

U.S. stocks could get off to a tentative start on Monday after investors switched to a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/econ-s/24/11/42017118/stocks-tumble-as-traders-rethink-feds-action-vix-spikes-17-nasdaq-erases-back-post-trump-gains-whats-driving-markets-friday">risk-on mode last week</a> as the post-election rally lost some of its steam.
Economic data and Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell's comments about the future of rate cuts put the sentiment on a dampener. Powell said the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) is not in a hurry after economic data showed strength.
Expectations of a further 25 basis point rate cut in December have fallen to just 62% now, down from 72% last week, according <a href="https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html">to</a> CME Group's FedWatch tool.
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<td>0.09%</td>
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<td>-0.20%</td>
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In premarket trading on Monday, the SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) was up 0.13% to $586.50 and the Invesco QQQ ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) rose 0.45% to $498.78, according to <a href="https://benzinga.grsm.io/lxquj26b2sag">Benzinga Pro data</a>.
Cues From Last Week:
All three major indices registered a decline last week, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq seeing a bigger fall. This was the week prior, Dow Jones and S&amp;P 500 registered their best week of the year after the election of Trump as the 47th U.S. president.
On the economic data front, U.S. export prices increased by 0.8% in October, while import prices rose by 0.3% month-over-month in October. U.S. retail sales rose 0.4% month-over-month in October compared to a revised 0.8% increase in September, topping market estimates of 0.3%
Most sectors on the S&amp;P 500 closed on a negative note, with information technology, communication services, and healthcare stocks recording the biggest losses on Friday.
However, utilities and financials stocks bucked the overall market trend, closing the session higher.
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Insights From Analysts:
Wells Fargo's Jay Bryson thinks the recent surge in inflation could needle the Fed to reevaluate its pace of rate cuts.
"Slower progress on inflation in recent months may prompt the Fed to reevaluate its pace of easing moving forward," he said.
On the other hand, investors will keep a close eye on earnings from AI bellwether Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), while Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) investors will be interested in President-elect Donald Trump's policy outlook on regulations for autonomous driving.
Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group, maintained his bullish outlook on equities.
"The S&amp;P 500 is looking at back-to-back 20% gains. The four previous times it did this (since WWII) the next year did this: 2.6%, 31%, 26.7%, 19.5%."
He underscored that while it's not unwise to be cautious about the ongoing rally, investors should not base their concerns on the upward movement so far.
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&mdash; Ryan Detrick, CMT (@RyanDetrick) <a href="https://twitter.com/RyanDetrick/status/1858235842851954762?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Nathan Peterson, Director of Derivatives Analysis at the Schwab Center for Financial Research, laid<a href="https://www.schwab.com/learn/story/weekly-traders-outlook/"> out</a> the thesis for market movements for the next week.
"I wouldn&#8217;t be surprised to see an attempt to rally from these levels at the beginning of the week if we can bounce from today&#8217;s lows into the close," Peterson said.
"Further rotation out of the largest market cap sector, Information Technology, or a negative response to Nvidia&#8217;s guidance, leading to a further downdraft in overall price action."
Peterson continues to maintain a cautious stance and noted that investors will wait for Nvidia earnings with bated breath.
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Upcoming Economic Data
While this week's economic calendar is not as heavy as last week's, some crucial data is scheduled for the days ahead.
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<li>On Monday, the home builder confidence index is set to be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee&nbsp;will speak at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Tuesday, data on new home construction and building permits will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee&nbsp;will speak at 12:25 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Wednesday, Fed Gov. Lisa Cooks will speak at 11 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman will speak at 12:15 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Thursday, initial jobless claims data will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Philadelphia Fed manufacturing survey will be released at 8:30 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack will speak at 8:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Existing home sales data and leading economic index will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Kansas City Fed President Jeff Schmid will speak at 1:10 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr will speak at 4:40 p.m. ET.</li>
<li>On Friday, the S&amp;P U.S. Services and Manufacturing Purchasing Manager's Index will be released at 9:45 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Consumer sentiment data will be released at 10 a.m. ET.</li>
<li>Fed Gov. Michelle Bowman will speak at 6:15 p.m. ET.</li>
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Stocks In Focus:
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<li>Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) will be in focus after reports of Trump's transition team looking to create a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pre-market-outlook/24/11/42031099/tesla-stock-responds-to-fsd-nod-in-monday-premarket-as-trump-team-prioritizes-self-driving-framework">framework for self-driving vehicles</a>. Tesla stock was up 7.9% in premarket trading on Monday.</li>
<li>Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>) shares fell over 2% in premarket trading after reports said that its Blackwell AI chips are <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42028342/blackwell-backfires-nvidias-ai-chips-struggle-with-server-overheating-impacting-meta-microsoft-and-musks-xai-data-centers">facing overheating issues</a>.</li>
<li>Super Micro Computer Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>) shares were up over 12% in premarket trading after reports suggested that the company is looking to submit a plan to be in compliance once again with the listing requirements to trade on the Nasdaq.</li>
<li>Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WBD#NASDAQ">WBD</a>) shares surged over 1% after the company reached an agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA) over TV rights.</li>
<li>T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) shares will also be watched closely after the company was <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/24/11/42022124/t-mobile-hit-by-chinese-hackers-after-rivals-att-verizon-suffer-breach-report">hit by Chinese hackers</a>.</li>
<li>Investors are awaiting earnings results from Trip.com Group Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TCOM#NASDAQ">TCOM</a>), Brady Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRC#NYSE">BRC</a>), and AECOM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACM#NYSE">ACM</a>) today.</li>
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A major cyber-espionage operation linked to Chinese intelligence has reportedly infiltrated T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) and other telecom giants, including rivals AT&amp;T Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) and Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/10/41200026/chinese-hackers-breach-at-t-verizon-networks-in-major-wiretap-data-theft-putting-us-national-securit">suffered a similar breach</a>, raising significant national security concerns.
What Happened: T-Mobile&#8217;s network was compromised in a large-scale cyber-espionage operation attributed to Chinese hackers, according to a <a href="https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/t-mobile-hacked-in-massive-chinese-breach-of-telecom-networks-4b2d7f92">report</a> by The Wall Street Journal.
This breach, which also affected other U.S. and international telecom companies, targeted cellphone communications of high-value intelligence targets.
The extent of the data compromised from T-Mobile customers remains uncertain.
"T-Mobile systems and data have not been impacted in any significant way, and we have no evidence of impacts to customer information," said a T-Mobile spokesperson, according to the report.
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The breach, linked to the Salt Typhoon group, is considered historic in its scope and severity by some U.S. officials. AT&amp;T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUMN#NYSE">LUMN</a>) were also reportedly affected.
Hackers exploited vulnerabilities in Cisco Systems routers and possibly used AI or machine learning to enhance their operations, accessing cellphone lines of senior U.S. government and political figures.
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Why It Matters: This breach is part of a series of cyberattacks attributed to Chinese hackers, raising alarms about national security.
In April, FBI Director Christopher Wray warned about <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38330156/fbi-chief-warns-xi-jinpings-ccp-linked-chinese-hackers-are-planning-to-physically-wreak-havoc-on-us">China&#8217;s potential to disrupt U.S. infrastructure</a>, highlighting the targeting of sectors like telecommunications, energy, and water.
In May, a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/05/38659657/major-hacking-incident-exposes-data-of-military-personnel-in-uk-ministry-of-defence-breach-is-china">major hacking incident</a> exposed data of U.K. military personnel, with China suspected as the perpetrator.
The recent breach of T-Mobile and other telecom giants underscores the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored cyber-espionage, emphasizing the need for heightened cybersecurity measures.
Check out more of Benzinga's Consumer Tech coverage by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/consumer-tech" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">following this link</a>.
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Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the positions showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with TMUS, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 23 options trades for T-Mobile US.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 65% bullish and 21%, bearish.
