T-Mobile US, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, provides mobile communications services in the United States, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. The company offers voice, messaging, and data services to customers in the postpaid, prepaid, and wholesale and other services. It also provides wireless devices, including smartphones, wearables, tablets, home broadband routers, and other mobile communication devices, as well as wireless devices and accessories; financing through equipment installment plans; reinsurance for device insurance policies and extended warranty contracts; leasing through JUMP! On Demand; and High Speed Internet services. In addition, the company offers services, devices, and accessories under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands through its owned and operated retail stores, T-Mobile app and customer care channels, and its websites. It also sells its devices to dealers and other third-party distributors for resale through independent third-party retail outlets and various third-party websites. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington.

T-Mobile US, Inc. демонстрирует высокие значения по многим ключевым метрикам, однако есть и определенные риски. Mультипликаторы, такие как P/E, P/B и P/S, значительно превышают медианные значения отрасли, указывая на возможную переоцененность компании. В то же время, компания показывает сильные результаты по доходу, чистой прибыли и маржинальности, которые стабильно растут, что является положительным знаком. Долговая нагрузка, представленная высоким коэффициентом долга к капиталу, может вызвать опасения, хотя показатели рентабельности, такие как ROE и ROA, остаются выше медианных значений. Дивидендная доходность также имеет положительную динамику, что может привлекать инвесторов. Однако текущие низкие значения текущих и быстрой ликвидности указывают на потенциальные проблемы с краткосрочной платежеспособностью. В общем, T-Mobile показывает сильные финансовые результаты, но значительное превышение мультипликаторов и высокая долговая нагрузка требуют осторожного подхода к оценке компании.

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Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the Neos Nasdaq-100 High Income ETF (Symbol: QQQI) where we have detected an approximate $280.3 million dollar inflow -- that's a 2.6% increase week over week in outstanding units (from 199,210,000 to 204,430,000). Among the largest underlying components of QQQI, in trading today T-Mobile US Inc (Symbol: TMUS) is up about 5.7%, Gilead Sciences Inc (Symbol: GILD) is off about 0.9%, and Shopify Inc (Symbol: SHOP) is lower by about 1.4%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the QQQI Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of QQQI, versus its 200 day moving average:
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T-Mobile (TMUS) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

T-Mobile (TMUS) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.7 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.06 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.58 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of +31.07%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this wireless carrier would post earnings of $2.03 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.14, delivering a surprise of +5.42%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates four times.
T-Mobile, which belongs to the Zacks Wireless National industry, posted revenues of $23.11 billion for the quarter ended March 2026, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.63%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $20.89 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates four times over the last four quarters.
The sustainability of the stock's immediate price movement based on the recently-released numbers and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's commentary on the earnings call.
T-Mobile shares have lost about 10% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 4.8%.
What's Next for T-Mobile?
While T-Mobile has underperformed the market so far this year, the question that comes to investors' minds is: what's next for the stock?
There are no easy answers to this key question, but one reliable measure that can help investors address this is the company's earnings outlook. Not only does this include current consensus earnings expectations for the coming quarter(s), but also how these expectations have changed lately.
Empirical research shows a strong correlation between near-term stock movements and trends in earnings estimate revisions. Investors can track such revisions by themselves or rely on a tried-and-tested rating tool like the Zacks Rank, which has an impressive track record of harnessing the power of earnings estimate revisions.
Ahead of this earnings release, the estimate revisions trend for T-Mobile was mixed. While the magnitude and direction of estimate revisions could change following the company's just-released earnings report, the current status translates into a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) for the stock. So, the shares are expected to perform in line with the market in the near future. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.
It will be interesting to see how estimates for the coming quarters and the current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.60 on $22.92 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $10.52 on $94.52 billion in revenues for the current fiscal year.
Investors should be mindful of the fact that the outlook for the industry can have a material impact on the performance of the stock as well. In terms of the Zacks Industry Rank, Wireless National is currently in the bottom 18% of the 250 plus Zacks industries. Our research shows that the top 50% of the Zacks-ranked industries outperform the bottom 50% by a factor of more than 2 to 1.
One other stock from the same industry, Array Digital Infrastructure (AD), is yet to report results for the quarter ended March 2026.
This wireless telecommunications service provider is expected to post quarterly earnings of $3.05 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +1352.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has remained unchanged over the last 30 days.
Array Digital Infrastructure's revenues are expected to be $56.07 million, down 93.7% from the year-ago quarter.
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T-Mobile (TMUS) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates

(RTTNews) - T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) revealed a profit for first quarter that Dropped, from last year
The company's earnings came in at $2.50 million, or $2.27 per share. This compares with $2.95 million, or $2.58 per share, last year.
The company's revenue for the period rose 10.6% to $23.10 billion from $20.88 billion last year.
T-Mobile US, Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings: $2.50 Mln. vs. $2.95 Mln. last year. -EPS: $2.27 vs. $2.58 last year. -Revenue: $23.10 Bln vs. $20.88 Bln last year.
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T-Mobile US, Inc. Announces Fall In Q1 Profit

The following companies are expected to report earnings after hours on 04/28/2026. Visit our Earnings Calendar for a full list of expected earnings releases.
Visa Inc. (V)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The financial transactions company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 12 analysts that follow the stock is $3.09. This value represents a 11.96% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year V has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 0.96%. T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The wireless (national) company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $2.06. This value represents a 20.16% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year TMUS has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 5.42%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for TMUS is 17.37 vs. an industry ratio of -26.40, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Welltower Inc. (WELL)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The reit company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $1.45. This value represents a 20.83% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year WELL has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 0.69%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for WELL is 33.76 vs. an industry ratio of 13.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The internet company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $1.10. This value represents a 11.11% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year BKNG has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 1.04%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for BKNG is 16.68 vs. an industry ratio of 21.10.
Seagate Technology Holdings PLC (STX)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The computer company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 4 analysts that follow the stock is $3.26. This value represents a 95.21% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year STX has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 10.69%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for STX is 49.12 vs. an industry ratio of 25.10, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Starbucks Corporation (SBUX)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The restaurant company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 12 analysts that follow the stock is $0.44. This value represents a 7.32% increase compared to the same quarter last year. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for SBUX is 42.38 vs. an industry ratio of 13.50, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Waste Management, Inc. (WM)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The waste removal company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 10 analysts that follow the stock is $1.75. This value represents a 4.79% increase compared to the same quarter last year. The last two quarters WM had negative earnings surprises; the latest report they missed by -1.03%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for WM is 27.79 vs. an industry ratio of 24.90, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The food company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $0.61. This value represents a 17.57% decrease compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year MDLZ has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 2.86%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for MDLZ is 18.95 vs. an industry ratio of 12.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Robinhood Markets, Inc. (HOOD)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The investment bankers company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 7 analysts that follow the stock is $0.40. This value represents a 8.11% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year HOOD has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 4.76%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for HOOD is 43.05 vs. an industry ratio of 16.70, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Bloom Energy Corporation (BE)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The alternative energy company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 5 analysts that follow the stock is $-0.02. This value represents a 81.82% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year BE has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 86.67%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for BE is 234.68 vs. an industry ratio of 19.30, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
Teradyne, Inc. (TER)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The electrical instrument company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 6 analysts that follow the stock is $2.11. This value represents a 181.33% increase compared to the same quarter last year. In the past year TER has beat the expectations every quarter. The highest one was in the 4th calendar quarter where they beat the consensus by 32.35%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for TER is 64.63 vs. an industry ratio of 29.60, implying that they will have a higher earnings growth than their competitors in the same industry.
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NXPI)is reporting for the quarter ending March 31, 2026. The semiconductor company's consensus earnings per share forecast from the 8 analysts that follow the stock is $2.61. This value represents a 20.28% increase compared to the same quarter last year. NXPI missed the consensus earnings per share in the 1st calendar quarter of 2025 by -0.46%. Zacks Investment Research reports that the 2026 Price to Earnings ratio for NXPI is 18.93 vs. an industry ratio of 39.20.
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After-Hours Earnings Report for April 28, 2026 : V, TMUS, WELL, BKNG, STX, SBUX, WM, MDLZ, HOOD, BE, TER, NXPI

(RTTNews) - T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) will host a conference call at 4:30 PM ET on April 28, 2026, to discuss Q1 26 earnings results.
To access the live webcast, log on to https://investor.t-mobile.com/overview/default.aspx
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T-Mobile US Q1 26 Earnings Conference Call At 4:30 PM ET

