Praxis Investment Management Inc. reduced its stake in shares of T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS – Free Report) by 49.4% during the 4th quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 4,527 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock after selling 4,420 shares during the period. Praxis Investment Management Inc.’s holdings in T-Mobile US were worth $919,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.
Several other hedge funds have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Fire Capital Management LLC raised its holdings in T-Mobile US by 90.3% during the 4th quarter. Fire Capital Management LLC now owns 2,337 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $475,000 after buying an additional 1,109 shares during the period. Swedbank AB raised its holdings in T-Mobile US by 0.9% during the 4th quarter. Swedbank AB now owns 289,463 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock worth $58,773,000 after buying an additional 2,707 shares during the period. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of T-Mobile US by 5.3% in the fourth quarter. Mitsubishi UFJ Asset Management Co. Ltd. now owns 1,207,839 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $241,061,000 after purchasing an additional 61,205 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. raised its holdings in shares of T-Mobile US by 6.6% in the fourth quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. now owns 3,143 shares of the Wireless communications provider’s stock valued at $638,000 after purchasing an additional 194 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Alpha Wealth Funds LLC acquired a new stake in shares of T-Mobile US in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $259,000. 42.49% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
T-Mobile US Price Performance
NASDAQ TMUS opened at $193.16 on Thursday. T-Mobile US, Inc. has a 12-month low of $181.36 and a 12-month high of $261.56. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 1.09 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.58. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $205.16 and its 200-day moving average is $204.63. The company has a market capitalization of $209.04 billion, a PE ratio of 20.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 0.33.
T-Mobile US Announces Dividend
The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, June 11th. Investors of record on Friday, May 29th will be paid a $1.02 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, May 29th. This represents a $4.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.1%. T-Mobile US’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 43.40%.
T-Mobile US News Roundup
Here are the key news stories impacting T-Mobile US this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Arete Research raised its price target to $300 and kept a Buy rating — a significant upside signal from an independent analyst that supports longer‑term upside. Arete Research Adjusts Price Target
- Positive Sentiment: DZ Bank reaffirmed a Buy rating on TMUS, providing additional analyst support that can underpin demand from institutional investors. DZ Bank Keeps Buy Rating
- Positive Sentiment: T‑Mobile expanded its satellite service to Canada and New Zealand — a product expansion that increases addressable market for its satellite connectivity offering and supports growth/ARPU initiatives. Satellite Service Expansion
- Positive Sentiment: T‑Mobile announced network‑resilience and AI‑powered network investments tied to emergency preparedness ahead of a potential El Niño — a defensive/utility message that can reduce outage risk and strengthen enterprise/government relationships. Network Resilience Release
- Positive Sentiment: T‑Mobile declared a quarterly dividend ($1.02; ex‑dividend May 29) — a shareholder‑friendly move that boosts income appeal and may attract yield‑oriented holders. (Source: company filings summarized in market coverage)
- Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying: Several funds (including Viking Global, Raymond James increases) have recently added to positions, signaling conviction among large investors. Institutional Position Changes
- Positive Sentiment: An insider (Andre Almeida) acquired ~5,097 shares — a small but positive insider buying signal. Insider Buying
- Neutral Sentiment: Coverage pieces are re‑examining TMUS valuation after recent weakness, highlighting the tradeoff between strong scale (~$90b revenue) and a stretched multiple after recent gains — a balanced take for valuation‑focused investors. Valuation Check
- Neutral Sentiment: Marketing partnerships (e.g., Dyrt Pacific Coast guide) are boosting consumer visibility but are more tactical/brand‑building than immediate revenue drivers. Marketing Partnership
- Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Michael Katz sold 5,000 shares (~$980k), which may raise short‑term concerns about insider confidence even though the stake remains large post‑sale. Insider Selling
- Negative Sentiment: Some brokers have trimmed price targets (RBC, Scotiabank) and several analysts maintain neutral/hold ratings — adding to near‑term pressure and reinforcing recent share weakness. (See aggregated analyst notes in market coverage)
Insiders Place Their Bets
In related news, Director G Michael Sievert sold 80,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $214.94, for a total value of $17,195,200.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 140,696 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $30,241,198.24. This trade represents a 36.25% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Raul Marcelo Claure sold 550,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 12th. The shares were sold at an average price of $217.57, for a total transaction of $119,663,500.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 891,204 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $193,899,254.28. This represents a 38.16% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 699,134 shares of company stock valued at $151,826,849 in the last ninety days. 0.37% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Analysts Set New Price Targets
A number of research firms have recently issued reports on TMUS. Wolfe Research reiterated an “outperform” rating and issued a $255.00 price objective on shares of T-Mobile US in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of T-Mobile US from $225.00 to $235.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Friday, February 13th. Moffett Nathanson upgraded shares of T-Mobile US from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $254.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 8th. The Goldman Sachs Group reiterated a “buy” rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. lowered their price objective on shares of T-Mobile US from $300.00 to $275.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, April 29th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $260.48.
Read Our Latest Research Report on TMUS
T-Mobile US Profile
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.
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