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U.S. Wireless Telecom Industry Analysis

UpdatedApr 15, 2026
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies22
  • 7D-4.2%
  • 3M0.4%
  • 1Y-24.0%
  • YTD-3.0%

Over the last 7 days, the Wireless Telecom industry has dropped 2.3%, driven by T-Mobile US declining 3.1%. Overall the industry is down 22% in 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 11% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the U.S. Wireless Telecom Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Wed, 15 Apr 2026US$245.1bUS$103.4bUS$13.3b19.4x18.4x2.4x
Fri, 13 Mar 2026US$263.6bUS$105.7bUS$13.3b18.3x19.8x2.5x
Sun, 08 Feb 2026US$248.9bUS$106.5bUS$14.0b17.5x17.8x2.3x
Tue, 06 Jan 2026US$251.4bUS$106.5bUS$14.0b17.5x18x2.4x
Thu, 04 Dec 2025US$258.7bUS$106.4bUS$14.2b13.3x18.3x2.4x
Sat, 01 Nov 2025US$260.1bUS$106.1bUS$14.0b17.7x18.6x2.5x
Mon, 29 Sep 2025US$291.9bUS$104.3bUS$14.3b21x20.4x2.8x
Wed, 27 Aug 2025US$309.4bUS$104.3bUS$14.3b21.5x21.6x3x
Fri, 25 Jul 2025US$285.2bUS$102.7bUS$12.8b22.8x22.2x2.8x
Sun, 22 Jun 2025US$269.5bUS$101.4bUS$12.5b19.8x21.5x2.7x
Tue, 20 May 2025US$295.4bUS$101.4bUS$12.5b17.2x23.6x2.9x
Thu, 17 Apr 2025US$322.9bUS$100.3bUS$11.8b14x27.3x3.2x
Sat, 15 Mar 2025US$313.4bUS$102.8bUS$12.3b10.3x25.4x3x
Mon, 10 Feb 2025US$299.1bUS$102.9bUS$11.7b11x25.5x2.9x
Wed, 08 Jan 2025US$263.5bUS$101.5bUS$10.8b14.5x24.5x2.6x
Fri, 06 Dec 2024US$298.8bUS$101.4bUS$10.4b11.1x28.6x2.9x
Sun, 03 Nov 2024US$274.5bUS$101.5bUS$10.4b9.9x26.4x2.7x
Tue, 01 Oct 2024US$254.5bUS$100.7bUS$9.7b15.8x26.3x2.5x
Thu, 29 Aug 2024US$252.5bUS$100.7bUS$9.7b15.9x26.1x2.5x
Sat, 27 Jul 2024US$220.5bUS$100.4bUS$9.1b13.9x24.2x2.2x
Mon, 24 Jun 2024US$222.0bUS$100.4bUS$8.8b20.5x25.4x2.2x
Wed, 22 May 2024US$207.3bUS$100.4bUS$8.8b20.6x23.7x2.1x
Fri, 19 Apr 2024US$201.3bUS$99.9bUS$8.3b18.3x24.2x2x
Sun, 17 Mar 2024US$202.5bUS$100.2bUS$8.3b18.7x24.4x2x
Tue, 13 Feb 2024US$203.1bUS$97.6bUS$8.6b17.6x23.6x2.1x
Thu, 11 Jan 2024US$200.6bUS$100.9bUS$8.3b12.2x24.2x2x
Sat, 09 Dec 2023US$192.7bUS$100.9bUS$8.3b15.7x23.2x1.9x
Mon, 06 Nov 2023US$182.4bUS$100.2bUS$8.4b8.7x21.8x1.8x
Wed, 04 Oct 2023US$176.4bUS$100.9bUS$6.7b6.7x26.5x1.7x
Fri, 01 Sep 2023US$173.6bUS$100.9bUS$6.7b7.1x26x1.7x
Sun, 30 Jul 2023US$173.7bUS$99.2bUS$6.3b16.7x27.4x1.8x
Tue, 27 Jun 2023US$170.9bUS$99.8bUS$4.2b19x40.2x1.7x
Thu, 25 May 2023US$177.1bUS$103.9bUS$3.8b19.6x46.2x1.7x
Sat, 22 Apr 2023US$186.6bUS$104.5bUS$2.7b53.2x69.2x1.8x
Price to Earnings Ratio

69.2x


Total Market Cap: US$186.6bTotal Earnings: US$2.7bTotal Revenue: US$104.5bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
U.S. Wireless Telecom Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average 25.7x202420252026
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are pessimistic on the American Wireless Telecom industry, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates will be lower than they have historically.
  • The industry is trading at a PE ratio of 18.7x which is lower than its 3-year average PE of 25.7x.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 2.4x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • The earnings for companies in the Wireless Telecom industry have grown 70% per year over the last three years, while revenues have remained mostly flat.
  • This means that companies overall are more efficiently conducting business since profits are increasing while sales have been flat.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the U.S. Telecom industry?

