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U.S. Cellular (USM) witnessed a jump in share price last session on above-average trading volume. The latest trend in earnings estimate revisions for the stock doesn't suggest further strength down the road.
CHICAGO , April 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) announces that its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders, previously scheduled for May 20, 2025, will be postponed. As a result of the delay, UScellular will be filing a Form 10-K/A to amend its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, to include certain items that otherwise would have been incorporated by reference from the Proxy Statement.
USM is taking several initiatives to reduce its debt burden, improve liquidity and accelerate investments in network advancements.
The average of price targets set by Wall Street analysts indicates a potential upside of 26% in U.S. Cellular (USM). While the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric is questionable, the positive trend in earnings estimate revisions might translate into an upside in the stock.
Telephone and Data System's asset sales to TMUS, Verizon, and AT&T will transform its balance sheet, with TMUS assuming $2 billion of USM's debt. TDS preferreds, particularly its VV series, offer a significant 28% discount to liquidation value and an 8.3% yield on cost. The company still owns 4,409 towers and 30% of its spectrum assets. The $4.4 billion TMUS deal is set to close in 2025.
The accelerated pace of 5G deployment should help the Zacks Wireless National industry thrive despite short-term headwinds and raw material price volatility. TMUS, USM and ATNI are well poised to make the most of the current scenario.
U.S. Cellular (USM) shares have started gaining and might continue moving higher in the near term, as indicated by solid earnings estimate revisions.
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USM, BCS and AROC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list on February 27, 2025.
The consensus price target hints at a 31.8% upside potential for U.S. Cellular (USM). While empirical research shows that this sought-after metric is hardly effective, an upward trend in earnings estimate revisions could mean that the stock will witness an upside in the near term.