United States Cellular 株価情報 (NYSE: USM)

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United States Cellular

us Cellular is a regional wireless carrier that serves about 4.5 million customers spread across four major geographic clusters: the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. These service territories encompass a total population of about 32 million people. The vast majority of the markets the firm serves are rural or second/third-tier cities, with only the greater Milwaukee and Oklahoma City regions boasting populations greater than 1 million. us Cellular also owns a 5.5% stake in Verizon Wireless' Los Angeles operations and, unlike its wireless carrier peers, owns most of its own towers. The firm has agreed to sell its wireless operations and 30% of its wireless spectrum licenses to T-Mobile, a transaction that it expects to close in mid-2025.

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United States Cellular Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) has agreed with AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses for <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/n41803957/uscellular-announces-sale-of-select-spectrum-assets-to-at-t-for-1-018-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">$1.018 billion</a>.
The transaction aligns with UScellular's strategy, announced in May 2024, to capitalize on its remaining spectrum assets, which are not included in the proposed sale to T-Mobile US Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>).
This sale follows <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/10/41403665/us-cellular-sells-key-spectrum-licenses-to-verizon-in-1b-deal" rel="noreferrer noopener">agreements made in</a> October 2024 to sell other retained licenses to Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) and two additional mobile network operators.
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Laurent C. Therivel, President and CEO of UScellular, emphasized the value generated through recent deals, noting that AT&amp;T's inclusion as a buyer expands the roster of networks set to benefit from UScellular's assets.
Therivel expressed confidence that AT&amp;T will utilize the acquired licenses to support communities across the U.S.
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With this transaction and previous agreements, UScellular has established deals to monetize around 55% of its spectrum holdings (excluding mmWave) on an MHz-Pops basis.
These deals collectively amount to approximately $2.02 billion. Once the proposed T-Mobile transaction is finalized, UScellular will have agreements to monetize approximately 70% of its overall spectrum assets.
Therivel added that UScellular would retain 1.86 billion MHz-Pops of low- and mid-band spectrum and 17.2 billion MHz-Pops of mmWave spectrum. He highlighted the strategic value of UScellular's C-band licenses, which offer competitive mid-band frequencies, strong support in the 5G ecosystem, and extended build-out timelines through 2029 and 2033.
This flexibility allows UScellular to leverage or sell these assets in the future, with plans to explore further monetization options for the C-band and other remaining spectrum.
The agreement involves selling 1,250 million MHz-Pops of 3.45 GHz licenses and 331 million MHz-Pops of 700 MHz B/C block licenses to AT&amp;T for $1.018 billion, subject to potential adjustments outlined in the purchase agreement.
The transaction's completion hinges on closing the T-Mobile deal and obtaining regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.
Some licenses to be transferred to AT&amp;T are partially owned by a third party. Their sale will depend on UScellular's purchase of remaining equity in the third party, which is pending regulatory approval. These licenses account for around 15% of the MHz-Pops covered in this sale.
TDS, which holds an 83% stake in UScellular, has formally approved the transaction with AT&amp;T.
AT&amp;T generated $10.24 billion in operating cash flow and $5.095 billion in free cash flow for the <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41485572/at-t-q3-earnings-strong-postpaid-phone-adds-adj-ebitda-growth-4-4b-impairment-charge-and-more" rel="noreferrer noopener">September 30, 2024 quarter</a>. T is down 0.94%.
Price Action: USM stock is up 0.20% at $65.28 at the last check on Thursday.
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<li>Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss upgraded United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announced a price target of $86. United States Cellular shares closed at $65.15 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/USM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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General

United States Cellular shares are trading higher after the company announced an agreement with AT&T to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses for $1.018 billion.

The transaction is part of the objective UScellular announced on May 28, 2024, to opportunistically monetize the spectrum that was not included in the proposed sale to T-Mobile; and follows the transactions previously announced on October 18, 2024, to sell a portion of the retained spectrum licenses to Verizon and two other mobile network operators.
Following this transaction, as well as those previously announced, UScellular will have reached definitive agreements to monetize approximately 55%, measured on a MHz-Pops basis, of the spectrum holdings (excluding mmWave) that were excluded from the proposed sale to T-Mobile, for a total consideration of approximately $2.02 billion. &nbsp;

Asset Sales

United States Cellular Enters Agreement With AT&T To Sell Portion Of Its Retained Spectrum Licenses For Total Consideration Of $1.018B

Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss upgrades United States Cellular (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform and announces $86 price target.

