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

T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Thursday. The company traded as low as $161.14 and last traded at $165.66, with a volume of 8043724 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $162.41.

More T-Mobile US News

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

• Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile raised its quarterly dividend 15% to $1.17 per share, or $4.68 annualized, signaling confidence in cash generation and increasing shareholder returns. The dividend yield is approximately 2.8%. T-Mobile Announces a 15% Quarterly Dividend Increase
• Positive Sentiment: Reports point to higher cash-flow guidance and continued service-revenue growth, strengthening the investment case despite broader economic uncertainty. T-Mobile US stock carries higher cash flow guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Moffett Nathanson raised its price target to $246 and retained a Buy rating, implying substantial upside based on the referenced price. Moffett Nathanson price target update
• Positive Sentiment: The company is deploying AI-powered AutoPilot and Dynamic CX tools across its network to improve capacity management, resilience and customer experience. U-wifi also selected T-Mobile as its MVNO network partner for an affordable nationwide internet program, potentially supporting wholesale growth. T-Mobile launches AI-powered network capabilities
• Neutral Sentiment: Large call-option activity suggests some traders are positioning for upside, but options flows do not guarantee sustained buying or business improvement. Investors buy T-Mobile call options
• Negative Sentiment: Goldman Sachs cut its price target to $211 from $230, although it maintained a Buy rating. The reduction may weigh on sentiment by signaling more limited upside. Goldman Sachs adjusts T-Mobile price target
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts cited competitive pressure, macroeconomic risks and T-Mobile’s roughly $84.6 billion of debt. Bernstein also adopted a neutral view on T-Mobile-related exposure, while earlier target cuts and the stock’s 52-week low reinforce near-term caution. Bernstein cuts Deutsche Telekom on T-Mobile risks

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of equities research analysts recently weighed in on TMUS shares. Wolfe Research restated a “peer perform” rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Moffett Nathanson lifted their target price on T-Mobile US from $242.00 to $246.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday. TD Cowen reduced their target price on shares of T-Mobile US from $261.00 to $260.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, July 24th. Scotiabank decreased their price target on shares of T-Mobile US from $263.00 to $243.00 and set a “sector outperform” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Finally, Weiss Ratings restated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a report on Friday, September 11th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-one have given a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $251.16.

T-Mobile US Stock Performance

The company has a quick ratio of 0.83, a current ratio of 0.92 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48. The company has a market capitalization of $177.45 billion, a PE ratio of 17.32, a PEG ratio of 1.06 and a beta of 0.34. The business has a 50 day simple moving average of $178.60 and a 200 day simple moving average of $187.80.

T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, July 23rd. The Wireless communications provider reported $2.99 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.59 by $0.40. T-Mobile US had a return on equity of 20.16% and a net margin of 11.45%.The business had revenue of $22.79 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $22.95 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $2.84 earnings per share. The company’s revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts predict that T-Mobile US, Inc. will post 10.82 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 paid a $1.17 dividend. This is a boost from T-Mobile US’s previous quarterly dividend of $1.02. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, November 25th. This represents a $4.68 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 2.8%. T-Mobile US’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 42.72%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other T-Mobile US news, CAO Daniel James Drobac sold 772 shares of the company’s 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 in the company, valued at approximately $6,262,592.94. This represents a 2.15% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Corporate insiders own 0.32% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On T-Mobile US

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Main Street Group LTD purchased a new position in T-Mobile US in the 1st quarter worth $25,000. Paladin Partners LLC purchased a new stake in T-Mobile US during the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Dunhill Financial LLC purchased a new stake in T-Mobile US during the 2nd quarter valued at about $27,000. Highland Investment Advisors LLC acquired a new position in shares of T-Mobile US in the second quarter valued at about $30,000. Finally, Sachetta LLC increased its holdings in shares of T-Mobile US by 52.9% in the first quarter. Sachetta LLC now owns 159 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $33,000 after purchasing an additional 55 shares during the period. 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. Its offerings include postpaid and prepaid wireless plans, connected devices, smartphones, accessories and related communications services.

The company operates its consumer business primarily under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands. It also provides fixed wireless broadband, which uses its wireless network to deliver internet access to homes and businesses, as well as specialized connectivity services for connected devices and other applications.

T-Mobile US operates a nationwide wireless network, including a broad 5G network, and serves customers throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico and the U.S.