Key Points
Verizon just posted its highest adjusted earnings per share growth rate in more than four years.
Management says it is maintaining an "ironclad commitment" to its meaty dividend.
A low valuation and a new share repurchase program make the dividend stock too good to pass up.
Investors looking for income from their portfolio can always appreciate a reliable dividend-paying business. Verizon Communications (NYSE: VZ) is one of those companies. And more recently, it's been not only rewarding shareholders with a high dividend yield but also with a surging stock price. The stock is up more than 15% year to date, and the company's latest quarterly results reinforced the bull case as new CEO Dan Schulman is helping the company reaccelerate its business and reward shareholders with even more capital as Verizon started executing on an aggressive share repurchase program.
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Earnings growth accelerates
At first glance, Verizon's results may look unimpressive. Revenue grew just 2.9% year over year to $34.4 billion.
But what's impressive is that the company is demonstrating operating leverage. Verizon's net income rose at a faster rate than revenue, increasing 3.3% year over year. And its adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) increased 6.7% year over year to $13.4 billion.
Verizon delivered $1.28 in non-GAAP (adjusted) earnings per share. This beat analysts' estimates and marked the strongest adjusted earnings-per-share growth rate the company has posted in years. And driving home how the company is making progress on profitability, Verizon's adjusted earnings per share rose 7.6% year over year, marking the company's best quarterly year-over-year growth rate since 2021.
"Our first quarter financial results show our disciplined execution is directly translating into operating leverage," explained Verizon chief financial officer Tony Skiadas during the company's first-quarter earnings call. "We are driving financial growth and strong free cash flow even as we undergo a transitional year for revenue.
This earnings momentum came with an important customer milestone. Verizon reported 55,000 total postpaid phone net additions in the first quarter of 2026 -- its first positive first-quarter result on this metric since 2013. That is a sharp reversal from the year-ago period, when postpaid phone net losses totaled 289,000, and suggests the company's efforts to reduce churn and improve customer economics may be working.
Impressive guidance
Management's full-year outlook added to the case that Verizon's turnaround has some traction. Verizon raised its 2026 adjusted earnings-per-share guidance to $4.95 to $4.99, representing year-over-year growth of 5% to 6%. This is a nice uptick from management's previous guidance for 4% to 5% growth.
And moving down to the cash flow that supports the company's dividend, Verizon maintained its outlook for free cash flow of at least $21.5 billion -- a huge figure for a company with a market capitalization of $197 billion.
A mouth-watering capital return program
And speaking of the company's dividend, Schulman noted that Verizon has an "ironclad commitment," so investors should be able to count on it.
Further, this dividend is growing. The company's latest increase was a 2.5% boost, marking Verizon's 20th consecutive year of dividend increases.
Even more, the company's dividend isn't Verizon's only shareholder-return lever anymore. Verizon completed $2.5 billion in share repurchases in the first quarter and remains on track to repurchase at least $3 billion for the full year. The buyback reflects management's "conviction in the value of the stock at current levels," said Skiadas during the company's earnings call.
A cheap valuation
Best of all, the stock is cheap.
Shares currently trade at just 10 times the midpoint of management's 2026 adjusted earnings-per-share guidance.
There are risks, of course. Verizon's debt load is still substantial, and the Frontier acquisition pushed net unsecured debt higher in the quarter. Further, competition from AT&T and T-Mobile remains intense.
But Verizon's lucrative dividend helps offset these risks, as investors are compensated to hold shares while the company dukes it out in the intensely competitive wireless carrier market. In addition, the company's strong quarterly results arguably bolster the bull case.
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This Stock Has a Mouth-Watering 6% Dividend Yield -- and It's a Buy