Out of all of the options we uncovered, there was 1 put, for a total amount of $25,530, and 22, calls, for a total amount of $814,520.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $155.0 to $240.0 for T-Mobile US during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Trends</h3>
Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for T-Mobile US's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across T-Mobile US's significant trades, within a strike price range of $155.0 to $240.0, over the past month.
<h3>T-Mobile US Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731525373_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.9</td>
<td>$20.55</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$74.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">630</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$20.05</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$58.1K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">518</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$19.85</td>
<td>$20.75</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$53.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">469</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$20.55</td>
<td>$20.15</td>
<td>$20.55</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$53.4K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td align="right">278</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$31.8</td>
<td>$31.25</td>
<td>$31.58</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$41.0K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td align="right">13</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About T-Mobile US</h3>
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the US. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the US retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.
<h3>Current Position of T-Mobile US</h3>
<ul>
<li>Trading volume stands at 1,591,538, with TMUS's price up by 0.69%, positioned at $240.65.</li>
<li>RSI indicators show the stock to be is currently neutral between overbought and oversold.</li>
<li>Earnings announcement expected in 71 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On T-Mobile US</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $245.0.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on T-Mobile US, maintaining a target price of $240. 
&#x2A; An analyst from RBC Capital has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on T-Mobile US, which currently sits at a price target of $255. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on T-Mobile US with a target price of $250. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Barclays has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on T-Mobile US, which currently sits at a price target of $230. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on T-Mobile US, which currently sits at a price target of $250. 
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A Closer Look at T-Mobile US's Options Market Dynamics

On November 12, a recent SEC filing unveiled that NESTOR CANO, EVP at T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) made an insider sell.
What Happened: CANO opted to sell 11,100 shares of T-Mobile US, according to a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001283699/000128369924000149//Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000149/0001283699-24-000149-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Tuesday. The transaction's total worth stands at $2,561,308.
As of Wednesday morning, T-Mobile US shares are down by 0.09%, currently priced at $238.79.
<h3>Get to Know T-Mobile US Better</h3>
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the US. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the US retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.
<h3>Breaking Down T-Mobile US's Financial Performance</h3>
Revenue Growth: T-Mobile US's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 4.73%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Communication Services sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Navigating Financial Profits:
<ul>
<li>
Gross Margin: The company excels with a remarkable gross margin of 65.14%, indicating superior cost efficiency and profitability compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): T-Mobile US's EPS reflects a decline, falling below the industry average with a current EPS of 2.62.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81, T-Mobile US adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Valuation Analysis:
<ul>
<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: T-Mobile US's current Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 27.25 is higher than the industry average, indicating that the stock may be overvalued according to market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: A higher-than-average P/S ratio of 3.54 suggests overvaluation in the eyes of investors, considering sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With an EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.78, the company's market valuation exceeds industry averages.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization: Surpassing industry standards, the company's market capitalization asserts its dominance in terms of size, suggesting a robust market position.
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<h3>The Importance of Insider Transactions</h3>
While insider transactions should not be the sole basis for making investment decisions, they can play a significant role in an investor's decision-making process.
In the realm of legality, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities under Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are required to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
Notably, when a company insider makes a new purchase, it is considered an indicator of their positive expectations for the stock.
Conversely, insider sells may not necessarily signal a bearish stance on the stock and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>A Closer Look at Important Transaction Codes</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0001283699">Check Out The Full List Of T-Mobile US's Insider Trades.</a>
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EVP Of T-Mobile US Sold $2.56M In Stock

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) is a &#8220;fantastic company with an expensive stock,&#8221; <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/jim-cramer">according to CNBC's Jim Cramer</a>.
On Oct. 17, Intuitive Surgical reported third-quarter revenue of $2.04 billion, beating the consensus estimate of $2 billion.
During the latest edition of &#8220;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/mad-money-lightning-round">Mad Money Lightning Round</a>,&#8221; Cramer said Energy Transfer LP (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ET#NYSE">ET</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ET/earnings">is a buy</a>.
Energy Transfer reported quarterly earnings of 32 cents per share which missed the analyst consensus estimate of 37 cents per share. The company reported quarterly sales of $20.772 billion which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $22.297 billion.
