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.

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Verizon Communications Inc. VZ is scheduled to report third-quarter 2025 earnings on Oct. 29. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for sales and earnings is pegged at $34.18 billion and $1.19 per share, respectively. Earnings estimates for VZ have declined marginally from $4.70 per share to $4.69 for 2025, and decreased from $4.94 per share to $4.92 for 2026 over the past 30 days.
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Earnings Surprise History
The communication services provider has a solid trailing four-quarter earnings surprise history, having exceeded expectations on each occasion. It delivered a four-quarter earnings surprise of 2.16%, on average. In the last reported quarter, the company pulled off an earnings surprise of 3.39%.
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Earnings Whispers
Our proven model does not conclusively predict an earnings beat for Verizon for the third 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. You can uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they’re reported with our Earnings ESP Filter. That is not the case here.
Verizon currently has an ESP of -1.51% with a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell). You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.
Factors Shaping Upcoming Results
During the quarter, Verizon introduced several tailored plans to expand its customer reach across different segments of the Internet user base. In Florida, which consists of a vibrant senior population, Verizon has introduced a new 55+ plan in the state at affordable rates, 24/7 tech support and emergency satellite messaging features. However, the company is set to face stiff competition from AT&T, Inc. T and T-Mobile US, Inc. TMUS. T and TMUS have also introduced wireless plans with enticing features tailored for people aged 55 and above.
The company has also introduced Tracfone Freedom with its leading prepaid brand, Tracfone Wireless. The plan offers unlimited talk time, text and data for $45 per month with Auto-pay. Backed by Verizon's comprehensive 5G network, the plan comes with built-in spam and fraud protection features. It also includes international connectivity for calling, texting and roaming in Canada & Mexico and an additional 10% discount for military members and veterans. Verizon’s offering of mix and match pricing plans in both wireless and home broadband has led to strong customer additions.
In the quarter under review, the Tampa Police Department has formed a partnership with Verizon Frontline. Verizon Frontline is set to deploy and activate around 950 5G Ultra-Wideband-enabled smartphones, significantly upgrading the mission-critical communication infrastructure of the police department.
In the to be reported quarter, Verizon Business has deployed advanced converged network (Wi-Fi) services at the National Hockey League team St. Louis Blues’ stadium, Enterprise Center. Verizon Business is witnessing weak demand trends. However, customer wins like this are expected to partially reverse this declining trend.
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues from the Consumer segment is pegged at $26.23 billion, while our model projects revenues of $26.01 billion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for revenues from the Business segment is pegged at $7.28 billion, while our model projects revenues of $7.29 billion.
Price Performance
Over the past year, VZ has declined 6.1% against the industry’s decline of 2.1%. It has also underperformed its peers like AT&T and T-Mobile over this period. While AT&T gained 14.5%, T-Mobile was down 3.9%.
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Key Valuation Metric
From a valuation standpoint, Verizon appears attractive relative to the industry and is trading below its mean. Going by the price/earnings ratio, the company shares currently trade at 7.96 forward earnings, lower than 12.01 for the industry and the stock’s mean of 8.95.
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Investment Considerations
Verizon has been gaining solid traction in the Consumer segment, backed by some major growth drivers. It is steadily building the entire network infrastructure and ecosystem to provide the most amazing 5G experience to customers. The company has witnessed increased adoption of 5G devices and premium unlimited plans. Verizon’s customer segmentation strategy, which categorizes different client groups, helps it deliver tailored solutions to different sectors. Such personalized offerings help in client retention and drive average revenue per account growth.
However, it is affected by weakness in the Business Segment, which primarily includes the wireless and wireline operations of wholesale, public sector and other small and medium businesses. Demand softness in the public sector business will continue to impact Verizon’s Business segment in the second half of 2025 as well.
The company’s effort to diversify its revenue stream by venturing into new markets such as public safety and the automotive domain is positive. However, stiff competition in its primary revenue drivers, which are 5G and broadband, is still hindering the top line growth.In a bid to expand its customer base, Verizon is spending heavily on promotion and is also offering lucrative discounts, which are weighing on margins.
End Note
VZ’s effective customer-focused strategy, combined with a strong 5G network, is driving momentum in the wireless vertical. However, intense competition and weakness in the business segment are concerns. Macroeconomic challenges remain a concern. Downtrend in estimate revision highlights dwindling investors' confidence about the stocks growth potential. Verizon currently carries a Zacks Rank 4, hence, investors should be better off if they avoid investing in this stock.
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Should Verizon Stock Be in Your Portfolio Pre Q3 Earnings?

