Array Digital Infrastructure Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Array Digital Infrastructure's CEO is Anthony J. Carlson, appointed in Nov 2025, has a tenure of less than a year. total yearly compensation is $584.79K, comprised of 41.8% salary and 58.2% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.015% of the company’s shares, worth $647.34K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 3.3 years and 6 years respectively.
Key information
Anthony J. Carlson
Chief executive officer
US$584.8k
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 41.76% |
| CEO tenure | less than a year |
| CEO ownership | 0.02% |
| Management average tenure | 3.3yrs |
| Board average tenure | 6yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 06
AD: Guidance Stability And Governance Changes Will Shape Future Return Potential
Analysts have maintained Array Digital Infrastructure's fair value estimate at $53.83 per share, with only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions guiding this narrative update to the price target rationale. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.
Narrative Update • Apr 21
AD: Officer Exculpation Vote And Carrier Deals Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure higher to $60.00, reflecting refreshed assumptions around slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, a modestly lower profit margin forecast, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure is asking shareholders to approve amendments to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to add exculpation provisions for certain corporate officers regarding monetary damages tied to breaches of the fiduciary duty of care, subject to limitations, with a vote planned at the 2026 annual meeting on May 19, 2026 (company bylaws filing).Narrative Update • Apr 07
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).Narrative Update • Mar 23
AD: Spectrum Sale Cash And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have revised their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure to $53.83, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which together shape a more balanced view of the company’s potential risk and reward profile. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued earnings guidance for 2026, with expected total revenue in a range of $200 million to $215 million, giving investors a concrete top line reference point for the year (Corporate guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 09
AD: Spectrum Sale Cash And Special Dividend Will Balance Future Uncertainty
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure from about $58.17 to $53.83, citing updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued 2026 earnings guidance, with total revenue expected in a range of US$200m to US$215m.Narrative Update • Feb 23
AD: Spectrum Sale Cash And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts now place Array Digital Infrastructure's price target at about $58.17, up slightly from roughly $57.71, reflecting updated views on its projected profit margin, P/E multiple, and discount rate. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued earnings guidance for 2026, targeting total revenue between $200 million and $215 million.Narrative Update • Feb 09
AD: Spectrum Sale And Special Dividend Will Reframe Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Array Digital Infrastructure at $63.00. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the overall price target unchanged.Narrative Update • Jan 25
AD: Spectrum Sale Windfall And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure from US$54.50 to about US$57.71, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the main drivers of this change. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure closed a previously announced agreement with AT&T to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses for total consideration of US$1.018b, providing a significant cash inflow for the company (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 11
AD: New Leadership Transition Will Reshape Tower And Spectrum Prospects
Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for Array Digital Infrastructure from US$85.00 to US$63.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a higher discount rate, along with a much higher future P/E multiple estimate. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0 million, with the overall buyback program, announced on November 18, 2009, now totaling 9,741,893 shares, or 11.38%, for US$381.03 million (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 25
AD: Leadership Transition And T-Mobile Deal Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have maintained their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure at 54.50 dollars, reflecting unchanged fair value assumptions, a steady discount rate, and consistent long term expectations for growth, margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure appointed Anthony Carlson, currently Vice President of Organizational Transformation at TDS Telecom and former senior leader at UScellular, as CEO effective November 16, 2025.Narrative Update • Dec 11
AD: New CEO And T-Mobile Deal Will Shape Balanced Future Prospects
Analysts have modestly reiterated their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure at approximately 54.50 dollars. This reflects largely unchanged views on its long term fair value, discount rate, and profitability outlook, despite recent revisions to growth and valuation inputs.Narrative Update • Nov 27
AD: Leadership Change And T-Mobile Deal Will Drive Upside Momentum
Analysts have lowered their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure from $68.80 to $54.50, citing more conservative outlooks on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Anthony Carlson, age 39, will become CEO of Array Digital Infrastructure on November 16, 2025.Seeking Alpha • Nov 17
Array Digital Infrastructure: Pending Spectrum Sales And Positive Free Cash Flow From Towers
Summary Array Digital Infrastructure's cell tower business grew by 68% over its year-ago comp following T-Mobile's master license agreement. The tower company is set to see some near-term headwinds as DISH Wireless declared force majeure and moves to escape its agreement. Telephone and Data Systems expects to receive a $10 per share special dividend following the close of spectrum sales to AT&T. AD's total debt fell to $672 million at the end of the third quarter, with the company holding cash and short-term investments of $325 million. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Nov 10
AD: Leadership Transition And T-Mobile Deal Signal Upside Ahead
Analysts have lowered their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure from $72.80 to $68.80. They cite recent adjustments to discount rates and downward revisions in projected profit margins.Narrative Update • Oct 27
T-Mobile Deal And Tower Agreements Will Drive Digital Infrastructure Transition
Analysts have revised their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure down from $75.50 to $72.80. They cited minor adjustments to discount rates and projected future earnings multiples as key drivers behind the updated valuation.Narrative Update • Aug 27
T-Mobile Partnership And Fiber Expansion Will Fuel Future Prospects
The sharp decline in consensus revenue growth forecasts, despite a significant improvement in net profit margin, has driven analysts to lower Array Digital Infrastructure’s fair value estimate from $80.75 to $75.50. What's in the News United States Cellular Corporation is changing its name to Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.Analysis Article • Jun 13
Investor Optimism Abounds United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) But Growth Is Lacking
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Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing United States Cellular Corporation's (NYSE:USM) CEO Compensation For The Time Being
Key Insights United States Cellular will host its Annual General Meeting on 20th of May CEO LT Therivel's total...Analysis Article • Mar 17
These 4 Measures Indicate That United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) Is Using Debt Extensively
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Feb 17
United States Cellular Corporation's (NYSE:USM) Business Is Yet to Catch Up With Its Share Price
When you see that almost half of the companies in the Wireless Telecom industry in the United States have...Analysis Article • Nov 29
Is United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) A Risky Investment?
Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...Seeking Alpha • Nov 02
United States Cellular Q3 Earnings: 2 Very Different Paths
Summary US Cellular's Q3 earnings were disappointing with misses on both EPS and Revenue. If the sale to T-Mobile is approved, US Cellular shareholders are likely to see significant upside from the sale price, additional spectrum sales, and remaining assets. If the sale is not approved, shareholders are left with a struggling and underinvested telecom business. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 23
United States Cellular Exits Wireless Business: What The T-Mobile And Verizon Deals Mean For Investors
Summary United States Cellular plans to sell its wireless operations and 30% of its spectrum to T-Mobile for $4.4 billion, exiting the wireless business by mid-2025. U.S. Cellular will retain 70% of its spectrum, 4,400 towers, and key investments, focusing on fiber infrastructure and fixed wireless broadband solutions. Combined, the $1 billion spectrum sale to Verizon and the T-Mobile deal will boost USM's cash by $3.4 billion and reduce debt by $2 billion. Despite revenue declines, USM stock's valuation remains attractive with a potential book value increase to $8 billion, justifying a "Buy" rating. My main cause for concern is the uncertainty regarding the actual details of the deals themselves and how they'll ultimately shape UScellular's balance sheet post-transaction. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 16
Revenues Not Telling The Story For United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM)
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 0.8x in the Wireless Telecom industry in the United States...
New Narrative • Aug 31
Monetizing Spectrum And Expanding 5G To Propel Growth Amidst Competitive Challenges
Enhanced network capacity with mid-band 5G deployment aimed at handling significant data traffic, hinting at better customer satisfaction and subscriber growth.Analysis Article • Jul 24
Here's Why United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) Has A Meaningful Debt Burden
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Jun 01
Subdued Growth No Barrier To United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) With Shares Advancing 53%
United States Cellular Corporation ( NYSE:USM ) shareholders have had their patience rewarded with a 53% share price...Analysis Article • May 14
Returns On Capital At United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) Have Hit The Brakes
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Analysis Article • Apr 17
United States Cellular Corporation's (NYSE:USM) Earnings Haven't Escaped The Attention Of Investors
When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...Analysis Article • Mar 19
Is United States Cellular (NYSE:USM) Using Too Much Debt?
David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$585k | US$244k | US$170m |
Compensation vs Market: Anthony J.'s total compensation ($USD584.79K) is below average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.23M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Insufficient data to compare Anthony J.'s compensation with company performance.
CEO
Anthony J. Carlson (38 yo)
less than a year
Tenure
US$584,790
Compensation
Mr. Anthony J. M. Carlson is President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. from November 16, 2025. Mr. Carlson was previously Vice President of Organizational Transf...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | less than a year | US$584.79k | 0.015% $ 647.3k | |
| EVP, CFO | no data | no data | no data | |
| Director of Investor Relations | no data | no data | no data | |
| General Counsel & Chief of Government Affairs | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior VP & Chief Marketing Officer | no data | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Information Technology | 3.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales & Operations | no data | no data | no data | |
| VP & Controller | 8.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| VP & Corporate Secretary | no data | no data | no data | |
| Vice President of Corporate Relations | no data | no data | no data |
3.3yrs
Average Tenure
60yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: AD's management team is considered experienced (3.3 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | no data | US$584.79k | 0.015% $ 647.3k | |
| EVP, CFO | 4yrs | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 23.3yrs | US$296.36k | 0.022% $ 957.6k | |
| Director Emeritus | 8yrs | US$195.50k | no data | |
| Non-Independent Chairman | 37.3yrs | US$91.97k | 0.052% $ 2.2m | |
| Director Emeritus | 9yrs | US$211.25k | no data | |
| Director | 42.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 3.3yrs | US$287.11k | 0.0079% $ 339.3k | |
| Director | less than a year | no data | no data | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$277.18k | 0.011% $ 472.2k |
6.0yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: AD's board of directors are considered experienced (6 years average tenure).
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/06 18:47 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/06 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
|---|---|
| William Power | Baird |
| Zachary Silver | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Michael Rollins | Citigroup Inc |