GET DAILY SIGNALSIs Sprint(S, $5.66)-T-Mobile(TMUS, $71.75) $26.5 billion deal in trouble?
The proposed merger of telecom companies Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US is reportedly be facing a regulatory hurdle.
Citing people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal reported that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is skeptical of the $26.5 billion all-stock acquisition of Sprint by T-Mobile over antitrust concerns.
The proposed acquisition, which was first announced nearly a year ago, is apparently under the DOJ’s scanner as the Department is questioning the companies' arguments that the merged entity would create efficiencies, as reported by the Journal citing people familiar with the matter.
However, T-Mobile CEO John Legere tweeted about the report, "The premise of this story, as summarized in the first paragraph, is simply untrue. Out of respect for the process, we have no further comment."
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Momentum Indicator for S turns positive, indicating new upward trend
S saw its Momentum Indicator move above the 0 level on October 27, 2026. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new upward move. Traders may want to consider buying the stock or buying call options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 99 similar instances where the indicator turned positive. In 79 of the 99 cases, the stock moved higher in the following days. The odds of a move higher are at 80%.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for S just turned positive on October 27, 2026. Looking at past instances where S's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in 37 of 49 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 76%.
S moved above its 50-day moving average on October 23, 2026 date and that indicates a change from a downward trend to an upward trend.
Following a +6.88% 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where S advanced for three days, in 225 of 295 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are 76%.
S may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In 161 of 209 cases where S Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are 77%.
Bearish Trend Analysis
The 10-day RSI Indicator for S moved out of overbought territory on October 12, 2026. This could be a bearish sign for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 23 similar instances where the indicator moved out of overbought territory. In 16 of the 23 cases, the stock moved lower in the following days. This puts the odds of a move lower at 70%.
The Stochastic Oscillator has been in the overbought zone for 2 days. Expect a price pull-back in the near future.
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where S declined for three days, the price rose further in 50 of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are 78%.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of 29 (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued 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 (6.178) is normal, around the industry mean (15.799). P/E Ratio (-25.206) is within average values for comparable stocks, (60.453). Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.010) is also within normal values, averaging (3.648). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.211) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (7.067) is also within normal values, averaging (103.889).
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is 36 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. S’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 73 (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than 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 SMR rating for this company is 96 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable 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 Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is 100 (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. S’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 91, placing this stock worse than average.
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a provider of wireless and wired telecommunications services
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