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Ahead of T-Mobile (TMUS) Q3 Earnings: Get Ready With Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

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Wall Street analysts expect T-Mobile (TMUS - Free Report) to post quarterly earnings of $2.86 per share in its upcoming report, which indicates a year-over-year increase of 10.4%. Revenues are expected to be $23.31 billion, up 6.2% from the year-ago quarter.

Over the last 30 days, there has been an upward revision of 0.2% in the consensus EPS estimate for the quarter, leading to its current level. This signifies the covering analysts' collective reconsideration of their initial forecasts over the course of this timeframe.

Prior to a company's earnings announcement, it is crucial to consider revisions to earnings estimates. This serves as a significant indicator for predicting potential investor actions regarding the stock. Empirical research has consistently demonstrated a robust correlation between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

Bearing this in mind, let's now explore the average estimates of specific T-Mobile metrics that are commonly monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts.

The average prediction of analysts places 'Revenues- Total service revenues' at $19.32 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +5.9% from the prior-year quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'Revenues- Equipment revenues' will likely reach $3.70 billion. The estimate indicates a change of +6.9% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Revenues- Other revenues' reaching $246.39 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -1.8%.

Analysts predict that the 'Revenues- Service revenues- Prepaid revenues' will reach $2.49 billion. The estimate indicates a change of -5.3% from the prior-year quarter.

Analysts expect 'Revenues- Wholesale and other service revenues' to come in at $727.27 million. The estimate suggests a change of -0.9% year over year.

Analysts forecast 'Revenues- Service revenues- Postpaid revenues' to reach $16.10 billion. The estimate suggests a change of +8.2% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'Total postpaid accounts' should come in at 34.95 million. Compared to the present estimate, the company reported 33.98 million in the same quarter last year.

The consensus estimate for 'Postpaid ARPA' stands at $154.16 . Compared to the present estimate, the company reported $149.44 in the same quarter last year.

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Over the past month, T-Mobile shares have recorded returns of -4% versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -1.2% change. Based on its Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), TMUS will likely exhibit a performance that aligns with the overall market in the upcoming period. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .

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