The chart below shows how TMUS performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TMUS sees a -2.02% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.32% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.26%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Record Postpaid Phone Additions: In 2024, T-Mobile achieved its highest ever postpaid phone gross additions, with 903,000 net additions in Q4, marking the third consecutive year of over 3 million postpaid phone net additions.
Postpaid Revenue Surge: Postpaid service revenue grew over 8% in Q4, more than double the growth rate of peers, while core adjusted EBITDA increased by 10% in the quarter and 9% for the full year.
Record Free Cash Flow: T-Mobile's free cash flow reached a record $17 billion for the full year, resulting in an industry-leading cash flow conversion from service revenues of 26%.
Record Earnings Per Share: The company reported its highest ever diluted earnings per share for the full year, reflecting strong financial performance and effective cost management.
Broadband Segment Growth: T-Mobile's broadband segment led the industry with 428,000 net additions in Q4, achieving the highest year-over-year broadband ARPU growth while expanding its customer base.
Negative
Postpaid Revenue Growth Slowdown: Postpaid service revenue growth slowed to 5% in 2025, down from 8% in Q4 2024, indicating potential challenges in maintaining momentum.
EBITDA Growth Deceleration: Core adjusted EBITDA for 2025 is expected to be between $33.1 billion and $33.6 billion, reflecting only a 5% growth at the midpoint, suggesting a deceleration in profitability growth.
Rising Cash Interest Payments: Cash interest payments are projected to increase to approximately $3.9 billion in 2025, indicating rising costs associated with debt management.
Wholesale Revenue Decline: The wholesale revenue is anticipated to decline significantly in 2025, with expectations that it will reach a low point before recovering, highlighting vulnerabilities in this segment.
Financial Performance Challenges: The company faced headwinds from the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and storm impacts, which negatively affected overall financial performance in Q4 2024.
Earnings call transcript: T-Mobile Q4 2024 beats expectations, stock rises
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