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FCC Shutdown Puts T-Mobile (TMUS, $67.27) and Sprint (S, $6.20) Proposed Merger on Hold Again

FCC Shutdown Puts T-Mobile (TMUS, $67.27) and Sprint (S, $6.20) Proposed Merger on Hold Again

For the second time in just four months, the $26 billion proposed merger between T-Mobile and Sprint has been put on hold after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) suspended most of its operation owing to a funding lapse.  

With the deal already getting the required approvals from CFIUS as well as cabinet agencies, FCC approval is the only major remaining hurdle for the successful closure of the deal.

Review of the proposed merger deal between the third and the fourth-largest U.S. wireless carriers was picked up by the FCC on the 3rd week of June, but then the review process was put on hold on September 11 after the companies submitted new documents. Consideration of the deal got underway again on December 4, at day 55 of its informal 180-day review timeline.

T-Mobile initially hoped for a first-quarter close of the deal. But now with the FCC becoming the latest victim of the ongoing impasse over federal government funding, the company expects the deal likely to close in the second-quarter as a long shutdown period means a much longer timeline for review of the transaction.

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TMUS in upward trend: price rose above 50-day moving average on November 09, 2026

TMUS moved above its 50-day moving average on November 09, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend. In 27 of 41 similar past instances, the stock price increased further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 66%.

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where TMUS's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, 14 of 28 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are 50%.

The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on November 04, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on TMUS as a result. In 45 of 84 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are 54%.

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for TMUS just turned positive on October 30, 2026. Looking at past instances where TMUS's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 27 of 52 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 52%.

Following a +4.36% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where TMUS advanced for three days, in 188 of 357 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 53%.

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 5 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.

TMUS broke above its upper Bollinger Band on November 09, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.

The Aroon Indicator for TMUS entered a downward trend on November 06, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is 49 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating strong sales and a profitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 52 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. TMUS’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is 64 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 67 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. TMUS’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 82, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 71 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly overvalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (3.089) is normal, around the industry mean (2.292). P/E Ratio (16.911) is within average values for comparable stocks, (-7.252). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.588) is also within normal values, averaging (8.005). Dividend Yield (0.025) settles around the average of (0.133) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (2.117) is also within normal values, averaging (5.777).

Notable companies

The most notable companies in this group are Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), AT&T (NYSE:T), Comcast Corp (NASDAQ:CMCSA), Lumen Technologies (NASDAQ:LUMN).

Industry description

Major telecommunications include companies that make communication possible across the globe – by providing voice and data transmission via multiple channels such as phone or the Internet, through airwaves or cables, through wires or wirelessly. The ease with which we connect with anyone, anywhere in the world is thanks in large part to the infrastructure created by the telecom industry. Some major telecom players include AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation.

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Major Telecommunications Industry is 17.61B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 714.84K to 225.96B. SFTBY holds the highest valuation in this group at 225.96B. The lowest valued company is CPROF at 714.84K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Major Telecommunications Industry was 2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 2%, and the average quarterly price growth was -6%. GOGO experienced the highest price growth at 50%, while CCOI experienced the biggest fall at -26%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Major Telecommunications Industry was -16%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was -63% and the average quarterly volume growth was -13%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 46
P/E Growth Rating: 56
Price Growth Rating: 58
SMR Rating: 72
Profit Risk Rating: 82
Seasonality Score: 5 (-100 ... +100)
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FCC Shutdown Puts T-Mobile (TMUS, $67.27) and Sprint (S, $6.20) Proposed Merger on Hold Again