Price Target

Raymond James Upgrades United States Cellular to Outperform, Announces $86 Price Target

Wells Fargo analyst Eric Luebchow maintains United States Cellular (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $75 to $85.

Wells Fargo Maintains Overweight on United States Cellular, Raises Price Target to $85

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United States Cellular shares are trading lower after the company reported worse-than-expeted Q3 revenue results and revised its FY24 service revenue guidance.

In the current market session, United States Cellular Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) stock price is at $60.80, after a 1.62% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 5.15%, and in the past year, by 37.70%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Comparing United States Cellular P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of 19.65 in the Wireless Telecommunication Services industry, United States Cellular Inc. has a higher P/E ratio of 74.46. Shareholders might be inclined to think that United States Cellular Inc. might perform better than its industry group. It's also possible that the stock is overvalued. 

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In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: United States Cellular

Guidance

UScellular Revises FY24 Service Revenues Outlook From $2.95B- $3.05B To $2.95B - $3.0B

United States Cellular (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.13 by 100 percent. This is unchanged from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $922.00 million which missed the analyst consensus estimate of $939.81 million by 1.89 percent. This is a 4.26 percent decrease over sales of $963.00 million the same period last year.

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United States Cellular Q3 2024 Adj EPS $0.26 Beats $0.13 Estimate, Sales $922.00M Miss $939.81M Estimate

