US Cellular EPS Jumps 80 Percent in Q2

United States Cellular (NYSE:USM), Now solely a tower operator following the sale of its wireless operations to T-Mobile, delivered its second quarter earnings release on August 11, 2025. The company reported a key transition quarter, having closed its $4.3 billion wireless operations sale to T-Mobile. Earnings per share (GAAP) reached $0.36 for Q2 2025, beating GAAP estimates of $0.29, while revenue (GAAP) came in at $916 million versus $907.6 million expected. Despite headline beats, legacy wireless metrics declined as the company pivots to a wireless infrastructure focus. A $23.00 per share special dividend was declared, payable on August 19, 2025, in connection with the T-Mobile transaction. The quarter signaled the company’s exit from consumer wireless and a new focus on tower operations. Source: Analyst estimates for the quarter provided by FactSet. United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) has long operated as a regional wireless carrier, serving millions of postpaid and prepaid customers with voice, messaging, and data services. In addition to its wireless offerings, it owns and operates a portfolio of wireless towers across several states. For many years, its mix of direct-to-consumer mobile services and wireless infrastructure, such as tower leasing, provided a diversified revenue base.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool