T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) Earns "Buy" Rating from The Goldman Sachs Group

Key Points

• The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a Buy rating on T‑Mobile, and analysts’ consensus is a Moderate Buy with an average price target of $260.88.
• T‑Mobile beat Q1 EPS expectations ($2.27 vs. $2.06) and reported 10.6% year‑over‑year revenue growth to $23.11 billion while raising guidance for postpaid/account additions, though operating profit and net income declined year‑over‑year.
• Notable insider selling has occurred recently — insiders sold 694,134 shares worth about $150.8 million in the last 90 days, including CFO Peter Osvaldik’s sale of 27,000 shares.

T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reissued by equities research analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,MarketScreener reports.

Other equities research analysts have also issued research reports about the stock. DZ Bank restated a "buy" rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a report on Friday, February 13th. Scotiabank reduced their price objective on shares of T-Mobile US from $270.50 to $266.00 and set a "sector outperform" rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. KeyCorp raised shares of T-Mobile US from a "sector weight" rating to an "overweight" rating and set a $260.00 price objective for the company in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Benchmark restated a "buy" rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Finally, Wolfe Research reaffirmed an "outperform" rating and set a $255.00 target price on shares of T-Mobile US in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, twenty have assigned a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" and an average target price of $260.88.

T-Mobile US Stock Performance

NASDAQ TMUS opened at $195.57 on Wednesday. The company has a market cap of $215.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.21, a P/E/G ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 0.43. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a current ratio of 1.00. The business's 50 day moving average price is $206.82 and its 200-day moving average price is $205.52. T-Mobile US has a fifty-two week low of $181.36 and a fifty-two week high of $261.56.

T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS - Get Free Report) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, April 28th. The Wireless communications provider reported $2.27 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $2.06 by $0.21. The company had revenue of $23.11 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $22.97 billion. T-Mobile US had a return on equity of 19.00% and a net margin of 12.45%.T-Mobile US's revenue was up 10.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.58 earnings per share. Sell-side analysts predict that T-Mobile US will post 10.52 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at T-Mobile US

In related news, CFO Peter Osvaldik sold 27,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $214.86, for a total value of $5,801,220.00. Following the transaction, the chief financial officer owned 51,573 shares of the company's stock, valued at $11,080,974.78. This represents a 34.36% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Mark Wolfe Nelson sold 2,329 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 24th. The stock was sold at an average price of $222.38, for a total value of $517,923.02. Following the transaction, the insider owned 65,677 shares in the company, valued at $14,605,251.26. The trade was a 3.42% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 694,134 shares of company stock valued at $150,847,799 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 0.37% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. United Community Bank raised its holdings in shares of T-Mobile US by 131.1% in the 3rd quarter. United Community Bank now owns 104 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 59 shares in the last quarter. JDM Financial Group LLC boosted its position in T-Mobile US by 114.0% during the 4th quarter. JDM Financial Group LLC now owns 122 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares in the last quarter. City Holding Co. boosted its position in T-Mobile US by 48.4% during the third quarter. City Holding Co. now owns 141 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares in the last quarter. Swiss RE Ltd. bought a new stake in shares of T-Mobile US in the 4th quarter valued at about $29,000. Finally, Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. grew its holdings in T-Mobile US by 3,825.0% in the fourth quarter. Turning Point Benefit Group Inc. now owns 157 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the last quarter. 42.49% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

T-Mobile US News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile reported Q1 results that beat EPS expectations, showed solid revenue growth and raised guidance for postpaid/account additions — analysts and outlets are calling this an upbeat quarter that supports continued share gains. T-Mobile lifts annual forecast for account additions
• Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile announced strategic expansion in fiber via two 50/50 joint ventures (Oak Hill and Wren House) to enlarge its fiber footprint — a long-term revenue and broadband-subscriber growth play. T-Mobile Signs Joint Venture Deals
• Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile launched “SuperBroadband” for businesses combining its 5G network with Starlink satellite backup — a product that can accelerate enterprise wins and differentiate its broadband offering. T-Mobile Reinvents Business Internet
• Positive Sentiment: Oppenheimer upgraded TMUS from “market perform” to “outperform” and set a $260 price target — a high-profile upgrade that can attract buyer interest and validate upside vs. current levels. Oppenheimer upgrade reported on Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Merger chatter persists: reports say Deutsche Telekom, which already owns a majority of TMUS, is contemplating a full takeover — a headline-driven theme that injects M&A speculation but carries execution, regulatory and timing uncertainty. Deutsche Telekom merger speculation
• Negative Sentiment: Drilldown on Q1 shows mixed fundamentals: while EPS beat, operating profit and net income declined year-over-year and some outlets flagged a revenue miss vs. higher estimates — these margin and cash metrics are reasons for caution. QuiverQuant Q1 earnings summary
• Negative Sentiment: Notable insider and large-holder selling activity was reported (significant sales by certain major holders and executives), which may concern investors about near-term shareholder liquidity and sentiment. Insider/holding activity via QuiverQuant

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.

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