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United States Cellular Corporation USM
Communication Services - Telecommunications Services - NYSE - US
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$ 64.03
0.66 %
$ 5.44 B
Market Cap
-139.2
P/E
1. INTRINSIC VALUE

This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one USM stock under the worst case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 64 USD, United States Cellular Corporation is HIDDEN

USM Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one USM stock under the base case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 64 USD, United States Cellular Corporation is HIDDEN

USM Intrinsic Value
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This DCF valuation model was last updated on Jul, 6, 2025.

The intrinsic value of one USM stock under the best case scenario is HIDDEN Compared to the current market price of 64 USD, United States Cellular Corporation is HIDDEN

USM Intrinsic Value
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2. FUNDAMENTAL ANALYSIS

Price Chart USM

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1M 2%
6M 2%
1Y 13%
3Y 124%
5Y 106%
All
$70.0$70.0$68.0$68.0$66.0$66.0$64.0$64.0$62.0$62.0$60.0$60.0$58.0$58.015 Jan15 JanFeb '25Feb '2515 Feb15 FebMar '25Mar '2515 Mar15 MarApr '25Apr '2515 Apr15 AprMay '25May '2515 May15 MayJun '25Jun '2515 Jun15 JunJul '25Jul '25
FINANCIALS
3.77 B REVENUE
-3.48%
Growth Rates
1Year -3.48%
3Years -2.93%
5Years -1.29%
7Years -0.45%
10Years -0.32%
-12 M OPERATING INCOME
-8.63%
Growth Rates
1Year -8.63%
3Years -1.05%
5Years -0.76%
7Years 36.98%
10Years 21.97%
-32 M NET INCOME
-55.17%
Growth Rates
1Year -55.17%
3Years -6.27%
5Years -4.41%
7Years -17.72%
10Years 3.76%
883 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
1.96%
Growth Rates
1Year 1.96%
3Years 3.26%
5Years 4.05%
7Years 9.46%
10Years 17.75%
-556 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
22.88%
Growth Rates
1Year 22.88%
3Years 35.12%
5Years 8.44%
7Years 2.90%
10Years -1.68%
-347 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
-26.64%
Growth Rates
1Year -26.64%
3Years -51.01%
5Years -17.95%
7Years -50.33%
10Years -11.86%
891 M REVENUE
-8.24%
Growth Rates
1Year -3.48%
3Years -2.93%
5Years -1.29%
7Years -0.45%
10Years -0.32%
41 M OPERATING INCOME
555.56%
Growth Rates
1Year -8.63%
3Years -1.05%
5Years -0.76%
7Years 36.98%
10Years 21.97%
20 M NET INCOME
0.00%
Growth Rates
1Year -55.17%
3Years -6.27%
5Years -4.41%
7Years -17.72%
10Years 3.76%
160 M OPERATING CASH FLOW
31.15%
Growth Rates
1Year 1.96%
3Years 3.26%
5Years 4.05%
7Years 9.46%
10Years 17.75%
-74 M INVESTING CASH FLOW
47.52%
Growth Rates
1Year 22.88%
3Years 35.12%
5Years 8.44%
7Years 2.90%
10Years -1.68%
-44 M FINANCING CASH FLOW
60.00%
Growth Rates
1Year -26.64%
3Years -51.01%
5Years -17.95%
7Years -50.33%
10Years -11.86%
Balance Sheet United States Cellular Corporation
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Current Assets 1.34 B
Cash & Short-Term Investments 0
Receivables 955 M
Other Current Assets 390 M
Non-Current Assets 9.64 B
Long-Term Investments 454 M
PP&E 3.43 B
Other Non-Current Assets 5.75 B
8.70 %3.55 %4.13 %31.22 %52.40 %Total Assets$11.0b
Current Liabilities 884 M
Accounts Payable 232 M
Short-Term Debt 22 M
Other Current Liabilities 630 M
Non-Current Liabilities 4.96 B
Long-Term Debt 3.66 B
Other Non-Current Liabilities 1.29 B
3.97 %10.79 %62.71 %22.15 %Total Liabilities$5.8b
EFFICIENCY
Earnings Waterfall United States Cellular Corporation
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Revenue 3.77 B
Cost Of Revenue 906 M
Gross Profit 2.86 B
Operating Expenses 2.88 B
Operating Income -12 M
Other Expenses 20 M
Net Income -32 M
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RATIOS
75.97% GROSS MARGIN
75.97%
Averages
1Year 75.97%
3Years 61.48%
5Years 58.75%
7Years 57.76%
10Years 56.55%
-0.32% OPERATING MARGIN
-0.32%
Averages
1Year -0.32%
3Years 3.13%
5Years 5.58%
7Years 5.67%
10Years 3.96%
-1.03% NET MARGIN
-1.03%
Averages
1Year -1.03%
3Years 0.36%
5Years 2.10%
7Years 2.49%
10Years 2.50%
-0.85% ROE
-0.85%
Averages
1Year -0.85%
3Years 0.32%
5Years 1.91%
7Years 2.33%
10Years 2.47%
-0.36% ROA
-0.36%
Averages
1Year -0.36%
3Years 0.14%
5Years 0.86%
7Years 1.13%
10Years 1.22%
-0.17% ROIC
-0.17%
Averages
1Year -0.17%
3Years 0.60%
5Years 1.84%
7Years 2.00%
10Years 1.73%
FREE CASH FLOW ANALYSIS
Free Cash Flow Analysis United States Cellular Corporation
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Net Income -32 M
Depreciation & Amortization 665 M
Capital Expenditures -537 M
Stock-Based Compensation 55 M
Change in Working Capital 0
Others 195 M
Free Cash Flow 346 M
3. WALL STREET ANALYSTS ESTIMATES
Wall Street Analysts Price Targets United States Cellular Corporation
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Wall Street analysts predict an average 1-year price target for USM of $86 , with forecasts ranging from a low of $86 to a high of $86 .
USM Lowest Price Target Wall Street Target
86 USD 34.31%
USM Average Price Target Wall Street Target
86 USD 34.31%
USM Highest Price Target Wall Street Target
86 USD 34.31%
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4. DIVIDEND ANALYSIS
5. COMPETITION
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6. Ownership
Insider Ownership United States Cellular Corporation
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7. News
U.S. Cellular And Telephone And Data Systems: Resignations At FCC Delays Closing Of T-Mobile Acquisition Disruption at the FCC has delayed T-Mobile's acquisition of US Cellular's wireless operation, with closure now likely in August or September 2025 after a new commissioner is sworn in. I remain bullish on TDS preferreds, especially Series VV, due to their steep discount to liquidation value and attractive 8.45% yield on cost. The USM sale will reduce TDS's debt and boost its cash position, serving as a catalyst for the preferreds and transforming the company's balance sheet. seekingalpha.com - 2 weeks ago
U.S. Cellular's Q1 Earnings Miss Estimates, Revenues Decline Y/Y USM reports a top-line contraction year over year in the first quarter of 2025, owing to weak demand for postpaid and prepaid connections. zacks.com - 2 months ago
United States Cellular Corporation (USM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM ) Q1 2025 Earnings Conference Call May 2, 2025 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Colleen Thompson - VP, Corporate Relations Vicki Villacrez - EVP and CFO LT Therivel - President and CEO, UScellular Doug Chambers - EVP and CFO, UScellular Kris Bothfeld - VP, Finance and CFO, TDS Telecom Conference Call Participants Ric Prentiss - Raymond James Sebastiano Pettiat - JPMorgan Sergey Dluzhevskiy - with GAMCO Investors Operator Hello and thank you for standing by. My name is Regina and I will be your conference operator today. seekingalpha.com - 2 months ago
U.S. Cellular (USM) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates While the top- and bottom-line numbers for U.S. Cellular (USM) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended March 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values. zacks.com - 2 months ago
United States Cellular (USM) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Miss Estimates United States Cellular (USM) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.21 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.37 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.20 per share a year ago. zacks.com - 2 months ago
UScellular reports first quarter 2025 results As previously announced, UScellular will hold a teleconference on May 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CDT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.uscellular.com. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
TDS and UScellular to release first quarter operating results and host conference call on May 2, 2025 CHICAGO , April 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be webcasting their first quarter operating results conference call on May 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
U.S. Cellular (USM) Moves 5.3% Higher: Will This Strength Last? 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. zacks.com - 2 months ago
UScellular postpones 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders 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. prnewswire.com - 2 months ago
Can USM Stock Maintain its 92% Growth Pace Despite Divestiture? USM is taking several initiatives to reduce its debt burden, improve liquidity and accelerate investments in network advancements. zacks.com - 3 months ago
Wall Street Analysts Believe U.S. Cellular (USM) Could Rally 26.02%: Here's is How to Trade 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. zacks.com - 3 months ago
U.S. Cellular And Telephone and Data Systems: Why The Preferreds Are Still A Buy 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. seekingalpha.com - 3 months ago
8. Profile Summary