As Verizon Communications Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) and AT&amp;T Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/T#NYSE">T</a>) prepare to release their third quarter earnings, the stage is set for a head-to-head clash between the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/T/news">two telecom giants</a>. 
Verizon reports Tuesday with analysts expecting $1.18 EPS and $33.43 billion in revenue, while AT&amp;T follows up on Wednesday with consensus estimates of 57 cents EPS and $30.44 billion in revenue. 
Both companies have seen significant year-to-date stock recoveries, but who's leading the charge as they head into their respective earnings calls?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Verizon: Spectrum Play Meets Bullish Sentiment</h2>
Verizon's year-to-date gains of 12.67% may pale in comparison to AT&amp;T, but the technical signals surrounding Verizon stock are flashing green. 
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Verizon stock, currently trading at $43.81, is supported by its eight-day simple moving average (SMA) of $43.55. Its 50-day SMA of $42.96 and 200-day SMA of $41.05 indicate a bullish trend in the near term.
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The Moving Average Convergence/Divergence (MACD) sits at 0.12, indicating bullish momentum, although the Relative Strength Index (RSI) of 51.77 suggests a slightly overbought status. While Verizon's technical outlook remains positive, its recent acquisition of spectrum licenses from United States Cellular Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) for $1 billion is likely to boost future growth, keeping the company in a strong competitive stance.
But the stock is teetering on its 20-day SMA of $44.12, giving some analysts pause ahead of earnings. Verizon will need to deliver solid financials on Tuesday to maintain its upward trend, particularly with its recent $3.3 billion deal to lease wireless towers across the U.S., adding long-term operational strength.
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">AT&amp;T: Strikes Behind, Stock Surge Ahead?</h2>
AT&amp;T has rebounded in a big way, with its stock up 26.23% year-to-date. 
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At a current price of $21.78, AT&amp;T has firmly planted itself above its eight-day SMA ($21.55), 20-day SMA ($21.73) and 50-day SMA ($20.98), indicating solid buying momentum. 
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Like Verizon, AT&amp;T is also benefiting from bullish technical signals, including a MACD of 0.16. The stock is trading in the upper range of its Bollinger Bands, signaling strong bullish momentum that aligns with the positive outlook from many analysts.
Additionally, AT&amp;T recently ratified agreements with the CWA, covering over 23,000 employees, and ensuring long-term labor peace. With a 19% wage increase locked in for Southeast employees, the carrier is laying the groundwork for steady operations—key as it gears up for its earnings. 
However, the long-term question remains: can AT&amp;T maintain its stock surge in the face of rising competition and slower 5G growth?
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Who Takes The Earnings Crown?</h2>
With both companies positioned in bullish territory, the deciding factor may ultimately hinge on their upcoming earnings performance.
Verizon&#8217;s spectrum deals and wireless tower agreements may offer longer-term strategic advantages, but AT&amp;T's strong labor agreements and impressive stock performance show it's not backing down from the fight.
As both telecom giants report earnings this week, investors will be watching closely to see who will come out on top. Will Verizon's strategic moves win out, or will AT&amp;T's stock momentum carry it to new heights?
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Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) will release earnings results for its third quarter, before the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/VZ/earnings">opening bell on Tuesday, Oct. 22,</a>
Analysts expect the New York-based company to report quarterly earnings at $1.18 per share. That&#8217;s up from $1.11 per share in the year-ago period. Verizon projects to report revenue of $33.43 billion for the recent quarter, compared to $30.48 billion a year earlier, according to data from <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a>.
United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) recently agreed to sell part of its retained spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion.
With the recent buzz around Verizon, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, Verizon offers an annual dividend yield of 6.16%. That&#8217;s a quarterly dividend of 67.75 cents per share ($2.71 a year).
To figure out how to earn $500 monthly from Verizon, we start with the yearly target of $6,000 ($500 x 12 months).
Next, we take this amount and divide it by Verizon $2.71 dividend: $6,000 / $2.71 = 2,214 shares
So, an investor would need to own approximately $97,394 worth of Verizon, or 2,214 shares to generate a monthly dividend income of $500.
Assuming a more conservative goal of $100 monthly ($1,200 annually), we do the same calculation: $1,200 / $2.71 = 443 shares, or $19,488 to generate a monthly dividend income of $100.
Note that dividend yield can change on a rolling basis, as the dividend payment and the stock price both fluctuate over time.
The dividend yield is calculated by dividing the annual dividend payment by the current stock price. As the stock price changes, the dividend yield will also change.
For example, if a stock pays an annual dividend of $2 and its current price is $50, its dividend yield would be 4%. However, if the stock price increases to $60, the dividend yield would decrease to 3.33% ($2/$60).
Conversely, if the stock price decreases to $40, the dividend yield would increase to 5% ($2/$40).
Further, the dividend payment itself can also change over time, which can also impact the dividend yield. If a company increases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will increase even if the stock price remains the same. Similarly, if a company decreases its dividend payment, the dividend yield will decrease.
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<li>Wave Life Sciences Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WVE#NASDAQ">WVE</a>) shares jumped 67.35% after the company achieved its first-ever therapeutic RNA editing in humans from its RestorAATion-2 trial of WVE-006 for <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41359843" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency</a>. Several analysts raised the price <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/wve/analyst-ratings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">target on the stock</a>.</li>
<li>Longboard Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LBPH#NASDAQ">LBPH</a>) gained 52.21% after the company announced it would be acquired by Lundbeck <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41313129" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">for $60 per share in cash</a>.</li>