&#8220;Let it ride,&#8221; Cramer said when asked about T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>).
On Oct. 23, T-Mobile reported quarterly earnings of $2.61 per share, which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.41 per share.
Cramer recommended buying Constellation Energy Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CEG#NASDAQ">CEG</a>). &#8220;I think it still works higher,&#8221; he added.
On Nov. 4, Constellation Energy reported third-quarter results and revised its FY24 adjusted EPS guidance, which is below estimates.
When asked about International Business Machines Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IBM#NYSE">IBM</a>), he said, &#8220;I think we can hold it.&#8221;
On Oct. 23, IBM reported third-quarter revenue of $14.968 billion, missing the consensus estimate of $15.07 billion, according to Benzinga Pro.
The Mad Money host said he is not recommending Snowflake Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNOW#NYSE">SNOW</a>). &#8220;I think they have a lot of companies that are up against them,&#8221; he noted.
On Nov. 11, Keybanc analyst Eric Heath maintained Snowflake with an Overweight and lowered the price target from $168 to $150.
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<li>Constellation Energy shares fell 3.6% to settle at $228.70 during the session.</li>
<li>IBM shares fell 0.5% to close at $210.86 on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Snowflake shares gained 1.6% to settle at $125.46.</li>
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Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bearish stance on T-Mobile US.
Looking at options history for T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) we detected 20 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 35% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 50% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $273,000 and 18, calls, for a total amount of $838,335.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $150.0 to $230.0 for T-Mobile US during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in T-Mobile US's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to T-Mobile US's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $150.0 to $230.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>T-Mobile US Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731083431_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th align="right">Open Interest</th>
<th align="right">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$4.7</td>
<td>$4.4</td>
<td>$4.55</td>
<td>$230.00</td>
<td>$227.5K</td>
<td align="right">565</td>
<td align="right">506</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$83.35</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$82.1</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$123.2K</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">15</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$90.0</td>
<td>$88.35</td>
<td>$88.35</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$61.9K</td>
<td align="right">204</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$83.85</td>
<td>$82.75</td>
<td>$83.85</td>
<td>$160.00</td>
<td>$58.7K</td>
<td align="right">590</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$56.35</td>
<td>$56.3</td>
<td>$56.35</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$56.3K</td>
<td align="right">570</td>
<td align="right">10</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About T-Mobile US</h3>
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the US. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the US retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.
<h3>Current Position of T-Mobile US</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a trading volume of 813,356, the price of TMUS is up by 1.81%, reaching $235.67.</li>
<li>Current RSI values indicate that the stock is may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings report is scheduled for 76 days from now.</li>
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<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for T-Mobile US</h3>
Over the past month, 5 industry analysts have shared their insights on this stock, proposing an average target price of $248.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup has decided to maintain their Buy rating on T-Mobile US, which currently sits at a price target of $254. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Scotiabank keeps a Sector Perform rating on T-Mobile US with a target price of $237. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Wells Fargo has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on T-Mobile US, which currently sits at a price target of $240. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS persists with their Buy rating on T-Mobile US, maintaining a target price of $255. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Benchmark has decided to maintain their Buy rating on T-Mobile US, which currently sits at a price target of $255. 
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United States Cellular Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) has agreed with AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41803957/uscellular-announces-sale-of-select-spectrum-assets-to-at-t-for-1-018-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.018 billion</a>.
The transaction aligns with UScellular's strategy, announced in May 2024, to capitalize on its remaining spectrum assets, which are not included in the proposed sale to T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>).
This sale follows <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41403665/us-cellular-sells-key-spectrum-licenses-to-verizon-in-1b-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreements made in</a> October 2024 to sell other retained licenses to Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) and two additional mobile network operators.
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Laurent C. Therivel, President and CEO of UScellular, emphasized the value generated through recent deals, noting that AT&amp;T's inclusion as a buyer expands the roster of networks set to benefit from UScellular's assets.