Looking today at week-over-week shares outstanding changes among the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, one standout is the ProShares UltraPro QQQ (Symbol: TQQQ) where we have detected an approximate $840.3 million dollar outflow -- that's a 2.8% decrease week over week (from 273,750,000 to 266,150,000). Among the largest underlying components of TQQQ, in trading today Netflix Inc (Symbol: NFLX) is trading flat, Costco Wholesale Corp (Symbol: COST) is down about 0.5%, and T-Mobile US Inc (Symbol: TMUS) is lower by about 0.6%. For a complete list of holdings, visit the TQQQ Holdings page » The chart below shows the one year price performance of TQQQ, versus its 200 day moving average:
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Fintel reports that on October 24, 2025, TD Cowen maintained coverage of T-Mobile US (NasdaqGS:TMUS) with a Buy recommendation.
Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 26.23% Upside
As of September 29, 2025, the average one-year price target for T-Mobile US is $274.90/share. The forecasts range from a low of $202.00 to a high of $324.45. The average price target represents an increase of 26.23% from its latest reported closing price of $217.77 / share.
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The projected annual revenue for T-Mobile US is 87,675MM, an increase of 2.13%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 22.68.
What is the Fund Sentiment?
There are 2,912 funds or institutions reporting positions in T-Mobile US. This is an decrease of 8 owner(s) or 0.27% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to TMUS is 0.47%, an increase of 12.45%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 0.25% to 537,301K shares. The put/call ratio of TMUS is 0.87, indicating a bullish outlook.
What are Other Shareholders Doing?
Softbank Group holds 63,861K shares representing 5.67% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 85,361K shares , representing a decrease of 33.67%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in TMUS by 21.47% over the last quarter.
Invesco Qqq Trust, Series 1 holds 23,428K shares representing 2.08% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 23,514K shares , representing a decrease of 0.37%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in TMUS by 24.99% over the last quarter.
Price T Rowe Associates holds 18,102K shares representing 1.61% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 16,303K shares , representing an increase of 9.94%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in TMUS by 8.80% over the last quarter.
VTSMX - Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Investor Shares holds 14,611K shares representing 1.30% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,426K shares , representing an increase of 1.26%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in TMUS by 19.28% over the last quarter.
VFINX - Vanguard 500 Index Fund Investor Shares holds 13,537K shares representing 1.20% ownership of the company. In its prior filing, the firm reported owning 13,324K shares , representing an increase of 1.57%. The firm decreased its portfolio allocation in TMUS by 19.37% over the last quarter.
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TD Cowen Maintains T-Mobile US (TMUS) Buy Recommendation

Verizon Communications Inc. VZ and Charter Communications Inc. CHTR are leading U.S. communication services providers offering broadband and connectivity options. They primarily compete in fixed broadband, wireless services and enterprise connectivity verticals. Operating as one of the premier wireless service providers in the United States, Verizon provides a vast array of communication and business solutions that include wireless, local exchange, long-distance, data/broadband and Internet, video, managed networking, wholesale and cloud-based services.
Charter is the second largest cable operator in the United States and a leading broadband communications company providing video, Internet and voice services. The company serves approximately 57 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand.
Let us delve a little deeper into the companies’ competitive dynamics to understand which of the two is relatively better placed in the broadband and telecom services industry.
The Case for Verizon
Verizon is benefiting from the growing demand for its industry-leading 5G portfolio. With a customer-centric business model, the company delivers faster peak data speeds and capacity for customers, driven by disciplined engineering and steady infrastructure investments. The company’s 5G network hinges on three fundamental drivers to deliver the full potential of next-generation wireless technology. These include massive spectrum holdings, particularly in the millimeter-wave bands for faster data transfer, end-to-end deep fiber resources and the ability to deploy a large number of small cells.
Verizon is witnessing significant 5G adoption and fixed wireless broadband momentum with premium unlimited plans. It is offering various mix-and-match pricing in both wireless and home broadband plans, which has led to solid customer additions. Moreover, in the enterprise and wholesale business, Verizon is shifting its revenue mix toward newer growth services like cloud, security and professional services.
Verizon has further expanded Fios Forward to support digital inclusion and provide opportunities for underserved households to thrive in the digital world. With no data caps, Fios customers can experience faster upload and download speeds than any other comparable plans. The telecom giant plans to accelerate the availability of its 5G Ultra Wideband network across the country. The company’s growth strategy includes 5G mobility, nationwide broadband and mobile edge compute and business solutions.
However, the company operates in a highly competitive market and faces competition from other major players, such as AT&T, Inc. T, Charter and T-Mobile US, Inc. TMUS. AT&T is also aggressively expanding its fiber footprint. The company is acquiring Lumen’s fiber business. It is placing a strong focus on the densification of its existing fiber infrastructure. Such initiatives from AT&T can pose a challenge to Verizon’s fiber network expansion. In a bid to expand its customer base, Verizon is spending heavily on promotion and is also offering lucrative discounts, which are weighing on margins.