<li>Wolfspeed, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WOLF#NYSE">WOLF</a>) shares rocketed 42.44% after signing a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms for up to $750 million in proposed direct funding under <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41339603" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">the CHIPS and Science Act</a>.</li>
<li>CleanSpark, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLSK#NASDAQ">CLSK</a>) stock upped 34.10% last week after Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41386011" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">rose above $67,000</a>.</li>
<li>Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYS: TDS) soared 26.03% after the company announced its subsidiary, United State Cellular Corp (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>), <a href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/41403665" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">selling select spectrum licenses</a> in the AWS and PCS bands.</li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>) shares increased 15.31%. The company will report third-quarter <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">financial results on November 6</a>.</li>
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U.S. stocks traded mostly higher toward the end of trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining over 100 points on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.04% to 43,258.31 while the NASDAQ rose 0.67% to 18,496.61. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.40% to 5,865.01.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares jumped by 1% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, energy shares fell by 0.5%.
Top Headline
Schlumberger N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLB#NYSE">SLB</a>) reported mixed third-quarter results.
Revenue grew 10.2% year over year to $9.159 billion, missing the consensus of $9.25 billion. Adjusted EPS increased 14% to 89 cents, above the consensus of 88 cents.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) shares shot up 7% to $62.56 after the company announced the sale of a portion of its retained spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion.</li>
<li>Shares of Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRUG#NASDAQ">DRUG</a>) got a boost, surging 159% to $56.25. The company announced a $35 million non-brokered private placement.</li>
<li>SOBR Safe, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) shares were also up, gaining 27% to $10.10 after the company announced it filed a form RW and will not pursue a public offering at this time.</li>
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Equities Trading DOWN
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<li>MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGPI#NASDAQ">MGPI</a>) shares dropped 25% to $60.96 after the company issued soft preliminary guidance and lowered its 2024 financial outlook.</li>
<li>Shares of Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LILM#NASDAQ">LILM</a>) were down 15% to $0.4917. On Thursday, Canaccord Genuity downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut its price target from $1.85 to $0.70.</li>
<li>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) was down, falling 6% to $59.83 after the company cut its third-quarter outlook.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 1.5% to $69.62 while gold traded up 0.9% at $2,731.20.
Silver traded up 4.9% to $33.325 on Friday, while copper rose 1.5% to $4.3880.
Euro zone
European shares closed mostly higher today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.21%, Germany's DAX rose 0.38% and France's CAC 40 climbed 0.39%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index rose 0.17%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.32%.
Construction output in the Eurozone fell by 2.5% year-over-year in August compared to a revised 2.3% decline in the previous month. The current account surplus in the Eurozone increased to €35.2 billion in August from €26.8 billion in the year-ago period.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.18%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbing 3.61%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 2.91% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.27%.
Economics
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<li>Building permits declined by 2.9% to an annual rate of 1.428 million in September.</li>
<li>The total number of active U.S. oil rigs rose by one to 482 rigs this week, Baker Hughes Inc reported.</li>
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U.S. stocks traded mostly higher midway through trading, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Friday.
The Dow traded up 0.03% to 43,252.87 while the NASDAQ rose 0.55% to 18,474.05. The S&amp;P 500 also rose, gaining, 0.33% to 5,861.03.
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Leading and Lagging Sectors Communication services shares jumped by 1.2% on Friday.
In trading on Friday, energy shares fell by 1%.
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American Express Co (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AXP#NYSE">AXP</a>) shares fell around 5% on Friday after the company reported results for the third quarter.
The company said quarterly revenue (net of interest expense) grew 8% year-on-year to $16.64 billion, marginally missing the analyst consensus estimate of $16.67 billion. Adjusted EPS of $3.49 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $3.28.
Equities Trading UP &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
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<li>United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) shares shot up 12% to $65.62 after the company announced the sale of a portion of its retained spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion.</li>
<li>Shares of Bright Minds Biosciences Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DRUG#NASDAQ">DRUG</a>) got a boost, surging 196% to $64.35. The company announced a $35 million non-brokered private placement.</li>
<li>SOBR Safe, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SOBR#NASDAQ">SOBR</a>) shares were also up, gaining 55% to $12.30 after the company announced it filed a form RW and will not pursue a public offering at this time.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Equities Trading DOWN</h3>
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<li>MGP Ingredients, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGPI#NASDAQ">MGPI</a>) shares dropped 26% to $60.24 after the company issued soft preliminary guidance and lowered its 2024 financial outlook.</li>
<li>Shares of Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LILM#NASDAQ">LILM</a>) were down 11% to $0.5101. On Thursday, Canaccord Genuity downgraded the stock from Buy to Hold and cut its price target from $1.85 to $0.70.</li>