Therivel expressed confidence that AT&amp;T will utilize the acquired licenses to support communities across the U.S.
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With this transaction and previous agreements, UScellular has established deals to monetize around 55% of its spectrum holdings (excluding mmWave) on an MHz-Pops basis.
These deals collectively amount to approximately $2.02 billion. Once the proposed T-Mobile transaction is finalized, UScellular will have agreements to monetize approximately 70% of its overall spectrum assets.
Therivel added that UScellular would retain 1.86 billion MHz-Pops of low- and mid-band spectrum and 17.2 billion MHz-Pops of mmWave spectrum. He highlighted the strategic value of UScellular's C-band licenses, which offer competitive mid-band frequencies, strong support in the 5G ecosystem, and extended build-out timelines through 2029 and 2033.
This flexibility allows UScellular to leverage or sell these assets in the future, with plans to explore further monetization options for the C-band and other remaining spectrum.
The agreement involves selling 1,250 million MHz-Pops of 3.45 GHz licenses and 331 million MHz-Pops of 700 MHz B/C block licenses to AT&amp;T for $1.018 billion, subject to potential adjustments outlined in the purchase agreement.
The transaction's completion hinges on closing the T-Mobile deal and obtaining regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Some licenses to be transferred to AT&amp;T are partially owned by a third party. Their sale will depend on UScellular's purchase of remaining equity in the third party, which is pending regulatory approval. These licenses account for around 15% of the MHz-Pops covered in this sale.
TDS, which holds an 83% stake in UScellular, has formally approved the transaction with AT&amp;T.
AT&amp;T generated $10.24 billion in operating cash flow and $5.095 billion in free cash flow for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41485572/at-t-q3-earnings-strong-postpaid-phone-adds-adj-ebitda-growth-4-4b-impairment-charge-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">September 30, 2024 quarter</a>. T is down 0.94%.
Price Action: USM stock is up 0.20% at $65.28 at the last check on Thursday.
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MARCELO RAUL CLAURE, Board Member at T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), disclosed an insider sell on November 6, according to a recent SEC filing.
What Happened: CLAURE's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0001283699/000128369924000147//Archives/edgar/data/1283699/000128369924000147/0001283699-24-000147-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday unveiled the sale of 110,000 shares of T-Mobile US. The total transaction value is $24,673,000.
T-Mobile US's shares are actively trading at $232.01, experiencing a down of 0.08% during Thursday's morning session.
<h3>All You Need to Know About T-Mobile US</h3>
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the US. T-Mobile now serves 77 million postpaid and 21 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the US retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves more than 5 million residential and business customers. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to resellers.
<h3>T-Mobile US: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: T-Mobile US's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 4.73%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Communication Services sector.
Navigating Financial Profits:
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<li>
Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 65.14%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
</li>
<li>
Earnings per Share (EPS): T-Mobile US's EPS is below the industry average, signaling challenges in bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 2.62.
</li>
</ul>
Debt Management: T-Mobile US's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 1.81.
Market Valuation:
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<li>
Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current Price to Earnings ratio of 26.47 is higher than the industry average, indicating the stock is priced at a premium level according to the market sentiment.
</li>
<li>
Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a relatively high Price to Sales ratio of 3.44 as compared to the industry average, the stock might be considered overvalued based on sales performance.
</li>
<li>
EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): A high EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.52 positions the company as being more valued compared to industry benchmarks.
</li>
</ul>
Market Capitalization Highlights: Above the industry average, the company's market capitalization signifies a significant scale, indicating strong confidence and market prominence.
