T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS) Receives Buy Rating from JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Key Points

• JPMorgan Chase & Co. reaffirmed a "buy" rating on T-Mobile, and Wall Street consensus is a "Moderate Buy" with a consensus target price of $260.91 (two Strong Buy, 19 Buy, eight Hold among analysts).
• T-Mobile shares opened near $194.07 with a 52-week range of $181.36–$263.79, a market cap of $213.84 billion and a trailing P/E of 19.99, while the 50- and 200-day moving averages sit around $208.
• Company insiders have been net sellers recently — insiders sold 694,134 shares worth about $150.85 million in the last 90 days, and insiders now own roughly 0.37% of the stock.

T-Mobile US (NASDAQ:TMUS - Get Free Report)'s stock had its "buy" rating reaffirmed by stock analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in a report released on Thursday,MarketScreener reports.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on TMUS. TD Cowen reduced their price target on shares of T-Mobile US from $263.00 to $252.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, February 12th. Royal Bank Of Canada decreased their price target on T-Mobile US from $270.00 to $255.00 and set an "outperform" rating for the company in a research note on Friday, January 16th. KeyCorp upgraded 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 report on Monday, April 13th. DZ Bank reiterated a "buy" rating on shares of T-Mobile US in a report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Scotiabank dropped 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 report on Thursday, February 12th. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, nineteen have assigned a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, T-Mobile US presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $260.91.

T-Mobile US Price Performance

Shares of TMUS opened at $194.07 on Thursday. The company's 50-day moving average is $208.80 and its 200-day moving average is $206.66. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.45, a current ratio of 1.00 and a quick ratio of 0.90. T-Mobile US has a fifty-two week low of $181.36 and a fifty-two week high of $263.79. The firm has a market capitalization of $213.84 billion, a PE ratio of 19.99, a PEG ratio of 1.23 and a beta of 0.43.

Insider Transactions at T-Mobile US

In other T-Mobile US news, Director G Michael Sievert sold 1,089 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 24th. The shares were sold at an average price of $221.85, for a total transaction of $241,594.65. Following the sale, the director directly owned 125,696 shares of the company's stock, valued at $27,885,657.60. This trade represents a 0.86% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Srikant M. Datar sold 3,291 shares of T-Mobile US stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $221.10, for a total transaction of $727,640.10. Following the sale, the director owned 1,038 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $229,501.80. This trade represents a 76.02% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders sold 694,134 shares of company stock worth $150,847,799 in the last 90 days. Insiders own 0.37% of the company's stock.

Institutional Trading of T-Mobile US

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of TMUS. United Community Bank increased its stake in shares of T-Mobile US by 131.1% during the 3rd quarter. United Community Bank now owns 104 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock valued at $25,000 after acquiring an additional 59 shares during the last quarter. JDM Financial Group LLC boosted its position in shares of T-Mobile US by 114.0% in the fourth quarter. JDM Financial Group LLC now owns 122 shares of the Wireless communications provider's stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 65 shares during the last quarter. Swiss RE Ltd. acquired a new stake in shares of T-Mobile US in the fourth quarter worth approximately $29,000. 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 valued at $32,000 after purchasing an additional 153 shares during the period. Finally, City Holding Co. increased 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 worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 46 shares during the last quarter. 42.49% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting T-Mobile US

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

• Positive Sentiment: Potential full merger with Deutsche Telekom would create a giant, dual-listed telecom with scale and strategic benefits; such a deal could carry a takeover premium for TMUS shareholders. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: T-Mobile is expanding consumer offerings (same-day DoorDash delivery of 5G Internet equipment), a small but tangible product/retention positive that supports service revenue and customer experience. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Sanford C. Bernstein reaffirmed a "Neutral" rating on TMUS, signaling analysts see limited near-term upside absent clearer catalysts. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Countdown-to-Q1 coverage and valuation notes: several outlets are parsing Q1 metrics and valuation after recent swings — these will matter for any consensus changes post-earnings. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Some analysts/columnists argue the proposed Deutsche merger likely won’t happen and remain bullish on standalone T‑Mobile, offering a counterview that reduces takeover-implied upside in market pricing. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Market reaction: TMUS (and Deutsche) shares fell amid merger rumour-driven uncertainty — investors are pricing regulatory, geopolitical and antitrust risk into the stock, which can depress near-term performance. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Deal feasibility questions: multiple explainers highlight massive scale and complex regulatory hurdles for a $250–$400B tie-up; that structural risk increases downside if markets conclude the headline is more disruptive than accretive. Read More.

T-Mobile US Company Profile

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

Product offerings include postpaid and prepaid wireless plans under the T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile brands, as well as connectivity solutions for small and large businesses.

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