The Case for Charter
Charter is witnessing growth in residential mobile service and residential Internet services. The company has expanded its 5G coverage nationwide. Its Spectrum Mobile is the core element of Charter’s converged network strategy, which aims to deliver highly competitive, simple data plans and pricing and ensure a premium connectivity experience for end users. The company is increasing collaboration with federal, state and local governments to bring Spectrum Internet to rural and underserved regions.
Charter has pledged to invest $7 billion to add 100,000+ miles of fiber-optic network infrastructure. The company intends to deliver multigigabit and symmetrical Internet services across 1.7 million locations. The company has expanded its gigabit broadband, mobile, TV and voice services in the states of Wisconsin, Tennessee and Indiana. With up to 1 Gbps, advanced Wi-Fi and 100% U.S.-based customer service, the company is steadily expanding Spectrum’s footprint across the country.
Expansion of its network infrastructure is opening up new revenue-generating opportunities. Nexar, a prominent AI-powered mobility solution provider, has opted to leverage Spectrum’s expansive managed wireless network to facilitate faster delivery of roadway insights to the cloud. Successful integration will boost Charter’s prospects in the emerging market of vehicle safety and data-driven mobility infrastructure vertical.
However, the company operates in a fiercely competitive and saturated U.S. wireless market. Streaming services continue disrupting traditional video consumption patterns, while wireless home Internet products offer comparable speeds at lower bundled prices when combined with mobile services. This multi-vector competition forces Charter into defensive pricing strategies that compress margins while requiring increased marketing expenditures to maintain market position in an increasingly saturated broadband market.
How Do Zacks Estimates Compare for VZ & CHTR?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Verizon’s 2025 sales and EPS implies year-over-year growth of 2.6% and 2.2%, respectively. The EPS estimate for 2025 has been trending southward (down 0.2%) over the past 60 days.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Charter’s 2025 sales and EPS indicates year-over-year growth of 0.1% and 10.7%, respectively. The EPS estimates have been trending northward (up 0.5%) over the past 60 days.
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Price Performance & Valuation of VZ & CHTR
Over the past year, Verizon has lost 7.2% compared with the industry’s decline of 1.6%. Charter has plummeted 27.4% over the same period.
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Charter looks more attractive than Verizon from a valuation standpoint. Going by the price/earnings ratio, Charter’s shares currently trade at 5.74 forward earnings, lower than 7.87 for Verizon.
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End Note
While Charter carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), Verizon has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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Charter has shown steady revenue growth over the past few years, while Verizon has been witnessing a bumpy road. Downtrend in estimate revisions shows dwindling investor sentiment for Verizon. Moreover, Charter appears to have attractive valuation metrics compared with Verizon. With a better Zacks Rank, an aggressive growth path (broadband upgrades + bundling + M&A), CHTR offers more upside potential and appears to be relatively better placed than Verizon. Consequently, Charter is a better investment option at the moment.
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VZ vs. CHTR: Which Connectivity Stock is the Better Buy Now?

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) on Thursday closed up +0.58%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) closed up +0.31%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) closed up +0.88%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) rose +0.58%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) rose up +0.90%.
Stock indexes settled higher on Thursday, led by strength in energy producers after WTI crude oil jumped more than +5% when the US blacklisted state-run Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s largest oil producers, which threatens to tighten global oil supplies. Also, Dow Inc. rose more than +12% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda. In addition, Honeywell International rose by more than +6% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 sales.
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Stocks also found support on Thursday’s US economic news that showed Sep existing home sales rose +1.5% m/m to a 7-month high of 4.06 million, right on expectations.
Stocks added to their gains Thursday afternoon as US-China trade tensions eased slightly when the White House confirmed that President Trump will meet directly with President Xi Jinping next Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea.
On the negative side, Molina Healthcare closed down more than -17% to lead health insurers lower after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast. Also, Super Micro Computer (SMCI) closed down more than -8% after reporting weaker-than-expected Q1 preliminary sales.
Late Wednesday, the Trump administration announced sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s biggest oil producers, due to “Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.” The new sanctions could bar foreign countries or companies from conducting business with the oil companies and cut them off from much of the international financial system.
The markets are focusing on progress in US-China trade talks, as President Trump reiterated his threat on Monday to boost tariffs on Chinese goods “if there isn’t a deal” by November 1. President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next Thursday on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in South Korea.
The US government shutdown continues into its fourth week, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown is delaying the release of government reports, including the last four weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims and the September payroll report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the September consumer price report, which was initially scheduled to be released last Wednesday, will be released this Friday. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don’t align with President Trump’s priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season continues. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 85% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that have provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts’ expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 99% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets settled mixed on Thursday. The Euro Stoxx 50 closed up +0.52%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed up +0.22%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.35%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) on Thursday closed down -10 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield rose +4.4 bp to 3.993%. T-notes were under pressure on Thursday amid inflation concerns, as a +5% surge in WTI crude oil prices boosted inflation expectations and pushed the 10-year breakeven inflation rate to a 1-week high of 2.31%. Also, Thursday’s rally in stocks curbed safe-haven demand for T-notes.
