Stock Analysis on Net
Stock Analysis on Net

T-Mobile US Inc. (NASDAQ:TMUS)

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Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

T-Mobile US Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

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3 months ended: Jun 30, 2026 Mar 31, 2026 Dec 31, 2025 Sep 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2025 Mar 31, 2025 Dec 31, 2024 Sep 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2024 Mar 31, 2024 Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021
Net income (loss)
Depreciation and amortization
Stock-based compensation expense
Deferred income tax expense
Bad debt expense
(Gains) losses from sales of receivables
Losses on redemption of debt
Impairment expense
(Gain) loss on remeasurement of disposal group held for sale
Accounts receivable
Equipment installment plan receivables
Inventory
Operating lease right-of-use assets
Other current and long-term assets
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities
Short- and long-term operating lease liabilities
Other current and long-term liabilities
Changes in operating assets and liabilities
Other, net
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash provided by operating activities
Purchases of property and equipment, including capitalized interest
Purchases of spectrum licenses and other intangible assets, including deposits
Proceeds from the sale of property, equipment and intangible assets
Proceeds from sales of tower sites
Proceeds related to beneficial interests in securitization transactions
Acquisition of companies, net of cash acquired
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net
Other, net
Net cash used in investing activities
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt, net
Repayments of financing lease obligations
Repayments of short-term debt for purchases of inventory, property and equipment and other financial liabilities
Repayments of long-term debt
Repurchases of common stock
Dividends on common stock
Tax withholdings on share-based awards
Cash payments for debt prepayment or debt extinguishment costs
Other, net
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash
Change in cash and cash equivalents, including restricted cash

Based on: 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2026-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2025-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2025-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2024-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2023-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2022-03-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-12-31), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-09-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-06-30), 10-Q (reporting date: 2021-03-31).


The financial trajectory over the analyzed period is characterized by a substantial increase in operating cash generation and a strategic shift toward aggressive shareholder returns. Net income has demonstrated significant growth, evolving from approximately $933 million in March 2021 to consistently exceeding $2 billion per quarter by 2023, reaching a peak of $3.2 billion in June 2026. This growth is mirrored in the net cash provided by operating activities, which rose from $3.66 billion in early 2021 to $7.5 billion by mid-2026, indicating enhanced operational efficiency and cash flow conversion.

Operational Cash Flow and Non-Cash Adjustments
The expansion of operating cash flow is supported by consistent non-cash adjustments. Depreciation and amortization remained a primary add-back, generally fluctuating between $3.1 billion and $4.3 billion per quarter. While net income surged, the "Changes in operating assets and liabilities" consistently acted as a drag on cash flow, typically resulting in quarterly outflows ranging from $500 million to over $2 billion, largely driven by movements in accounts receivable and operating lease liabilities.
Investment Strategy and Capital Expenditure
Capital expenditures for property and equipment have remained relatively stable, generally oscillating between $2 billion and $3.5 billion per quarter. Investment in spectrum licenses and intangible assets exhibits high volatility, with massive periodic expenditures, most notably $8.9 billion in March 2021 and $2.4 billion in September 2024. A notable shift occurred in 2025, with significant cash outflows directed toward investments in unconsolidated affiliates, peaking at $3.07 billion in September 2025.
Capital Allocation and Shareholder Distributions
A marked transition toward returning capital to shareholders is evident starting in late 2022. Share repurchases became a primary use of cash, frequently exceeding $2 billion to $4 billion per quarter. Additionally, a regular dividend program was established in late 2023, with quarterly payments increasing from $747 million to over $1.1 billion by mid-2026. These distributions are funded by a combination of strong operating cash flows and strategic debt issuance, such as the $7.77 billion in long-term debt proceeds recorded in March 2025.
Debt and Liquidity Management
Debt management is characterized by a cyclical pattern of large-scale issuances followed by consistent repayments. Long-term debt repayments have remained frequent, with a significant peak of $6.4 billion in March 2026. The net effect on cash and cash equivalents fluctuates considerably due to the timing of these financing activities and the scale of investing outflows, leading to alternating quarters of net cash increases and decreases.