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About US Cellular
United States Cellular Corp is a regional wireless carrier that serves about 4.4 million customers spread across four major geographic clusters: the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. These service territories encompass a total population of about 32 million people. The vast majority of the markets the firm serves are rural or second/third-tier cities, with only the greater Milwaukee and Oklahoma City regions boasting populations greater than 1 million. us Cellular also owns a 5.5% stake in Verizon Wireless' Los Angeles operations and, unlike its wireless carrier peers, owns most of its towers. The firm has agreed to sell its wireless operations and most of its spectrum licenses in a series of transactions with T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T.
Ticker
$USM
Sector
Communication Services
Primary listing
NYSE
Industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Headquarters
Employees
4,100
ISIN
US9116841084
Website
US Cellular Metrics
BasicAdvanced
$5.9B
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-$0.45
0.39
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Price and volume
Market cap
$5.9B
Beta
0.39
52-week high
$70.79
52-week low
$47.59
Average daily volume
238K
Financial strength
Current ratio
1.701
Quick ratio
1.372
Long term debt to equity
79.155
Total debt to equity
82.752
Interest coverage (TTM)
0.73%
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
794
Gross margin (TTM)
57.26%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-1.05%
Operating margin (TTM)
3.53%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
-5.88%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
$910,000
Management effectiveness
Return on assets (TTM)
0.78%
Return on equity (TTM)
-0.77%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
1.614
Price to book
1.29
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1,479.88
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.966
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.89%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
410.47%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-4.11%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-166.68%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-3.34%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-0.58%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-34.94%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-8.97%
What the Analysts think about US Cellular
Analyst ratings (Buy, Hold, Sell) for US Cellular stock.
Bulls say / Bears say
The U.S. Department of Justice has approved T-Mobile's $4.4 billion acquisition of UScellular, allowing T-Mobile to take over UScellular's wireless operations, customers, retail stores, and 30% of its spectrum assets. This deal is expected to enhance network quality and benefit consumers. (reuters.com)
JPMorgan Chase & Co. has increased its price target for United States Cellular from $86.00 to $88.00, maintaining an 'overweight' rating, indicating confidence in the company's financial outlook. (defenseworld.net)
United States Cellular has entered into agreements to sell a portion of its spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion, as well as to two other mobile network operators, indicating strategic asset monetization. (stocktwits.com)
StockNews.com downgraded United States Cellular from a 'hold' rating to a 'sell' rating, reflecting concerns about the company's future performance. (americanbankingnews.com)
Analysts have expressed skepticism about UScellular's strategy, noting that the company's financials have been deteriorating, with operating income declining year-over-year and the business not generating positive free cash flows since 2018. (seekingalpha.com)
Despite recent asset sales, there are concerns that UScellular's financial position may continue to weaken, potentially leading to a sale of the company for its spectrum assets at a value that may not provide significant returns to shareholders. (seekingalpha.com)
Data summarised monthly by Lightyear AI. Last updated on 12 Jul 2025.
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for US Cellular stock?
US Cellular (USM) has a market cap of $5.9B as of July 15, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for US Cellular stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for US Cellular (USM) stock is 0 as of July 15, 2025.
Does US Cellular stock pay dividends?
No, US Cellular (USM) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders as of July 15, 2025.
When is the next US Cellular dividend payment date?
US Cellular (USM) stock does not pay dividends to its shareholders.
What is the beta indicator for US Cellular?
US Cellular (USM) has a beta rating of 0.39. This means that it is less volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 0.5 would mean it moves half as much as the market.