T-Mobile US, Inc. Earnings Recaps
Q2 2026
Jul 25, 2026
T-Mobile’s shares dropped 5.7% following Q2 results, reflecting investor disappointment primarily driven by cautious commentary around future growth opportunities and a lack of clear upward guidance revision despite stabilized customer and revenue metrics.
Key takeaways
- Postpaid net additions totaled 277,000, supported by a 2% year-over-year ARPA increase.
- Customer loyalty remains strong with record-high NPS of 46, marking best-in-industry wireless satisfaction.
- 5G broadband continues to lead with solid growth and premium ARPUs, driving further ISP market expansion.
- Integration of UScellular on track, enhancing rural market penetration where T-Mobile holds a 24% share.
- Despite operational highlights, investors appear cautious on the outlook, as management stopped short of raising full-year guidance or emphasizing acceleration, presaging market skepticism.
Q1 2026
Apr 29, 2026
Shares rallied 8.4% after T-Mobile delivered notable upside across postpaid subscriber growth, ARPA expansion, and double-digit service revenue gains, signaling execution well ahead of investor expectations on both volume and profitability.
Key takeaways
- Postpaid net account additions reached 217,000 in Q1, up 6% year-over-year, underpinning ongoing subscriber momentum.
- Postpaid ARPA (average revenue per account) grew 3.9% year-over-year, reflecting effective pricing and customer monetization.
- Postpaid service revenue increased 15% and total service revenue rose 11% versus the prior year, surpassing peers’ rates by a wide margin.
- Core adjusted EBITDA advanced by 12% year-over-year, with free cash flow margins holding at 24%.
- Capital return remained robust with $6 billion returned to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases during the quarter.
Q3 2025
Oct 24, 2025
T-Mobile delivered a record-setting third quarter for 2025, showcasing exceptional growth in customer accounts, net additions, and financial metrics, all while maintaining industry-leading churn rates.
Key takeaways
- Achieved all-time best postpaid customer account growth and total postpaid net additions, surpassing 1 million postpaid phone net additions.
- Postpaid average revenue per account (ARPA) grew by 3.8% organically, indicating strong financial performance and customer value enhancement.
- Strong momentum in broadband with over 500,000 new 5G broadband customers and significant contributions from fiber expansions.
- Continued successful integration of UScellular customers, enhancing network experience and deepening customer relations.
- T-Mobile remains poised for further durable growth across wireless, broadband, and digital transformation initiatives.