T-Mobile US, Inc. has made headlines following its impressive fourth-quarter earnings report for 2024, which significantly outperformed analysts’ expectations.
On January 29, 2025, the telecommunications giant revealed a net income of $2.98 billion, translating to $2.57 per share, a remarkable 54% increase from the previous year.
Analysts had anticipated earnings of only $2.29 per share on revenue of $21.33 billion, making T-Mobile’s actual revenue of $21.87 billion a standout performance, marking a 6.8% increase year-over-year.
Subscriber Growth Fuels Success
The company’s growth was driven by robust subscriber additions, with T-Mobile gaining 903,000 postpaid phone customers in the fourth quarter, exceeding the expected 865,000.
Additionally, T-Mobile added 428,000 high-speed internet customers, both figures contributing to the company’s record performance in customer growth and retention.
T-Mobile’s CEO, Mike Sievert, emphasized the company’s achievements, stating, “T-Mobile delivered another monster Q4 that punctuated an amazing growth year with best-in-class results across wireless and broadband.”
Strong Financial Outlook
Looking ahead to 2025, T-Mobile projects net customer additions between 5.5 million and 6 million, alongside expectations for core adjusted EBITDA ranging from $33.1 billion to $33.6 billion.
This optimistic outlook is bolstered by T-Mobile’s commitment to maintaining its competitive edge in the telecommunications market.
Stock Market Reaction
Following the announcement of these results, T-Mobile’s stock surged by approximately 9%, reflecting investor confidence in the company’s continued growth trajectory.
The stock had already shown significant resilience over the past year, gaining about 35% overall.
T-Mobile’s fourth-quarter earnings report not only highlights its successful strategies in customer acquisition and retention but also sets a positive tone for the upcoming fiscal year.
As it continues to outperform competitors like AT&T and Verizon, T-Mobile is well-positioned to maintain its momentum in the dynamic telecommunications landscape.
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