Us Cellular: (NYSE: USM)
$39.70
1.89 (5.00%)
Volume 191,924
May 17 04:02 PM ET
Zacks Rank: 3-Hold 
| #3 |
Overview Quote
Stock Activity
| Day Low - High | 37.80 - 40.39 |
| 52wk Low - High | 33.16 - 41.54 |
| Previous Close | 37.81 |
| Avg. Volume | 52,068 |
| Industry | WIRELESS-RURAL (REGIONAL) |
| Market Cap | 3.32 B |
| Div - Yield | 0.00 - 0.00 |
| Beta | 0.83 |
| PE (Forward) | 0.00 |
| Current Year Est. | -0.93 |
| Quarterly Earnings ESP |
0.00% |
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Zacks Rank
|
 3 |
Zacks Recommendation
|
Neutral |
Zacks Industry Rank
|
116 out of 265 |
Equity Research Report
|
PREMIUM |
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Key Earnings Data
| PE (Forward) | NA |
| PEG Ratio | NA |
| Current Year Est. | -0.93 |
| Current Quarter Estimate | 0.12 |
| Most Accurate Estimate | 0.12 |
| Earnings ESP |
0.00% |
| Next Earnings Report Date | 08-09-2013 |
| EPS Last Year | 1.26 |
| Expected Earnings Growth | 7.50% |
Company Description
United States Cellular Corporation is the eighth largest wireless company in the United States, based on the aggregate number of customers in its consolidated markets. The company's development strategy is to operate controlling interests in cellular market licensees in areas adjacent to or in proximity to its other markets, thereby building clusters in operating markets.
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Earnings Estimates
| Current Qtr (06/2013) |
Next Qtr (09/2013) |
Current Year (12/2013) |
Next Year (12/2014) |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average Estimate | 0.12 | -0.18 | -0.93 | -0.17 |
| Number of Estimates | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Low Estimate | -0.24 | -0.53 | -1.63 | -1.47 |
| High Estimate | 0.47 | 0.33 | 0.63 | NA |
| Year Ago EPS | 0.65 | 0.55 | 1.83 | -0.93 |
| EPS Growth | -81.03% | -133.03% | -150.82% | 81.87% |
Industry Analysis
| Name | Symbol | Previous Close | Zacks Rank | Zacks Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US CELLULAR | USM | 39.70 | |
|
| NTELOS HOLDINGS | NTLS | 15.57 | |
|
| T-MOBILE US INC | TMUS | 19.92 | |
|
Sector:Computer and Technology>> Industry:WIRELESS-RURAL (REGIONAL)
COMPARE TICKER vs. Its Peers
Zacks Commentary
Amdocs Remains Neutral
May 14, 2013
US Cellular to join iPhone Club
May 08, 2013
DISH Likely to Top Earnings
May 07, 2013
TDS Misses Earnings Estimate
May 06, 2013
U.S. Cellular Beats Earnings
May 06, 2013
Amdocs' 2Q Earnings Beat Zacks Est.
May 01, 2013
TDS Post Wider Loss in 4Q
Feb 27, 2013
U.S. Cellular Disappoints in 4Q
Feb 27, 2013
Financials
| EPS TTM | 1.26 |
| Sales | 4,452 |
| Net Income | 53 |
| Price/Earnings | 31.51 |
| Price/Book | 0.88 |
| Price/Cash Flow | 4.40 |
| Price/Sales | 0.75 |
News
U.S. Cellular to Pay Special Dividend - TheMotleyFool
May 18, 2013
Sprint Closes Transaction to Acquire U.S. Cellular Spectrum and Customers in the Midwest - Businesswire
May 17, 2013
Stock Investors Bid Up Shares of United States Cellular, Up 4.8% - Financial News Network Online - Market Movers
May 17, 2013
U.S. Cellular Declares Special Cash Dividend Of $5.75 Per Share - Pr Newswire
May 17, 2013
NII Holdings has the Lowest Price to Book Ratio in the Wireless Telecommunication Services Industry (NIHD, USM, LTON) - Financial News Network Online - News Corner
May 16, 2013
US Cellular reports lower Q1 net income, provides annual outlook - Datamonitor
May 16, 2013
Amdocs Remains Neutral - Zacks.Com
May 15, 2013
Clothing store opening in Wilson shopping center - Mcclatchy-Tribune Information Services -- Unrestricted
May 14, 2013
Broker Recommendations
| Current ABR | 2.76 |
| ABR (Last Week) | 2.76 |
| # of recs in ABR | 7 |
| Average Target Price | 36.25 |
| Industry Rank by ABR | 116 out of 265 |
| Rank in Industry | 1 out of 3 |
