Homestead Advisers Corp Has $32.44 Million Stock Position in T-Mobile US, Inc. $TMUS

Homestead Advisers Corp lowered its position in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS) by 2.0% during the 3rd quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The fund owned 135,500 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock after selling 2,800 shares during the period. Homestead Advisers Corp’s holdings in T-Mobile US were worth $32,436,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in T-Mobile US in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,477,780,000. Marshall Wace LLP lifted its stake in shares of T-Mobile US by 2,303.2% in the second quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 1,797,086 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $428,174,000 after buying an additional 1,878,654 shares in the last quarter. Viking Global Investors LP lifted its stake in shares of T-Mobile US by 81.7% in the second quarter. Viking Global Investors LP now owns 2,845,316 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $677,925,000 after buying an additional 1,279,422 shares in the last quarter. State Street Corp grew its holdings in shares of T-Mobile US by 4.5% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 23,141,316 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $5,513,650,000 after buying an additional 994,740 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Crake Asset Management LLP bought a new stake in shares of T-Mobile US during the second quarter worth about $160,945,000. Institutional investors own 42.49% of the company’s stock.

Key T-Mobile US News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Bullish analysis highlighting T‑Mobile’s transition to a cash-return engine — emphasis on large buybacks, a growing dividend, low volatility and an upcoming Capital Markets Day that could reset targets and spark more buyback guidance. This is the primary positive catalyst underpinning buying interest. T-Mobile: The Buyback King’s Safe Haven Strategy
• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan reaffirmed a “buy” rating, which supports demand from institutional investors and reinforces the buyback/dividend narrative. MarketScreener JPMorgan Rating
• Positive Sentiment: T‑Mobile extended a multi‑year strategic agreement with Amdocs covering managed services, software development and AI initiatives — supports operational efficiency and UScellular integration prospects. Amdocs Agreement
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst commentary pieces and market‑watch articles are reviewing T‑Mobile against peers and previewing the quarter; these shape perception but offer no single decisive headline. Globe and Mail Analyst Insights
• Neutral Sentiment: Routine reminders that T‑Mobile will report quarterly results imminently; such scheduling often increases option and share activity ahead of results. Earnings Date Reminder
• Negative Sentiment: Verizon filed a lawsuit accusing T‑Mobile of false advertising over claimed consumer savings — introduces legal risk, potential fines or injunctions and raises short‑term uncertainty for marketing claims. Verizon Sues T‑Mobile
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks notes analysts expect a decline in upcoming earnings, flagging that T‑Mobile may lack the levers needed for an earnings beat — this raises the risk of a post‑earnings pullback if results miss. Zacks Earnings Preview
• Negative Sentiment: Insiders sold roughly $13M of stock recently, which some investors interpret as a cautionary signal ahead of the report and investor event. Insider Selling

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Letitia A. Long sold 1,457 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, December 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $210.32, for a total transaction of $306,436.24. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 5,438 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,143,720.16. This represents a 21.13% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider Michael J. Katz sold 2,500 shares of T-Mobile US stock in a transaction dated Monday, November 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.91, for a total transaction of $539,775.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 156,203 shares in the company, valued at approximately $33,725,789.73. This represents a 1.58% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 51,457 shares of company stock valued at $11,149,636. 0.37% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several brokerages recently weighed in on TMUS. Royal Bank Of Canada dropped their price target on shares of T-Mobile US from $270.00 to $255.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, January 16th. DZ Bank restated a “buy” rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a report on Tuesday, October 28th. KeyCorp raised T-Mobile US from an “underweight” rating to a “sector weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Oppenheimer lowered T-Mobile US from an “outperform” rating to a “market perform” rating in a research report on Friday, November 21st. Finally, Argus cut their price objective on shares of T-Mobile US from $275.00 to $245.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 9th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have assigned a Buy rating and thirteen have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $255.58.

T-Mobile US Stock Performance

Shares of T-Mobile US stock opened at $201.79 on Thursday. The business’s fifty day simple moving average is $197.23 and its 200 day simple moving average is $220.40. The company has a current ratio of 0.89, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.37. T-Mobile US, Inc. has a 12 month low of $181.36 and a 12 month high of $276.49. The firm has a market capitalization of $225.70 billion, a P/E ratio of 19.40, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 0.44.

T-Mobile US Announces Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, March 12th. Stockholders of record on Friday, February 27th will be paid a dividend of $1.02 per share. This represents a $4.08 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 2.0%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 27th. T-Mobile US’s payout ratio is presently 39.23%.

About T-Mobile US

T-Mobile US is a national wireless carrier that provides mobile voice, messaging and data services to consumers, businesses and wholesale customers across the United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company operates a nationwide mobile network and offers device sales, equipment financing and support services through retail stores, online channels and distribution partners. T-Mobile positions its products around bundled service plans, device offerings and value-added features for both individual and enterprise customers.

Product offerings include postpaid and prepaid wireless plans under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands, as well as connectivity solutions for small and large businesses.