T-notes have ongoing support due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
European government bond yields moved higher on Thursday. The 10-year German bund yield rose +2.0 bp to 2.583%. The 10-year UK gilt yield rose +0.6 bp to 4.423%.
The Eurozone Oct consumer confidence indicator survey unexpectedly rose +0.7 to an 8-month high of -14.2, stronger than expectations of a decline to -15.0.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Energy stocks and energy service providers moved higher on Thursday after the price of WTI crude oil surged more than +5% to a 2-week high. APA Corp (APA) closed up more than +7% and Valero Energy (VLO) closed up more than +6%. Also, Diamondback Energy (FANG), Marathon Petroleum (MPC), Halliburton (HAL), Baker Hughes (BKR), Devon Energy (DVN), and Phillips 66 (PSX) closed up more than +3%. In addition, Occidental Petroleum (OXY) and ConocoPhillips (COP) closed up more than +2%.
Quantum-computing stocks rallied on Thursday after the Wall Street Journal reported that the firms are in talks to give the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. As a result, IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), and Quantum Computing (QUBT) closed up more than +6%.
Molina Healthcare (MOH) closed down more than -17% to lead health insurers lower and losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $14.00 from a previous estimate of $19.00, well below the consensus of $18.65. Also, Centene (CNC) closed down -5% and Oscar Health (OSCR) closed down more than -3%.
Dow Inc. (DOW) closed up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda of $868 million, well above the consensus of $759.7 million.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) closed up more than +12% after reporting Q3 net revenue of $3.33 billion, above the consensus of $3.04 billion.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) closed up more than +10% after raising its full-year adjusted EPS estimate to $7.06-$7.11 from a previous forecast of $6.65-$6.85.
Dover Corp (DOV) closed up more than +8% after boosting its full-year adjusted EPS continuing operations estimate to $9.50-$9.60 from a previous estimate of $9.35-$9.55.
Honeywell International (HON) closed up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q3 sales of $10.41 billion, stronger than the consensus of $10.15 billion.
TransUnion (TRU) closed up more than +3% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.10, better than the consensus of $1.05.
Trucking companies moved lower Thursday, led by a -7% fall in Knight-Swift Transportation (KNX) after it forecasted Q4 adjusted EPS of 34 cents to 40 cents, the midpoint below the consensus of 39 cents. Saia Inc (SAIA) closed down more than -5% on the news, and Schneider National (SNDR) and Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) closed down more than -3%.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) closed down more than -8% after reporting Q1 preliminary sales of $5.00 billion, well below the consensus of $6.49 billion.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) closed down by more than -6% after reporting Q3 operating revenue of $6.90 billion, below the consensus of $6.92 billion.
Roper Technologies (ROP) closed down more than -5% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting Q4 adjusted EPS from continuing operations $5.11 to $5.16, weaker than the consensus of $5.24.
T-Mobile US (TMUS) closed down more than -3% after reporting Q3 revenue of $21.96 billion, weaker than the consensus of $21.98 billion.
Moderna (MRNA) closed down more than -2% after saying its vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus, a common cause of birth defects, failed to meet its goal in a late-stage trial.
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Stocks Rally on Strength in Energy Shares and US-China Trade Hopes

T-Mobile US, Inc. TMUS reported impressive third-quarter 2025 results, with both top and bottom lines beating the respective Zacks Consensus Estimate. This Bellevue, WA-based wireless service provider reported a top-line expansion backed by industry-leading postpaid customer growth. T-Mobile follows a multi-layer approach to 5G, with dedicated standalone 5G deployed nationwide across 600 MHz, 1.9 GHz and 2.5 GHz bands.
TMUS’ Net Income
Net income in the third quarter was $2.71 billion or $2.41 per share, down from $3.05 billion or $2.61 in the year-ago quarter. The 11.3% year-over-year decline was due to higher operating expenses and interest expenses. Adjusted EPS was $2.59 per share, which beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.42.
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TMUS’ Revenues
Net sales were $21.95 billion, up from $20.16 billion in the year-ago quarter, driven by solid growth in service revenues. The top line beat the consensus estimate of $21.78 billion.
TMUS’ Segment Results in Q3
Total Service revenues were $18.3 billion, up from $16.7 billion in the year-ago quarter. The segment’s net sales beat our revenue estimate of $17.6 billion. The 9.1% year-over-year growth was primarily driven by solid demand for postpaid services. Net sales from Postpaid Services contributed $14.88 billion in revenues, up 11.8% year over year.
During the quarter, T-Mobile added 2.3 million postpaid net customers and 396,000 postpaid net accounts. Postpaid phone net customer additions were 1 million. The postpaid phone churn rate was 0.89%. 5G broadband net customer additions were 506,000. Postpaid average revenues per account rose to $149.44 from $145.60 in the year-ago quarter.
