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U.S. Alternative Carriers Industry Analysis
UpdatedSep 15, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies27
- 7D-6.9%
- 3M3.7%
- 1Y3.9%
- YTDn/a
Over the last 7 days, the Alternative Carriers industry has dropped 6.9%, driven by Globalstar declining 21%. Meanwhile, Lumen Technologies actually outperformed within the industry, gaining 18% in the last week. Over the past 12 months, the industry was up 3.9%. As for the next few years, earnings are expected to grow by 69% per annum.
Industry Valuation and Performance
Has the U.S. Alternative Carriers Industry valuation changed over the past few years?
| Date | Market Cap | Revenue | Earnings | PE | Absolute PE | PS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 15 Sep 2025 | US$28.2b | US$12.1b | -US$4,806,174,079.21 | 16.7x | -5.9x | 2.3x |
| Wed, 13 Aug 2025 | US$31.7b | US$12.1b | -US$4,850,599,487.45 | 49.8x | -6.5x | 2.6x |
| Fri, 11 Jul 2025 | US$28.6b | US$11.9b | -US$1,332,971,051.90 | 49.8x | -21.5x | 2.4x |
| Sun, 08 Jun 2025 | US$22.5b | US$11.9b | -US$1,351,416,187.76 | 47.9x | -16.6x | 1.9x |
| Tue, 06 May 2025 | US$23.4b | US$12.6b | -US$1,388,630,037.91 | 81.3x | -16.8x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 03 Apr 2025 | US$23.0b | US$12.5b | US$565.0m | 26.1x | 40.8x | 1.8x |
| Sat, 01 Mar 2025 | US$24.1b | US$12.2b | US$642.2m | 30.5x | 37.6x | 2x |
| Mon, 27 Jan 2025 | US$21.9b | US$15.4b | -US$4,987,495,773.62 | 91.2x | -4.4x | 1.4x |
| Wed, 25 Dec 2024 | US$24.6b | US$15.4b | -US$4,980,854,099.55 | 74.3x | -4.9x | 1.6x |
| Fri, 22 Nov 2024 | US$24.7b | US$15.4b | -US$4,980,840,976.11 | 81.8x | -5x | 1.6x |
| Sun, 20 Oct 2024 | US$30.1b | US$15.3b | -US$2,236,878,712.76 | 87.9x | -13.5x | 2x |
| Tue, 17 Sep 2024 | US$27.9b | US$15.3b | -US$2,262,970,800.27 | 73.2x | -12.3x | 1.8x |
| Thu, 15 Aug 2024 | US$24.8b | US$15.3b | -US$2,225,191,168.27 | 74.8x | -11.2x | 1.6x |
| Sat, 13 Jul 2024 | US$22.3b | US$15.2b | -US$1,804,730,378.24 | 117x | -12.4x | 1.5x |
| Mon, 10 Jun 2024 | US$19.3b | US$15.2b | -US$1,779,777,726.85 | 109.4x | -10.9x | 1.3x |
| Wed, 08 May 2024 | US$19.4b | US$15.1b | -US$1,758,016,208.40 | 70.6x | -11.1x | 1.3x |
| Fri, 05 Apr 2024 | US$18.8b | US$15.6b | -US$3,034,493,492.37 | 80.3x | -6.2x | 1.2x |
| Sun, 03 Mar 2024 | US$20.7b | US$15.7b | -US$3,012,479,623.73 | 236x | -6.9x | 1.3x |
| Tue, 30 Jan 2024 | US$25.6b | US$32.0b | -US$15,453,228,481.00 | 13.4x | -1.7x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 28 Dec 2023 | US$26.9b | US$32.0b | -US$15,448,941,382.00 | 13.6x | -1.7x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 25 Nov 2023 | US$23.3b | US$32.0b | -US$15,449,003,249.00 | 10x | -1.5x | 0.7x |
| Mon, 23 Oct 2023 | US$23.5b | US$32.8b | -US$13,168,090,050.00 | 7.8x | -1.8x | 0.7x |
| Wed, 20 Sep 2023 | US$27.7b | US$32.8b | -US$13,163,145,702.00 | 9.7x | -2.1x | 0.8x |
| Fri, 18 Aug 2023 | US$27.3b | US$32.8b | -US$13,163,195,116.00 | 10.6x | -2.1x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 16 Jul 2023 | US$26.0b | US$33.1b | -US$3,283,741,510.00 | 37x | -7.9x | 0.8x |
| Tue, 13 Jun 2023 | US$25.8b | US$33.1b | -US$3,311,103,221.00 | 21.1x | -7.8x | 0.8x |
| Thu, 11 May 2023 | US$26.0b | US$33.1b | -US$3,312,358,574.00 | 19.2x | -7.9x | 0.8x |
| Sat, 08 Apr 2023 | US$27.1b | US$34.0b | -US$1,332,770,988.00 | 18.6x | -20.3x | 0.8x |
| Mon, 06 Mar 2023 | US$29.4b | US$34.0b | -US$1,340,435,281.00 | 20.8x | -22x | 0.9x |
| Wed, 01 Feb 2023 | US$32.5b | US$35.2b | US$6.6b | 29.6x | 4.9x | 0.9x |
| Fri, 30 Dec 2022 | US$28.9b | US$35.1b | US$6.6b | 18.9x | 4.4x | 0.8x |
| Sun, 27 Nov 2022 | US$32.0b | US$35.1b | US$6.6b | 23.1x | 4.9x | 0.9x |
| Tue, 25 Oct 2022 | US$30.5b | US$35.7b | US$4.6b | 24.4x | 6.6x | 0.9x |
| Thu, 22 Sep 2022 | US$32.3b | US$35.6b | US$4.6b | 13.1x | 7x | 0.9x |
Price to Earnings Ratio
7x
Current Industry PE
- Investors are optimistic on the American Alternative Carriers industry, and appear confident in long term growth rates.
- The 3-year average PS ratio of 1.3x is lower than the industry's current PS ratio of 2.3x.
Past Earnings Growth
- Total earnings for the Alternative Carriers industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
- Revenues have also declined 30% per year, which is driving profits down.
Industry Comparison
How does U.S. Alternative Carriers compare with similar industries?
| US Market | 1.57% | |
| Telecom | 1.04% | |
| Telecom Services and Carriers | 1.25% | |
| Alternative Carriers | -6.88% | |
| Integrated Telecom Services | 1.85% | |
Industry PEThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Forecasted GrowthThere are no additional sub-industries under this industry.
Top Stock Gainers and Losers
Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?
| Company | Last Price | 7D | 1Y | Valuation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LUMN Lumen Technologies | US$6.05 | 18.2% +US$954.3m | -3.2% | PS0.5x | |
| LBTY.A Liberty Global | US$11.90 | 1.6% +US$64.7m | -41.7% | PS0.9x | |
| BAND Bandwidth | US$16.41 | 4.5% +US$21.4m | -6.7% | PS0.7x | |
| SIFY Sify Technologies | US$11.67 | 1.6% +US$13.0m | 357.5% | PS1.8x | |
| TSAT Telesat | US$22.34 | 1.7% +US$5.4m | 112.1% | PS0.9x |