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<h3>Unmasking the Significance of Insider Transactions</h3>
Insightful as they may be, insider transactions should be considered alongside a thorough examination of other investment criteria.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Transaction Codes To Focus On</h3>
When analyzing transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase,while S signifies a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Communication Services sector: 
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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>GOOGL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$38.9K</td>
<td>31.4K</td>
<td>73.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DJT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$209.6K</td>
<td>7.8K</td>
<td>27.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GOOG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$41.3K</td>
<td>12.1K</td>
<td>21.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>META</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$600.00</td>
<td>$48.2K</td>
<td>7.0K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RDDT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/01/24</td>
<td>$111.00</td>
<td>$33.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>6.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ROKU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$29.7K</td>
<td>3.6K</td>
<td>5.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>VZ</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$40.00</td>
<td>$35.8K</td>
<td>4.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>TMUS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$54.8K</td>
<td>955</td>
<td>485</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$35.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>119</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BIDU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$100.00</td>
<td>$80.7K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>50</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding GOOGL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOGL#NASDAQ">GOOGL</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $38.9K, with a price of $97.0 per contract. There were 31465 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 73458 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DJT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DJT#NASDAQ">DJT</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 800 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 57 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $209.6K, with a price of $262.0 per contract. There were 7847 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27858 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GOOG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GOOG#NASDAQ">GOOG</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.3K, with a price of $207.0 per contract. There were 12158 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 21804 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding META (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on November 1, 2024. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $600.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $48.2K, with a price of $2300.0 per contract. There were 7039 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9513 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RDDT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RDDT#NYSE">RDDT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 2 day(s) on November 1, 2024. This event was a transfer of 153 contract(s) at a $111.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.6K, with a price of $220.0 per contract. There were 0 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 6361 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ROKU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ROKU#NASDAQ">ROKU</a>), we observe a call option sweep with neutral sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on November 15, 2024. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.7K, with a price of $596.0 per contract. There were 3650 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5710 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding VZ (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 142 day(s) on March 21, 2025. Parties traded 249 contract(s) at a $40.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.8K, with a price of $144.0 per contract. There were 4841 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1297 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding TMUS (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on December 20, 2024. Parties traded 22 contract(s) at a $200.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $54.8K, with a price of $2490.0 per contract. There were 955 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 485 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SE#NYSE">SE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 233 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 28 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.0K, with a price of $1250.0 per contract. There were 1043 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 119 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BIDU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIDU#NASDAQ">BIDU</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 443 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $100.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $80.7K, with a price of $1615.0 per contract. There were 1556 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 50 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Morgan Stanley analyst Simon Flannery maintains T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $209 to $239.

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The telecom industry is evolving rapidly, offering income stability and 5G-driven expansion. Therefore, investors might consider adding telecom stocks, T-Mobile US (TMUS), AT&T (T), and Verizon Communications (VZ), for dividend-rich opportunities and promising growth potential. Read more… Due to its consistent demand, the telecom industry has long been a haven for stable investments. This industry has been evolving as telecom firms are expanding their fiber optic networks to support 5G wireless standards. With this altering ecosystem, customers are expected to experience significant enhancements in coverage and speed.
Given this positive sentiment, investors seeking both stability and moderate growth might consider three telecom stocks T-Mobile US, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TMUS/">TMUS</a>), AT&amp;T Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/T/">T</a>), and Verizon Communications Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VZ/">VZ</a>).
Furthermore, with Trump's second administration, it is likely to be believed that the telecom industry will have <a href="https://www.fierce-network.com/broadband/what-trump-win-means-telecom-and-broadband-economics">less regulation, which will cost less money to comply</a>, making it a positive impact on the industry.
However, the <a href="https://broadbandusa.ntia.doc.gov/funding-programs/broadband-equity-access-and-deployment-bead-program">Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program</a> provides $42.45 billion to expand high-speed internet access by funding planning, infrastructure deployment, and adoption programs in all 50 states. This program is expected to bring some robust years to all broadband constructions.
Many telecom companies are expanding beyond traditional services into media, cloud, and IoT sectors. According to a <a href="https://www.pwc.com/gx/en/industries/technology/publications/economic-impact-5g.html">PwC report</a>, the U.S. economy will be expected to add $15 billion by using 5G applications in industrial manufacturing by 2030.