United States Cellular Corporation USM

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COUNTRY US
INDUSTRY Telecommunications Services
MARKET CAP $ 5.44 B
Dividend Yield 0.00%
Description United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications services in the United States. The company offers wireless services, including voice, messaging, and data services. It also provides devices, such as smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and internet of things devices. In addition, the company offers various accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards; and consumer electronics, including audio, home automation, and networking products; as well as offers option to purchase devices and accessories under installment contracts. Further, the company offers roaming, wireless eligible telecommunications carrier, and wireless tower rental services. It serves consumer, business, and government customers with 5.0 million connections, including 4.4 million postpaid, 0.5 million prepaid, and 0.1 million reseller and other connections in 21 states. The company provides its products and services through retail sales, direct sales, third-party national retailers, and independent agents, as well as e-commerce and telesales. The company was incorporated in 1983 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. United States Cellular Corporation is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Contact 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60631 https://www.uscellular.com
IPO Date May 4, 1988
Employees 4100
Officers Ms. Kimberly Green-Kerr Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales & Operations Ms. Julie D. Mathews Director of Investor Relations Mr. Eric H. Jagher Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer Mr. Jeffrey S. Hoersch Vice President & Controller Mr. Laurent C. Therivel President, Chief Executive Officer & Director Mr. Robert R. Jakubek Senior Vice President of Information Technology Mr. Douglas W. Chambers CPA Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer & Director Mr. Kevin R. Lowell Ph.D. Executive Vice President, Chief People Officer & Head of Communications Ms. Adriana Rios Welton General Counsel & Chief of Government Affairs Mr. Michael S. Irizarry Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer, Head of Engineering & Information Technology and Non-Independent Director