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Low Volatility (USM)
NYSE:USM
RESEARCH TOOLSreports
Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 21, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2024 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.03Last Year’s EPS
0.16Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 1 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 21, 2025
|% Change Since: -2.43%
|Next Earnings Date:May 01, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture with significant strategic achievements and future growth plans, especially in fiber expansion and debt reduction. However, challenges in service revenue decline and postpaid subscriber growth persist. Uncertainties remain around the T-Mobile transaction and future tower co-location, highlighting both opportunities and risks for the company's future.Company Guidance
During the fourth quarter of 2024 earnings call, TDS and United States Cellular Corporation provided several key metrics and forward-looking guidance for 2025. The companies reported a 24% decrease in capital expenditures for 2024, resulting in increased free cash flow, and a 7% rise in adjusted EBITDA. United States Cellular Corporation reduced its debt by over $200 million and maintained a bank leverage ratio below three times in the latter half of the year. Looking ahead to 2025, TDS is focused on closing the T-Mobile transaction and other spectrum deals, with expected proceeds potentially reaching $4.4 billion, contingent on various factors. The TDS Telecom 2025 guidance projects revenues between $1.03 billion and $1.07 billion, with an adjusted EBITDA range of $320 million to $360 million. Capital expenditures are anticipated to be $375 million to $425 million, reflecting investments in fiber expansion and the EACAM program.Debt Reduction and Cash Flow Improvement
United States Cellular Corporation paid down over $200 million in debt, improved free cash flow, and maintained bank leverage ratios below three times in the second half of the year.
Fiber Expansion and Revenue Growth
TDS Telecom increased fiber service addresses by 129,000 in 2024, surpassing the goal of 125,000, and grew residential revenues by 6% due to broadband growth.
Strategic Transactions and Shareholder Value
Agreements to sell the wireless business to T-Mobile and various Spectrum transactions are expected to unlock significant shareholder value.
Tower Business Strength
The tower business is expected to strengthen with the addition of 2,015 incremental collocations due to a new MLA with T-Mobile.
5G Deployment Success
Mid-band deployment covers close to 50% of data traffic, enhancing customer 5G experience, and United States Cellular Corporation ranked first in the north central region according to JD Power 2025 US wireless network quality performance study.
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USM Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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USM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 2025 | $67.05 | $65.42 | -2.43% |
| Nov 01, 2024 | $61.70 | $57.49 | -6.82% |
| Aug 02, 2024 | $54.70 | $51.50 | -5.85% |
| May 03, 2024 | $37.26 | $34.10 | -8.48% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Low Volatility (USM) report earnings?
Low Volatility (USM) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 21, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Low Volatility (USM) earnings time?
Low Volatility (USM) earnings time is at Feb 21, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is USM EPS forecast?
USM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q4) is -0.03.
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