Looking ahead, the future outlook of the telecom sector seems promising, with the global 5G infrastructure market projected to reach $590.18 billion by 2032, exhibiting a <a href="https://www.fortunebusinessinsights.com/industry-reports/5g-infrastructure-market-100869">CAGR of 42.7%</a>, and global connections forecasted to reach <a href="https://www.5gamericas.org/global-5g-connections-surge-to-1-76-billion-66-percent-growth-year-over-year-as-north-america-leads-charge/">7.9 billion by 2028</a>, driven by innovation and collaboration.
Given these favorable market trends, let's look at the fundamentals of the top three <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/telecom-domestic/">Telecom - Domestic</a> stocks, beginning with the third choice.
Stock #3: T-Mobile US, Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TMUS/">TMUS</a>)
TMUS is a provider of mobile communications services, including voice, messaging, and data, under its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile. It offers mobile communications services primarily using its 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) network and its 5G technology network. 
On October 8, TMUS announced the introduction of 5G on Demand, a complete, portable 5G private network and services solution that includes setup, teardown, and network management. This new solution will help cut costs and enhance operational efficiency and flexibility. It should also help TMUS secure a top spot in the communications industry as it is catering to the growing needs of its customers.
On September 18, demonstrating its commitment to returning value to shareholders, the company declared a quarterly <a href="https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dividend.asp">dividend</a> of $0.88 per share, up 35% from the previous quarter, payable to its shareholders on December 12, 2024. TMUS pays an annual dividend of $3.52, which translates to a yield of 1.51% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 0.21%.
For the third quarter of 2024, which ended on September 30, TMUS' total revenues increased 4.7% year-over-year to $20.16 billion, while its postpaid service revenues grew 8.3% from the same period last year to $13.31 billion.
The company's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter amounted to $8.24 billion, representing an increase of 8.5% year-over-year. Its net income stood at $3.06 billion, up 42.8% year-over-year, while its earnings per share rose 43.4% from the prior year's quarter to $2.61. Also, TMUS' adjusted free cash flow grew 29% from the year-ago value to $5.16 billion.
Building on this quarter's momentum, the company updated its guidance for 2024. TMUS anticipates that the full-year core adjusted EBITDA will range between $31.60 billion and $31.80 billion. It also forecasts adjusted free cash flow in the range of $16.70 billion to $17 billion and postpaid net customer additions between 5.6 million and 5.8 million.
The consensus revenue estimate of $21.40 billion for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) represents a 4.5% increase year-over-year. The consensus EPS estimate of $2.30 for the current quarter indicates a 25.8% improvement year-over-year. The company has an impressive earnings surprise history; it surpassed the consensus revenue and EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters.
Moreover, TMUS' EBIT has grown at CAGRs of 20.4% and 23% over the past three and five years, respectively. In addition, its diluted EPS increased at 48.8% CAGR over the past three years.
Over the past year, the stock has surged 59.4%, closing the last trading session at $235.47.
TMUS' <a href="https://stocknews.com/powr-ratings/">POWR Ratings</a> reflect this robust outlook. The stock has an overall rating of B, which equates to Buy in our proprietary rating system. The POWR Ratings are calculated by considering 118 different factors, with each factor weighted to an optimal degree.
TMUS has a B grade for Growth, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality. It is ranked #6 out of 20 stocks in the <a href="https://stocknews.com/category/telecom-domestic/">Telecom - Domestic</a> industry. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/TMUS/">Click here</a> to see the additional ratings for TMUS (Value and Momentum).
Stock #2: AT&amp;T Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/T/">T</a>)
T is a leading global telecommunication, media, and technology service provider that operates through two segments: Communications and Latin America. It provides wireless and wireline telecom services to consumers and businesses worldwide.
On November 1, the company paid a quarterly dividend of $0.2775 per share. T pays an annual dividend of $1.11 per share, which translates to a yield of 4.88% on the prevailing share price. Also, its four-year average dividend yield is 6.35%. 
On September 9, T expanded its high-speed fiber internet to new geographies, reaching more people. This expansion will be continued through joint ventures and other commercial open-access agreements aiming to expand Gigapower's fiber footprint in new locations.