US Market4.44%
Telecom4.51%
Wireless Telecom-4.25%
Wireless Telecom Services-4.25%
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?

CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
KYIV Kyivstar GroupUS$11.8215.3%
+US$362.5m		5.3%PE22x
VEON VEONUS$52.6510.4%
+US$342.5m		28.2%PE6.8x
TDS Telephone and Data SystemsUS$45.491.7%
+US$95.2m		23.2%PE107.5x
GOGO GogoUS$4.6811.4%
+US$64.6m		-34.3%PE48.8x
AD Array Digital InfrastructureUS$48.811.4%
+US$58.8m		-28.0%PE24.9x

Latest News

SPOK
US$11.10
Spok Holdings
7D
-0.4%
1Y
-28.9%
KYIV
US$11.82
Kyivstar Group
7D
15.3%
1Y
5.3%
TMUS
US$190.00
T-Mobile US
7D
-5.3%
1Y
-28.8%

T-Mobile Is Now More Attractive Than Deutsche Telekom

Apr 14
TIGO
US$80.56
Millicom International Cellular
7D
-0.9%
1Y
170.0%

TIGO: Colombia Integration And Leverage Concerns Will Shape Future Risk Reward Profile

Analysts have raised their consolidated price target on Millicom International Cellular by $8.20 to $89, citing updated models that now incorporate Colombia, along with mixed views on leverage but generally more constructive long term assumptions regarding revenue, profit margins and the future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on Millicom International Cellular show a cluster of optimistic views around valuation, execution and growth potential, even as some analysts remain cautious on leverage.
TDS
US$45.49
Telephone and Data Systems
7D
1.7%
1Y
23.2%

TDS: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Q4-Informed 2026 Outlook

Analysts have raised their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $56 from $51, citing updated models that factor in the latest Q4 results and the company’s 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$56 price target as reflecting updated assumptions after the Q4 report and the 2026 outlook, suggesting they view current execution as supportive of that valuation framework.
UCL
US$1.30
uCloudlink Group
7D
-5.8%
1Y
32.7%

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GOGO
US$4.68
Gogo
7D
11.4%
1Y
-34.3%

Gogo: Incoming Growth Catalysts From MilGov And Galileo Adoption (Rating Upgrade)

Apr 11
AD
US$48.81
Array Digital Infrastructure
7D
1.4%
1Y
-28.0%

AD: Spectrum Sale And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside Potential

Analysts have adjusted the Array Digital Infrastructure price target from $63.00 to $60.00, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued 2026 earnings guidance, projecting total revenue in a range of $200 million to $215 million (Corporate Guidance).
SURG
US$0.83
SurgePays
7D
18.4%
1Y
-64.6%
VEON
US$52.65
VEON
7D
10.4%
1Y
28.2%

VEON: Emerging Market AI And Digital Platforms Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have lifted their price target on VEON to $80.48 from $76.68 as they now apply a slightly higher discount rate and P/E multiple, while assuming modestly adjusted paths for revenue and profit margins. What's in the News JazzCash, VEON's subsidiary in Pakistan, reports 1 million Raast QR enabled merchants and a registered customer base of 58 million, with transactions in 2025 totaling more than PKR 15,000,000 million, roughly US$53b or about 13% of Pakistan's GDP (company announcement).
KORE
US$9.16
KORE Group Holdings
7D
0.1%
1Y
266.4%

KORE: Pending Buyout Structure Will Restrict Future Shareholder Upside Potential

Analysts have updated their price target for KORE Group Holdings to reflect a fair value of $5.00, citing small adjustments to the discount rate, profit margin assumptions, and a modestly higher future P/E multiple as key drivers of the change. What's in the News ABRY Partners and Searchlight Capital Partners signed a letter of intent to acquire the remaining majority stake in KORE Group Holdings for approximately US$730 million, and later entered into a definitive agreement for the transaction.
FNGR
US$0.92
FingerMotion
7D
0.4%
1Y
-29.4%