<li>CVS Health Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVS#NYSE">CVS</a>) was down, falling 8% to $58.77 after the company cut its third-quarter outlook.</li>
</ul>
Commodities In commodity news, oil traded down 1.2% to $69.84 while gold traded up 0.9% at $2,731.90.
Silver traded up 2.9% to $32.705 on Friday, while copper rose 1.2% to $4.3785.
Euro zone
European shares were mixed today. The eurozone's STOXX 600 rose 0.1%, Germany's DAX rose 0.31% and France's CAC 40 climbed 0.35%. Spain's IBEX 35 Index fell 0.1%, while London's FTSE 100 fell 0.52%.
Construction output in the Eurozone fell by 2.5% year-over-year in August compared to a revised 2.3% decline in the previous month. The current account surplus in the Eurozone increased to €35.2 billion in August from €26.8 billion in the year-ago period.
Asia Pacific Markets
Asian markets closed higher on Friday, with Japan's Nikkei 225 gaining 0.18%, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index climbing 3.61%, China's Shanghai Composite Index gaining 2.91% and India's BSE Sensex gaining 0.27%.
Economics
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<li>U.S. housing starts fell by 0.5% from the previous month to an annualized rate of 1.354 million units in September.</li>
<li>Building permits declined by 2.9% to an annual rate of 1.428 million in September.</li>
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U.S. stocks were mixed , with the Nasdaq Composite gaining around 100 points on Friday.
Shares of Autoliv, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ALV#NYSE">ALV</a>) rose sharply during Friday's session after the company reported better-than-expected <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41403377/autoliv-surges-despite-mixed-q3-results-chinese-market-mix-drags-performance">third-quarter sales results</a>.
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $1.84, missing the analyst consensus of $1.95. Quarterly revenues of $2.56 billion topped the street view of $2.53 billion.
Autoliv shares jumped 5.5% to $99.13 on Friday.
Here are some other big stocks recording gains in today's session.
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<li>Oklo Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OKLO#NYSE">OKLO</a>) gained 19% to $18.73. Amazon Web Services recently announced plans to invest over $500 million in nuclear power.</li>
<li>NANO Nuclear Energy Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>) gained 18.7% to $22.25.</li>
<li>Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>) climbed 18% to $29.80.</li>
<li>Peloton Interactive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PTON#NASDAQ">PTON</a>) gained 14% to $6.01. Peloton Interactive will release its first quarter fiscal 2025 results before the opening bell on Thursday, Oct. 31.</li>
<li>Uxin Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UXIN#NASDAQ">UXIN</a>) jumped 13.1% to $6.47. Uxin recently announced a strategic partnership with Wuhan City Economic &amp; Technological Development Zone.</li>
<li>United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) gained 13.1% to $66.39. after the company announced the sale of a portion of its retained spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion.</li>
<li>XCHG Limited (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XCH#NASDAQ">XCH</a>) gained 12.7% to $22.08.</li>
<li>ClearPoint Neuro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CLPT#NASDAQ">CLPT</a>) surged 11.2% to $13.42. ClearPoint Neuro will release financial results for its 2024 third quarter on Thursday, Nov. 7, after the market close.</li>
<li>Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) gained 10.5% to $759.82 following upbeat quarterly results.</li>
<li>IonQ, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NASDAQ">IONQ</a>) surged 8.8% to $13.61. IonQ will report third quarter financial results on Nov. 6.</li>
<li>Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ISRG#NASDAQ">ISRG</a>) gained 8.8% to $515.57 following better-than-expected third-quarter financial results.</li>
<li>Nokia Oyj (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NOK#NYSE">NOK</a>) gained 6.3% to $4.6150. Nokia recently company reported worse-than-expected third-quarter EPS and sales.</li>
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United States Cellular Corporation&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>) shares are trading higher on Friday after the company agreed to sell part of its retained spectrum licenses to Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VZ#NYSE">VZ</a>) <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/10/n41399651/uscellular-announces-sale-of-select-spectrum-assets-for-1-0-billion" rel="noreferrer noopener">for $1.0 billion.</a>
In particular, the company agreed to sell 663 million MHz POPs of its Cellular (850 MHz) spectrum, along with 11 million MHz POPs of AWS and 19 million MHz POPs of PCS licenses, to Verizon.
The purchase price will be paid in cash, with possible adjustments as outlined in the agreement.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TDS#NYSE">TDS</a>), as the 82% majority shareholder of US Cellular, has provided written consent approving the Verizon transaction.
Apart from this, the company has entered agreements with two other mobile network operators to sell other selected spectrum licenses.
United States Cellular plans to sell 12 million MHz POPs of its spectrum licenses in the CBRS, C-Band, and 700 MHz B/C Block bands to two other mobile network operators.
These deals are subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions, though the buyers and terms remain undisclosed.
After these transactions, US Cellular will retain 3.4 billion MHz POPs of low and mid-band spectrum (700 MHz, 3.45GHz, CBRS, and C-Band) and 17.2 billion MHz POPs of mmWave spectrum.
These transactions align with the company&#8217;s plan to monetize <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/24/05/39036795/t-mobiles-4-4b-us-cellular-and-tds-deal-promises-enhanced-rural-5g-coverage" rel="noreferrer noopener">spectrum not included in the proposed sale</a> to T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TMUS#NASDAQ">TMUS</a>).
Each of these transactions is contingent upon the successful closing of proposed sale to T-Mobile.
Notably, in May 2024, T-Mobile US agreed to acquire substantially all of&nbsp;the United States Cellular&nbsp;and&nbsp;TDS wireless operations, including wireless customers and stores, as well as certain specified spectrum assets for $4.4 billion in the transaction in a combination of cash and up to $2.0 billion of debt.
Verizon ended the first half of 2024 with a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/39883078" rel="noreferrer noopener">free cash flow&nbsp;of&nbsp;$8.5 billion</a>.
Price Action: USM shares are up 11.9% at $65.71 at the last check Friday.
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US Cellular Sells Key Spectrum Licenses To Verizon In $1B Deal