T's operating revenues from service for the third quarter (ended September 30, 2024) increased marginally year-over-year to $25.13 billion. Its net income came in at $145 million, and its adjusted EPS stood at $0.60. Also, the company reported an adjusted EBITDA of $11.60 billion, indicating a 3.4% growth from the prior year's quarter.
Looking ahead, T capital investment and free cash flow to be in the range of $21-$22 billion and $17-$18 billion, respectively. The company also projects adjusted EPS to fall between $2.15 and $2.25.
Analysts expect T's revenue and EPS for the current year (ending December 2024) to be $122.19 billion and $2.21, respectively. For the fiscal year 2025, its revenue and EPS are expected to grow 1.4% and 2.4% from the prior year to $123.89 billion and $2.27, respectively.
T's net income has grown at a CAGR of 98.7% over the past three years. Likewise, the company's diluted EPS has increased at a CAGR of 110.4% over the past three years.
T shares have surged 43.6% over the past year and 34.5% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $22.83.
T's bright prospects are reflected in its POWR Ratings. The stock has an overall rating of B, which translates to a Buy in our proprietary rating system.
It also has a B grade for Growth. Within the same Telecom - Domestic industry, it is ranked #5. <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/T/">Click here</a> to see T's ratings for Value, Momentum, Stability, Sentiment, and Quality.
Stock #1: Verizon Communications Inc. (<a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VZ/">VZ</a>)
VZ offers consumers, businesses, and governmental agencies communications, information, and entertainment products and services. It operates through two segments, Verizon Consumer Group and Verizon Business Group, providing wireless and wireline communications services and products in the United States.
On November 1, buoyed by strong financial performance, the company paid its quarterly dividend, which increased by 1.25 cents to $0.6775 per share.
VZ has raised its annual dividend for 18 consecutive years. It pays an annual dividend of $2.71, which translates to a yield of 6.46% at the current share price. Its four-year average dividend yield is 5.90%. Moreover, the company's dividend payouts have increased at an impressive CAGR of 2% over the past five years.
On September 30, VZ and Vertical Bridge entered into an agreement for Vertical Bridge to obtain the exclusive rights to lease, operate, and manage 6,339 wireless communications towers across all 50 states from VZ for $3.3 billion, with an upfront $2.8 billion in cash. This transaction will save VZ costs and create greater vendor diversity in the market.
In the fiscal third quarter that ended on September 30, 2024, VZ's service revenues and other increased marginally year-over-year, amounting to $27.99 billion. The company's consolidated adjusted EBITDA came in at $12.49 billion, up 2.1% year-over-year, and its EPS stood at $0.78. In addition, its total broadband subscribers stood at 11.9 million, representing an increase of nearly 16% year-over-year.
According to VZ's guidance and outlook for its fiscal year 2024, it is projecting adjusted EBITDA to grow between 1% and 3%. Additionally, its adjusted EPS guidance ranges from $4.50 to $4.70. The company also expects total wireless services revenue growth to range between 2% and 3.5%.
Street expects VZ's revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter (ending December 2024) to increase marginally year-over-year to $35.44 billion. Its EPS for the same period is expected to register a 2.9% growth from the prior year, settling at $1.11. In addition, it surpassed the consensus EPS estimates in three of the trailing four quarters, which is promising.
Over the past three and five years, VZ's total assets grew at CAGRs of 2.6% and 6%, respectively.
The stock has gained 16.5% over the past year and 5.4% over the past nine months to close the last trading session at $42.22.
It's no surprise that VZ has an overall rating of B, equating to a Buy in our POWR Ratings system. It has a B grade for Growth and Stability. Out of 20 stocks in the same industry, VZ is ranked #3.
Beyond what is stated above, we've also rated VZ for Value, Momentum, Sentiment, and Quality. Get all VZ ratings <a href="https://stocknews.com/stock/VZ/">here</a>.
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TMUS shares were trading at $236.83 per share on Thursday afternoon, up $1.36 (+0.58%). Year-to-date, TMUS has gained 49.35%, versus a 26.07% rise in the benchmark S&amp;P 500 index during the same period.
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