T-Mobile, US, Inc. TMUS is set to report first-quarter 2026 results on April 28, after the closing bell. In the trailing four quarters, the company delivered an earnings surprise of 5.83%, beating estimates on all occasions.
The wireless service provider is expected to witness year-over-year revenue growth, supported by strong postpaid subscriber additions, rising 5G adoption and growing demand for premium wireless and broadband services. However, higher promotional spending, intense competition and increased network investments may continue to put pressure on the bottom line.
Factors at Play
During the quarter, T-Mobile launched the Samsung Galaxy S26 lineup with strong promotional offers, which is likely to have boosted revenues in the first quarter of 2026. Free phone deals, trade-in discounts and bundled 5G Home Internet plans are expected to have helped drive device sales, higher service adoption and recurring revenue growth.
T-Mobile’s strong growth in 5G Home Internet is likely to have boosted revenues in the to-be-reported quarter. More broadband customers and premium wireless packages are likely to have improved customer retention and strengthened its position in the broadband market.
During the to-be-reported quarter, T-Mobile began offering the iPhone 17e and iPad Air with attractive promotional offers, highlighting strong demand for its wireless services and premium plans. The launch is expected to have driven the company’s revenue growth in the quarter under review, as device sales, customer upgrades and new line activations began and are likely to have continued.
T-Mobile collaborated with Samsung to improve the in-store customer experience in selected stores during the first quarter. This is expected to have supported revenue growth by improving customer engagement, increasing accessory sales and driving better in-store conversion rates.
T-Mobile remains strong in the competitive U.S. wireless market against rivals like AT&T and Verizon. Its reliable 5G network, attractive plans and customer-friendly offers are likely to have driven subscriber growth, improved retention and supported steady future revenue growth.
Overall Expectations
For the March quarter, the Zacks Consensus Estimate for total revenues is pegged at $23 billion, indicating an improvement from the year-ago quarter’s reported figure of $20.9 billion. The consensus estimate for adjusted earnings per share is pegged at $2.06, indicating a decline from $2.58 reported a year ago.
Earnings Whispers
Our proven model predicts an earnings beat for T-Mobile for the first quarter. The combination of a positive Earnings ESP and a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold) increases the chances of an earnings beat.
Earnings ESP: Earnings ESP, which represents the difference between the Most Accurate Estimate and the Zacks Consensus Estimate, is +2.91%. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter.
Zacks Rank: T-Mobile carries a Zacks Rank #3. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
T-Mobile US, Inc. Price and EPS Surprise
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Here are some other stocks you may want to consider, as our model shows that these, too, have the right combination of elements to post an earnings beat this season:
Lumen Technologies, Inc. LUMN is set to release its first-quarter 2026 numbers on May 5. It has an Earnings ESP of +27.27% and sports a Zacks Rank #1 at present.
The Earnings ESP for Corning Incorporated GLW is +0.58%, and it carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is scheduled to report first-quarter 2026 numbers on April 28.
The Earnings ESP for F5, Inc. FFIV is +3.50%, and it carries a Zacks Rank of 2 at present. The company is scheduled to report second-quarter fiscal 2026 numbers on April 28.
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Can Healthy Top-Line Growth Benefit Q1 Earnings of T-Mobile?

For Immediate Release
Chicago, IL – April 27, 2026 – Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: Arista Networks Inc. ANET, Corning Inc. GLW and T-Mobile US, Inc. TMUS.
Here are highlights from Friday’s Analyst Blog:
3 Telecom Stocks Likely to Surpass Q1 Earnings Estimates
With an accelerated 5G deployment and increased fiber densification, driven by a rising user propensity to stay abreast of the latest digital innovations and consume more video content, telecom stocks witnessed healthy demand trends in the first quarter of 2026. Despite price volatility due to elevated customer inventory levels, high capital expenditures for infrastructure upgrades, margin erosion, geopolitical conflicts and raging wars, the industry seemed to have benefited from higher demand for scalable infrastructure for seamless connectivity amid a wide proliferation of IoT devices. Arista Networks Inc., Corning Inc. and T-Mobile US, Inc. are likely to have benefited from the improved market dynamics.
Steady infrastructure investments in rural areas to bridge the digital divide seemed to infuse confidence in the sector. Moreover, with operators moving toward converged or multi-use network structures, combining voice, video and data communications into a single network, the industry is increasingly developing solutions to support wireline and wireless network convergence. Telecom firms are facilitating a seamless transition from an economy-of-scale network operating model to demand-driven operations by offering easy programmability and flexible automation.
Factors at Play
AI Fueling Growth in 5G Ecosystem
Massive investments in developing AI infrastructure and the emergence of AI-based semiconductor chips that solve complex problems in split seconds have buoyed the sector. These chips include graphics processing units (GPUs), field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), which dramatically accelerate the identical, predictable and independent calculations required by AI algorithms. The precedence for low-latency, high-bandwidth applications for faster access to data processing also gained steam.
This has brought several telecommunications firms to the forefront. Leveraging proprietary modeling and simulation techniques to optimize networks, these firms offer high-speed network access solutions across Internet protocol, asynchronous transfer mode and time-division multiplexed architecture in both wireline and wireless network applications. The firms have enabled enterprises to rapidly scale communications functionalities to a vast range of applications and devices with easy-to-use software application programming interfaces to support network convergence.
Increased Cloud, Fiber Densification
The industry is benefiting from a software-driven, data-centric approach that helps customers build their cloud architecture and enhance their cloud experience. Fiber networks are essential for deploying small cells that bring the network closer to the user and supplement macro networks to provide extensive coverage.
Telecom service providers are increasingly leaning toward fiber optic cable to meet the burgeoning demand for cloud-based business data and video streaming services by individuals. Moreover, the fiber-optic cable network is vital for backhaul and last-mile local loops, which are required by wireless service providers to deploy the 5G network.
Price-Sensitive Competition
Increased infrastructure spending for network upgrades has largely compromised short-term margins. Aggressive promotional expenses, lucrative discounts and the adoption of several low-priced service plans to attract and retain customers in a challenging macroeconomic environment are eroding profits. The companies are making significant investments to upgrade their network and product portfolio, including considerable advances in software-defined, wide-area network capabilities and a new Cloud Core architecture that squeeze margins.
Wireless operators have been facing challenges due to the disruptive rise of over-the-top service providers in this dynamic industry. Price-sensitive competition for customer retention in the core business is expected to intensify in the coming days. Aggressive competition is likely to limit the ability to attract and retain customers and affect operating and financial results.
Depleting Profit Margins
Although supply chain woes have declined progressively, the industry is facing a dearth of chips, which are the building blocks of various equipment used by telecom carriers. Moreover, high raw material prices due to the Iran war, volatility in crude oil prices, the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and the restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz have affected the operation schedules of various firms. High technological obsolescence of most products has escalated operating costs, while high customer inventory levels and a conservative approach toward placing orders for high-value items remain headwinds.
Network Simplification and Rationalization
The industry participants are realigning their wireless network toward a software-centric model to cater to increasing business demands and customer needs through remote facilities. The industry players are focused on bringing improved operational efficiencies through network simplification and rationalization, boosting end-to-end provisioning time and driving standardization.
Moreover, the firms are offering a variety of pathways for delivering services through a combination of network-based video transcoding, packaging, storage and compression technologies to provide new IP video formats, live TV, streaming services and home gateways to connected devices inside and outside the home.
How to Pick?
Many telecom firms are likely to report earnings in the coming weeks. A solid earnings performance of the telecom sector could sow the seeds for future investments and research & development (R&D) in network and 5G-enabled devices for superior 5G capabilities as the industry seeks to capitalize on its inherent growth potential.
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Potential Winners
Arista: Santa Clara, CA-based Arista offers cloud networking solutions for data centers and cloud computing environments. In addition to high capacity and easy availability, its cloud networking solutions promise predictable performance and programmability, enabling integration with third-party applications for network management, automation and orchestration.
It holds a leadership position in 100-gigabit Ethernet switching share in port for the high-speed data center segment. Arista is increasingly gaining market traction in 200- and 400-gig high-performance switching products. In addition, the company offers one of the broadest product lines of data center and campus Ethernet switches and routers in the industry. Arista currently has a Zacks Rank #2 and an Earnings ESP of +2.79%. The company is scheduled to report results after the closing bell on May 5.
Corning: New York-based Corning produces advanced glass substrates that are used in various applications across multiple markets, such as display technologies, optical communications, environmental technologies, specialty materials and life sciences businesses.
Corning continues to focus on developing state-of-the-art cover materials, which have been deployed on more than 8 billion devices. It offers several products focused on the data center, with a portfolio consisting of optical fiber, hardware, cables and connectors, enabling it to create optical solutions to meet evolving customer needs.
The growing adoption of innovative optical connectivity products for generative AI applications is expected to be a key growth driver for the company. Corning is scheduled to report results before the opening bell on April 28. The firm currently has an Earnings ESP of +0.58% and a Zacks Rank #2. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
T-Mobile: Headquartered in Bellevue, WA, T-Mobile is a national wireless service provider. The company offers its services under the T-Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile and Sprint brands. T-Mobile, through its subsidiaries, provides wireless services for branded postpaid and prepaid, and wholesale customers.
T-Mobile's business model largely depends on its "Un-carrier Value Proposition," which aims to enhance customer satisfaction by means of providing the latest products at cheaper rates and on uncomplicated terms and conditions. The company continues to boast a leadership position in the 5G market. Its 5G network covers 98% of Americans, or 330 million people in the country. The Ultra Capacity 5G delivers superfast speeds, powering 5G smartphones and enabling innovators to deliver transformational 5G experiences. This Zacks Rank #3 company has an Earnings ESP of +2.91%. The company is scheduled to report results after the closing bell on April 28.
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