Net sales from Prepaid services were $2.62 billion, down from $2.71 billion in the year-earlier quarter. Prepaid net customer addition was 43,000, with a churn rate of 2.77%. Wholesale and other service revenues increased to $734 million from $701 million in the year-earlier quarter.
Equipment revenues were $3.46 billion, up from $3.2 billion in the year-ago quarter. Moreover, the segment’s revenues missed our estimate of $3.5 billion. This improvement was primarily attributed to a higher average revenue per device sold, owing to an increase in the high-end phone mix.
Other revenues were $251 million, up from the prior-year quarter’s of $230 million.
Other Details for TMUS
Total operating expenses increased to $17.42 billion from $15.36 billion in the year-ago quarter. Operating income declined to $4.5 billion from $4.7 billion. T-Mobile recorded core adjusted EBITDA of $8.68 billion compared with $8.24 billion a year ago, backed by solid growth in service revenues.
TMUS’ Cash Flow & Liquidity
In the September quarter, T-Mobile generated $7.45 billion of cash from operating activities compared with $6.13 billion in the prior-year quarter. Adjusted free cash flow was $4.81 billion, down from $5.16 billion in the year-earlier quarter.
As of Sept. 30, 2025, the company had $3.31 billion in cash and cash equivalents, with $76.36 billion of long-term debt. During the quarter, it repurchased 10.2 million shares for $2.5 billion.
TMUS’ Outlook
Backed by solid customer addition, the company has upgraded its guidance for 2025. It now expects postpaid net customer additions to be between 7.2 million and 7.4 million, up from 6.1-6.4 million estimated earlier. Core adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be $33.7-$33.9 billion compared to $33.3-33.7 billion estimated earlier. It anticipates cash from operating activities in the range of $27.8-$28 billion. TMUS expects adjusted free cash flow in the band of $17.8-$18 billion. Capital expenditure is anticipated to be around $10 billion.
TMUS’ Zacks Rank & Stocks to Consider
T-Mobile carries a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
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In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 82.47%. Ubiquiti spends significantly on research and development (R&D) activities for developing innovative products and state-of-the-art technology to expand its addressable market and remain at the cutting edge of networking technology. The company believes its new product pipeline will help it increase average selling prices for high-performance, best-value products, thus raising the top line. Ubiquiti is witnessing healthy traction in the Enterprise Technology segment.
Corning Incorporated GLW currently carries a Zacks Rank #2. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 5.26%.
Corning’s competitive strength lies in its focus on innovation. The growing adoption of innovative optical connectivity products for generative AI applications is expected to be a key growth driver in its Optical Communication segment. Some of its businesses stand to benefit from government regulations. For example, the fiber optic business is a direct beneficiary of the government-mandated bridging of the digital divide across the United States.
Celestica CLS carries a Zacks Rank #2 at present. In the last reported quarter, it delivered an earnings surprise of 12.1%. CLS delivered an earnings surprise of 7.71%, on average, in the trailing four quarters.
The growing proliferation of AI-based applications and generative AI tools across industries presents a solid growth opportunity for Celestica. In addition, a diligent focus on product diversification and increasing its presence in high-value markets is a tailwind.
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TMUS Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid Demand for Postpaid Services

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX) (SPY) today is up +0.38%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI) (DIA) is up +0.12%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX) (QQQ) is up +0.61%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25) are up +0.34%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures (NQZ25) are up +0.59%.
Stock indexes are moving higher today, led by strength in energy producers after WTI crude oil jumped more than +5% when the US blacklisted state-run Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s largest oil producers, which threatens to tighten global oil supplies. Also, Dow Inc. is up more than +8% after reporting stronger-than-expected Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda. In addition, Honeywell International is up more than +7% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 sales.
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Stocks also found support on today’s US economic news that showed Sep existing home sales rose +1.5% m/m to a 7-month high of 4.06 million, right on expectations.
On the negative side, Molina Healthcare is down more than -20% to lead health insurers lower after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast. Also, International Business Machines is down more than -4% after reporting a smaller-than-expected increase in its Q3 hybrid cloud unit. In addition, Tesla is down more than -3% after reporting Q3 EPS below consensus.
Late Wednesday, the Trump administration announced sanctions on Rosneft PJSC and Lukoil PJSC, Russia’s biggest oil producers, due to “Russia’s lack of serious commitment to a peace process to end the war in Ukraine.” The new sanctions could bar foreign countries or companies from conducting business with the oil companies and cut them off from much of the international financial system.
The markets are focusing on progress in US-China trade talks, as President Trump reiterated his threat on Monday to boost tariffs on Chinese goods “if there isn’t a deal” by November 1. President Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation conference in South Korea.
