Caxton Associates LLP lowered its stake in T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) by 94.8% in the first quarter, according to the firm’s most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor owned 8,360 shares of the wireless communications provider’s stock after selling 151,339 shares during the period. Caxton Associates LLP’s holdings in T-Mobile US were worth $1,756,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds and institutional investors have also modified their holdings. JDM Financial Group LLC lifted its holdings in T-Mobile US by 114.0% during the fourth quarter, and now owns 122 shares worth $25,000 after buying an additional 65 shares. Main Street Group LTD bought a new position in T-Mobile US in the first quarter valued at $25,000. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of T-Mobile US in the fourth quarter valued at $29,000. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. increased its stake by 3,825.0% in the fourth quarter and now owns 157 shares valued at $32,000 after buying an additional 153 shares during the period. Sachetta LLC raised its position by 52.9% during the first quarter and now owns 159 shares worth $33,000 after acquiring an additional 55 shares. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 42.49% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting T-Mobile US

  • Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile beat second-quarter profit expectations, with adjusted EPS of $2.99, helped by strong service revenue and customers moving to higher-priced premium plans.
  • Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year free cash flow outlook, a key bullish signal for investors as it supports dividends, buybacks, and financial flexibility.
  • Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile continued its share repurchase program, including a multibillion-dollar buyback tranche, reinforcing management’s confidence in cash generation.
  • Positive Sentiment: Several analysts remain constructive even after trimming price targets, with multiple firms still rating the stock Buy or Overweight.

Wall Street Analyst Ratings

TMUS has been the subject of several research reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a “buy” rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a research note on Tuesday, May 19. Morgan Stanley lowered its price objective on T-Mobile US from $260.00 to $230.00 and set an “overweight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 7. Weiss Ratings cut T-Mobile US from a “hold (C+)” rating to a “hold (C)” rating in a report on Monday, June 15. Wells Fargo & Company dropped its price objective on T-Mobile US from $170.00 to $169.00 and set an “equal weight” rating. Freedom Capital upgraded shares of T-Mobile US from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Friday, April 17.

One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty-two have assigned a Buy rating, and seven have assigned a Hold rating. Based on data from MarketBeat, T-Mobile US currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $252.88.

Insider Activity

Insider Michael J. Katz sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 1. The stock was sold at an average price of $195.81, for a total value of $979,050.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 181,930 shares valued at $35,623,713.30, representing a 2.67% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC.

Insider Andre Almeida purchased 5,097 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 1. The stock was purchased at an average price of $196.18 per share, for a total transaction of $999,929.46. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 44,850 shares valued at $8,798,673, representing a 12.82% increase in their ownership. Company insiders currently own 0.32% of the stock.

T-Mobile US Stock Performance

NASDAQ: TMUS opened at $180.09 on Friday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.97, a current ratio of 0.92, and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.48. T-Mobile US has a 12-month low of $165.66 and a 12-month high of $261.56. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $184.53 and its 200-day simple moving average is $195.66. The firm has a market capitalization of $194.89 billion, a P/E ratio of 18.86, a P/E/G ratio of 1.06, and a beta of 0.33.

T-Mobile US last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, July 23. The wireless communications provider reported $2.99 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.59 by $0.40. The business had revenue of $22.79 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.95 billion. T-Mobile US had a return on equity of 20.16% and a net margin of 11.45%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.84 earnings per share. Revenue was up 7.9% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect T-Mobile US, Inc. to post 10.65 earnings per share for the current year.

Dividend Announcement

T-Mobile US recently announced a quarterly dividend to be paid on Thursday, September 10. Stockholders of record on Friday, August 28 will receive a dividend of $1.02 per share, representing a $4.08 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.3%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, August 28. T-Mobile US’s payout ratio is presently 42.72%.

About T-Mobile US

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