USM 📈 United States Cellular - Overview

Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9116841084

USM: Wireless Services, Devices, Accessories, Consumer Electronics

United States Cellular Corporation operates as a wireless telecommunications services provider in the United States, delivering a range of services including voice, messaging, and data to its customers. The company's portfolio of offerings extends to wireless devices such as handsets, tablets, and mobile hotspots, as well as home phones and routers, catering to the diverse needs of its clientele. Additionally, it provides an array of wireless essentials like cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards, further enhancing the overall user experience.

The company also engages in the sale of consumer electronics, encompassing products like audio equipment, home automation systems, and networking solutions. This strategic move allows United States Cellular Corporation to capitalize on the growing demand for connected devices and smart home technologies. Moreover, the company offers its wireless devices to agents and other third-party distributors for resale, thereby expanding its reach and distribution channels. It also provides customers with the option to purchase devices and accessories under installment contracts, making its products more accessible and affordable.

United States Cellular Corporation's service portfolio is further augmented by its wireless roaming services, enabling customers to stay connected while traveling. The company also operates as a wireless eligible telecommunications carrier and offers wireless tower rental services, generating additional revenue streams. Its customer base is diverse, comprising consumer, business, and government clients, each with unique needs and requirements. To effectively cater to this broad customer base, the company employs a multi-channel approach, selling its products and services through retail sales, direct sales, telesales, ecommerce, resellers, and independent agents, as well as through partnerships with third-party national retailers.

With its incorporation dating back to 1983, United States Cellular Corporation is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and operates as a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol USM, with the ISIN code US9116841084. As a key player in the wireless telecommunication services sector, United States Cellular Corporation is classified under the GICS Sub Industry category of Wireless Telecommunication Services. More information about the company can be found on its official website at https://www.uscellular.com.

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USM Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 5,362m
Sector Communication Services
Industry Telecom Services
GiC Sub-Industry Wireless Telecommunication Services
IPO / Inception 1988-05-04

USM Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 46.7%
Fundamental -14.5%
Dividend 0.30%
Rel. Strength Industry 36.5
Analysts 3.8/5
Fair Price Momentum 64.06 USD
Fair Price DCF 113.25 USD

USM Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 1.0%

USM Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m 67.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 85.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 32.6%
CAGR 5y 12.01%
CAGR/Mean DD 5y 0.60
Sharpe Ratio 12m 1.01
Alpha 38.61
Beta 0.62
Volatility 40.74%
Current Volume 166.5k
Average Volume 20d 116.3k
What is the price of USM stocks?
As of December 22, 2024, the stock is trading at USD 62.07 with a total of 166,536 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -2.44%, over one month by -1.54%, over three months by +8.53% and over the past year by +48.62%.
Is United States Cellular a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, United States Cellular is currently (December 2024) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -14.49 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of USM as of December 2024 is 64.06. This means that USM is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 3.21%.
Is USM a buy, sell or hold?
United States Cellular has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.80. Therefor, it is recommend to hold USM.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 2
  • Hold: 2
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0
What are the forecast for USM stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, USM United States Cellular will be worth about 69.2 in December 2025. The stock is currently trading at 62.07. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +11.47%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 69.8 12.5%
Analysts Target Price 43 -30.7%
ValueRay Target Price 69.2 11.5%