The shutdown of the US government continues into its fourth week, weighing on market sentiment and delaying key economic reports. The government shutdown means delays in the release of government reports, including the last four weeks of weekly initial unemployment claims and the September payroll report. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) said the September consumer price report, which was initially scheduled to be released last Wednesday, will be released this Friday. The White House has warned that if the government shutdown lingers, it would trigger widespread dismissals of employees in government programs that don’t align with President Trump’s priorities. Bloomberg Economics estimates that 640,000 federal workers will be furloughed during the shutdown, which would expand jobless claims and push the unemployment rate up to 4.7%.
The markets this week will focus on earnings results as the Q3 earnings season continues. Rising corporate earnings expectations are a bullish backdrop for stocks. According to Bloomberg Intelligence, 85% of the S&P 500 companies that have reported so far have beaten forecasts, on course for the best quarter since 2021. Also, more than 22% of companies in the S&P 500 that have provided guidance for their Q3 earnings results are expected to beat analysts’ expectations, the highest in a year. However, Q3 profits are expected to have risen by +7.2% y/y, the smallest increase in two years. Also, Q3 sales growth is projected to slow to +5.9% y/y from 6.4% in Q2.
The markets are pricing in a 99% chance of a -25 bp rate cut at the next FOMC meeting on Oct 28-29.
Overseas stock markets are mixed today. The Euro Stoxx 50 is up +0.44%. China’s Shanghai Composite closed up +0.22%. Japan’s Nikkei Stock 225 closed down -1.35%.
Interest Rates
December 10-year T-notes (ZNZ5) today are down -7 ticks. The 10-year T-note yield is up +3.2 bp to 3.982%. T-notes are under pressure today amid inflation concerns, as a +5% surge in WTI crude oil prices has boosted inflation expectations and pushed the 10-year breakeven inflation rate to a 1-week high of 2.309%. Also, supply pressures are negative for T-notes as the Treasury will auction $26 billion of 5-year TIPS later today.
T-notes have ongoing support due to the ongoing US government shutdown, which could lead to additional job losses, reduced consumer spending, and a weakened US economy, potentially allowing the Fed to continue cutting interest rates.
European government bond yields are mixed today. The 10-year German bund yield is up +1.6 bp to 2.579%. The 10-year UK gilt yield is down -0.5 bp to 4.413%.
The Eurozone Oct consumer confidence indicator survey unexpectedly rose +0.7 to an 8-month high of -14.2, stronger than expectations of a decline to -15.0.
Swaps are discounting a 1% chance for a -25 bp rate cut by the ECB at its next policy meeting on October 30.
US Stock Movers
Energy stocks and energy service providers are climbing today, with the price of WTI crude oil up more than +5% at a 2-week high. Valero Energy (VLO) is up more than +7% and APA Corp (APA) is up more than +6%. Also, Diamondback Energy (FANG) is up more than +4%, and Marathon Petroleum (MPC) is up more than +3%. In addition, Devon Energy (DVN), Occidental Petroleum (OXY), ConocoPhillips (COP), Halliburton (HAL), Phillips 66 (PSX), and Baker Hughes (BKR) are up more than +2%.
Quantum-computing stocks are rallying today after the Wall Street Journal reported that the firms are in talks to give the Commerce Department equity stakes in exchange for federal funding. As a result, IonQ (IONQ), Rigetti Computing (RGTI), D-Wave Quantum (QBTS), and Quantum Computing (QUBT) are up more than +9%.
Molina Healthcare (MOH) is down more than -20% to lead health insurers lower and losers in the S&P 500 after cutting its full-year adjusted EPS forecast to $14.00 from a previous estimate of $19.00, well below the consensus of $18.65. Also, Centene (CNC) and Oscar Health (OSCR) are down more than -6%. In addition, United Health Services (UHS) and UnitedHealth Group (UNH) are down more than -1%.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is up more than +12% to lead gainers in the S&P 500 after reporting Q3 net revenue of $3.33 billion, above he consensus of $3.04 billion.
West Pharmaceutical Services (WST) is up more than +11% after raising its full-year adjusted EPS estimate to $7.06-$7.11 from a previous forecast of $6.65-$6.85.
Dow Inc. (DOW) is up more than +9% after reporting Q3 adjusted operating Ebitda of $868 million, well above the consensus of $759.7 million.
Honeywell International (HON) is up more than +6% to lead gainers in the Dow Jones Industrials and Nasdaq 100 after reporting Q3 sales of $10.41 billion, stronger than the consensus of $10.15 billion.
TransUnion (TRU) is up more than +3% after reporting Q3 adjusted EPS of $1.10, better than the consensus of $1.05.
CME Group (CME) is up more than +1% after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock to buy from hold with a price target of $300.
Super Micro Computer (SMCI) is down more than -7% after reporting Q1 preliminary sales of $5.00 billion, well below the consensus of $6.49 billion.