United States Cellular shares are trading higher after the company announced the sale of a portion of its retained spectrum licenses to Verizon for $1 billion.

Additionally,&nbsp;UScellular has entered into agreements with two other mobile network operators for the sale of other selected spectrum licenses. The transactions are part of the objective&nbsp;UScellular announced on&nbsp;May 28, 2024, to opportunistically monetize the spectrum that was not included in the proposed sale to T-Mobile.
UScellular reached an agreement with Verizon to sell 663 million MHz POPs of its Cellular (850 MHz) spectrum licenses as well as 11 million MHz POPs of its AWS and 19 million MHz POPs of its PCS licenses for a total of&nbsp;$1.0 billion.
The purchase price is payable in cash and subject to certain potential adjustments specified in the purchase agreement. The transaction with Verizon is subject to the receipt of regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions.

United States Cellular Enters Agreement With Verizon To Sell Portion Of Its Retained Spectrum Licenses For Total Consideration Of $1B

Disclosed on August 7, Kevin Lowell, EVP at United States Cellular (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/USM#NYSE">USM</a>), executed a substantial insider sell as per the latest SEC filing.
What Happened: Lowell's recent Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000821130/000082113024000055//Archives/edgar/data/821130/000082113024000055/0000821130-24-000055-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Wednesday unveiled the sale of 37,597 shares of United States Cellular. The total transaction value is $1,855,035.
United States Cellular shares are trading down 0.0% at $52.19 at the time of this writing on Thursday morning.
<h3>Unveiling the Story Behind United States Cellular</h3>
us Cellular is a regional wireless carrier that serves about 4.5 million customers spread across four major geographic clusters: the Midwest, mid-Atlantic, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. These service territories encompass a total population of about 32 million people. The vast majority of the markets the firm serves are rural or second/third-tier cities, with only the greater Milwaukee and Oklahoma City regions boasting populations greater than 1 million. us Cellular also owns a 5.5% stake in Verizon Wireless' Los Angeles operations and, unlike its wireless carrier peers, owns most of its own towers. The firm has agreed to sell its wireless operations and 30% of its wireless spectrum licenses to T-Mobile, a transaction that it expects to close in mid-2025.
<h3>Key Indicators: United States Cellular's Financial Health</h3>
Negative Revenue Trend: Examining United States Cellular's financials over 3 months reveals challenges. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -3.13% in revenue growth, reflecting a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Communication Services sector.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: With a low gross margin of 57.82%, the company exhibits below-average profitability, signaling potential struggles in cost efficiency compared to its industry peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): With an EPS below industry norms, United States Cellular exhibits below-average bottom-line performance with a current EPS of 0.2.
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Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 0.83, United States Cellular adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
Valuation Analysis:
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: United States Cellular's stock is currently priced at a premium level, as reflected in the higher-than-average P/E ratio of 62.88.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: The P/S ratio of 1.2 is lower than the industry average, implying a discounted valuation for United States Cellular's stock in relation to sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): At 8.25, the company's EV/EBITDA ratio outperforms industry norms, reflecting positive market perception. This positioning indicates optimistic expectations for the company's future performance.
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Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>Why Insider Activity Matters in Finance</h3>
It's important to note that insider transactions alone should not dictate investment decisions, but they can provide valuable insights.
Within the legal framework, an "insider" is defined as any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities as per Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and major hedge funds. These insiders are mandated to disclose their transactions through a Form 4 filing, to be submitted within two business days of the transaction.
The initiation of a new purchase by a company insider serves as a strong indication that they expect the stock to rise.
However, insider sells may not always signal a bearish view and can be influenced by various factors.
<h3>Essential Transaction Codes Unveiled</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
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U.S. Cellular to sell select spectrum assets to AT&T for $1.018B

UScellular to sell select spectrum assets to AT&T for $1.018B

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