Morgan Stanley Highlights Stocks with Increasing Dividends and Potential for Greater Returns
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Aug 18 2025
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Source: CNBC
Market Overview: The S&P 500 has reached record highs, increasing by 9.6% in 2025 and over 30% since April, despite market volatility due to tariffs announced by the Trump administration.
Importance of Dividends: Dividend-paying stocks are seen as a safer investment during uncertain times, providing stability and support to stock prices, especially when growth slows and interest rates fall.
Highlighted Stocks: Morgan Stanley identified several companies with strong dividend yields and recent increases, including Oracle, American Homes 4 Rent, and T-Mobile, each showing varying performance and analyst ratings.
Analyst Insights: Analysts express optimism about Oracle's potential in AI, while American Homes 4 Rent has improved its cash flow guidance. T-Mobile remains a solid investment but faces limited upside according to consensus price targets.
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Analyst Views on TMUS
Wall Street analysts forecast TMUS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TMUS is 265.42 USD with a low forecast of 220.00 USD and a high forecast of 310.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
21 Analyst Rating
15 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 186.250
Low
220.00
Averages
265.42
High
310.00
Current: 186.250
Low
220.00
Averages
265.42
High
310.00
About TMUS
T-Mobile US, Inc. is a provider of wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, under its flagship brands, T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile, and Mint Mobile, in the United States, Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands. It provides wireless communications services primarily using its 4G Long Term Evolution network and its 5G technology network. It also offers a selection of wireless devices, including handsets, tablets and other mobile communication devices, and accessories for sale, as well as financing through equipment installment plans. Its primary service plan offering is Go5G Plus, which includes unlimited talk, text and data on its network, 5G access at no extra cost, scam protection features and more. In addition to its wireless communications services, the Company also offers high speed Internet, which includes a fixed wireless product that utilizes the excess capacity of its nationwide 5G network. It also provides advertising solutions.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
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