Roper Technologies (ROP) is down more than -6% to lead losers in the Nasdaq 100 after forecasting Q4 adjusted EPS from continuing operations $5.11 to $5.16, weaker than the consensus of $5.24.
Southwest Airlines (LUV) is down by more than -6% after reporting Q3 operating revenue of $6.90 billion, below the consensus of $6.92 billion.
International Business Machines (IBM) is down more than -3% to lead losers in the Dow Jones Industrials after reporting a +14% increase in its Q3 hybrid cloud unit, below the consensus of +16%.
Tesla (TSLA) is down more than -2% after reporting Q3 EPS of 50 cents, weaker than the consensus of 54 cents.
T-Mobile US (TMUS) is down more than -3% after reporting Q3 revenue of $21.96 billion, weaker than the consensus of $21.98 billion.
Moderna (MRNA) is down more than -1% after saying its vaccine to prevent cytomegalovirus, a common cause of birth defects, failed to meet its goal in a late-stage trial.
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Stocks Supported by Strength in Energy Producers and Earnings

The DividendRank formula at Dividend Channel ranks a coverage universe of thousands of dividend stocks, according to a proprietary formula designed to identify those stocks that combine two important characteristics — strong fundamentals and a valuation that looks inexpensive. T-Mobile US Inc (Symbol: TMUS) presently has an excellent rank, in the top 25% of the coverage universe, which suggests it is among the top most "interesting" ideas that merit further research by investors.
But making T-Mobile US Inc an even more interesting and timely stock to look at, is the fact that in trading on Thursday, shares of TMUS entered into oversold territory, changing hands as low as $218.175 per share. We define oversold territory using the Relative Strength Index, or RSI, which is a technical analysis indicator used to measure momentum on a scale of zero to 100. A stock is considered to be oversold if the RSI reading falls below 30. In the case of T-Mobile US Inc, the RSI reading has hit 28.9 — by comparison, the universe of dividend stocks covered by Dividend Channel currently has an average RSI of 48.8. A falling stock price — all else being equal — creates a better opportunity for dividend investors to capture a higher yield. Indeed, TMUS's recent annualized dividend of 4.08/share (currently paid in quarterly installments) works out to an annual yield of 1.79% based upon the recent $227.40 share price.
A bullish investor could look at TMUS's 28.9 RSI reading today as a sign that the recent heavy selling is in the process of exhausting itself, and begin to look for entry point opportunities on the buy side. Among the fundamental datapoints dividend investors should investigate to decide if they are bullish on TMUS is its dividend history. In general, dividends are not always predictable; but, looking at the history chart below can help in judging whether the most recent dividend is likely to continue.
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T-Mobile US Becomes Oversold

AT&T Inc. T and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. ASTS are two major players in the mobile and wireless-connectivity universe with key expertise in their respective domains. Operating as one of the largest wireless service providers in North America, AT&T offers a vast array of communication and business solutions that include wireless, local exchange, long-distance, data/broadband and Internet, video, managed networking, wholesale and cloud-based services.
AST SpaceMobile is building the world’s first and only global cellular broadband network in space, accessible directly by standard smartphones (4G-LTE/5G devices) for commercial and government use, leveraging its extensive Intellectual Property and patent portfolio. The SpaceMobile Service is provided by a constellation of high-powered, large phased-array satellites in low Earth orbit (LEO) using low-band and mid-band spectrums controlled by Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) in areas lacking terrestrial network coverage.
Let us delve a little deeper into the companies’ competitive dynamics to understand which of the two is relatively better placed in the broader industry.
The Case for AT&T
With a customer-centric business model, AT&T is witnessing healthy momentum in its postpaid wireless business with a lower churn rate and increased adoption of higher-tier unlimited plans. The company remains focused on improving mobile 5G, fixed wireless and edge computing services to drive growth. AT&T is leveraging Ericsson technology to deploy a commercial-scale open radio access network (Open RAN) across the country to help build a more robust ecosystem of network infrastructure providers and suppliers. It is also collaborating with Nokia to streamline network services, improve automation, speed up deployment times and improve operational efficiency.
AT&T has been making several customer-oriented strategies to gain a competitive edge in the industry. It is working with TransUnion to improve customer experiences with branded calling services. AT&T is also collaborating with Microsoft to move its 5G mobile network to the latter’s cloud. The move will enable AT&T to enhance productivity and deliver large-scale network services to meet customers’ needs. The company has introduced AT&T Guarantee, a first-of-its-kind industry initiative that promises to pay bill credits for any network outage across its wireless and fiber networks for consumers and small businesses.
However, despite its effort to reinforce focus on the customer-centric business model with an aim to maintain its customer base, the nationwide wireless service outage that occurred last year has dented customer trust. Moreover, its effort to woo customers with healthy discounts, freebies and cash credits further escalates margin pressures. Stiff competition from Verizon Communications Inc. VZ and T-Mobile US, Inc. TMUS is a headwind. T-Mobile’s strong cash flow position and continuous deployment of mid-band 2.5 GHz spectrum are further intensifying the competition. Declining trends in the wireline business remain a concern.
