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T-Mobile US, Inc.'s 10-K, read.
Bob rates T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) 72/100, bullish, on the 10-K filed February 11, 2026, updated through the 10-Q filed July 23, 2026.
T-Mobile is a market-leading Un-carrier executing disciplined growth with strong postpaid momentum and improving operational leverage, but faces headwinds from elevated debt levels, ongoing integration risks from the UScellular and recent fiber joint venture commitments, and intensifying competitive and regulatory pressures.
- High leverage: Total debt $84.6B (June 2026) with substantial long-term obligations; debt refinancing at higher rates pressures interest expense, which rose YoY in H1 2026.
- UScellular and fiber integration complexity: $4.4B UScellular acquisition closed August 2025; $2.7B committed to fiber JVs (i3, GoNetspeed/Greenlight) expected to close H2 2026–H1 2027; execution risk on synergy realization and capex demands.
- Prepaid subscriber pressure: Prepaid revenue declined in H1 2026 vs. H1 2025 ($4.990B to $4.990B flattish, but customer base shifting); Metro by T-Mobile and Mint Mobile face intensifying low-cost competition.
- Capital intensity and cash flow constraints: Capex run-rate ~$5.3B in H1 2026 (annualizing ~$10.6B); combined with debt service, dividends ($2.2B YTD), and $7.1B in share repurchases YTD, free cash flow is moderate and leaves limited flexibility for unexpected demands.
- Spectrum transaction uncertainty: Comcast spectrum deal (max $3.4B) and Grain 800 MHz sale ($2.9B) expected to close but pricing and regulatory approval not yet final; Auction 113 win (AWS-3, $278M) requires payment and integration.
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Read TMUS in Bob →Last read October 22, 2026. Bob's Research is a financial publisher, not an investment adviser. Everything here is general research and education — not personalized advice, and not a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Ratings are the same for every reader. You make your own calls.