The Case for AST SpaceMobile
AST SpaceMobile has deployed its first five commercial satellites (dubbed Bluebird) in LEO, marking a key advancement in developing a space-based mobile network infrastructure. These satellites have the largest-ever commercial communications arrays spanning 693 square feet. They offer non-continuous service across the United States using more than 5,600 cells within the premium low-band spectrum. This achievement follows the success of the company's in-orbit BlueWalker 3 satellite, creating a space-based cellular broadband network that can directly link with mobile devices, eliminating the need for ground-based infrastructure. It plans to deploy 45 to 60 satellites into orbit by the first quarter of 2026. The company boasts a diverse portfolio of more than 3,650 patents and patent-pending claims worldwide for the direct-to-cell satellite ecosystem from space to Earth.
The SpaceMobile service is compatible with all major brands available in the market and connects directly to everyday mobile phones. It delivers broadband connectivity from space to unmodified mobile devices, providing a service to fill cellular coverage gaps in a differentiated approach compared to other space-based communication services. AST SpaceMobile has partnered with leading carriers such as AT&T and Verizon to tap into a pre-existing pool of cell customers and raise funds to help build a worldwide satellite network. This has enhanced cellular coverage in the United States, essentially eliminating dead zones and empowering remote areas of the country with space-based connectivity.
However, unfavorable macroeconomic conditions, including rising inflation, higher interest rates, capital market volatility, tariff imposition and geopolitical conflicts, are negatively impacting the company’s operations. These have led to continued fluctuations in satellite material prices, resulting in increased capital costs and pressure on the company’s financial performance. In addition, AST SpaceMobile faces severe competition from existing and new industry leaders like SpaceX’s Starlink and Globalstar, which are developing satellite communications technology using LEO constellations. To combat such competitive pressure, ASTS has to continuously customize its network offerings, enhance the cost-effectiveness of its products and services and boost its satellite data networks, which increases operating costs and reduces margins.
How Do Zacks Estimates Compare for T & ASTS?
The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AT&T’s 2025 sales implies year-over-year growth of 2.2%, while that for EPS suggests a decline of 8.8%. The EPS estimates have been trending northward (up 0.5%) over the past 60 days.
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The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AST SpaceMobile’s 2025 sales implies year-over-year growth of 1,120%, while that for EPS suggests a decline of 39.4%. The EPS estimates have been trending northward (up 6.1%) over the past 60 days.
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Price Performance & Valuation of T & ASTS
Over the past year, AT&T has gained 15.1% against the industry’s decline of 0.3%. AST SpaceMobile has gained 184.6% over the same period.
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AT&T looks more attractive than AST SpaceMobile from a valuation standpoint. Going by the price/sales ratio, AST SpaceMobile’s shares currently trade at 115.36 forward sales, significantly higher than 1.45 for AT&T.
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AT&T or AST SpaceMobile: Which is a Better Pick?
While AT&T has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), AST SpaceMobile has a Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell).
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Both AT&T and AST SpaceMobile expect sales to improve in 2025, although the latter’s growth expectations far exceed those of the former. AST SpaceMobile boasts a better price performance, although AT&T has comparatively more attractive valuation metrics. With a better Zacks Rank, solid subscriber momentum over the past few months and extensive network modernizations, AT&T appears to be relatively better placed than AST SpaceMobile. Consequently, AT&T is a better investment option at the moment.
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AT&T vs. AST SpaceMobile: Which Connectivity Stock Should You Bet On?

T-Mobile (TMUS) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.61 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $1.82 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.
This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 10.13%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this wireless carrier would post earnings of $2.27 per share when it actually produced earnings of $2.49, delivering a surprise of 9.69%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has surpassed consensus EPS estimates three times.
T-Mobile, which belongs to the Zacks Wireless National industry, posted revenues of $20.16 billion for the quarter ended September 2024, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.49%. This compares to year-ago revenues of $19.25 billion. The company has topped consensus revenue estimates three 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 added about 36.6% since the beginning of the year versus the S&P 500's gain of 22.7%.
What's Next for T-Mobile?
While T-Mobile has outperformed 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: 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 current fiscal year change in the days ahead. The current consensus EPS estimate is $2.26 on $21.25 billion in revenues for the coming quarter and $9.22 on $80.48 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 top 33% 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.
Cambium (CMBM), another stock in the same industry, has yet to report results for the quarter ended September 2024.
This company is expected to post quarterly loss of $0.17 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of +61.4%. The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 5.2% lower over the last 30 days to the current level.
Cambium's revenues are expected to be $45.3 million, up 5.2% from the year-ago quarter.
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