T-Mobile US, Inc. · TMUS · FY2026 Q2 · Calendar Q3 2026

T-Mobile Q2 2026: Record NPS, Strong Postpaid Adds, EPS Beat Offset by Revenue Miss

T-Mobile's Q2 2026 results extend the narrative of network-led market share gains, with a record NPS of 46 and 277,000 postpaid net additions. EPS beat estimates by 15.4% ($2.99 vs. $2.59) but revenue narrowly missed ($22.79B vs. $22.95B). The stock fell 10.7% on the session despite the operational strength, likely reflecting investor disappointment that guidance was maintained rather than raised for a second consecutive quarter. The subsequent +8.2% drift suggests partial recovery as the market reassessed the fundamentals. At $185.32, the stock trades well below the analyst consensus target of $235.50, implying meaningful upside if execution continues.

Reported Before market openNASDAQCommunication Services $190.09B market cap
100quality score

Company context

Snapshot as of publication

T-Mobile US, Inc., alongside its subsidiaries, offers mobile telecommunications services across the United States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Catering to approximately 108.7 million subscribers, the company delivers essential voice, messaging, and data connectivity to customers in postpaid, prepaid, and wholesale segments. Beyond services, T-Mobile also supplies a broad array of wireless devices, such as smartphones, wearables, tablets, and other mobile communication gadgets, along with associated accessories.…

Earnings scorecard

Reported versus consensus
Reported EPS $2.99 Consensus $3
EPS surprise +15.4% Reported versus consensus
Reported revenue $22.79B Consensus $22.95B
Revenue surprise -0.7% Reported versus consensus

Market reaction

prior-close to event-session close
Stock move -10.7% Event window
SPY move -1.2% Same window
Abnormal move -9.5% Stock minus SPY
Volume 1.9× Versus trailing sessions
Subsequent drift +8.1% Up to 20 sessions
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Transcript intelligence

What changed

In Q2 2026, T-Mobile delivered postpaid net additions of 277,000, up from 217,000 in Q1. Postpaid revenue grew 13% year-over-year and core adjusted EBITDA rose 12%, while service revenue grew 9%. NPS reached a record 46, the highest among the U.S. big-three carriers. EPS came in at $2.99 versus a $2.59 estimate, but revenue of $22.79B trailed the $22.95B consensus. The company repurchased $2.5B in shares during the quarter. Unlike Q1, where full-year guidance was raised, management held targets steady at $77B service revenue and $10B capex. The stock dropped 10.7% on the report (volume 1.9x baseline) before recovering 8.2% in subsequent sessions.

Guidance delta

T-Mobile maintained its full-year guidance at $77 billion in service revenue and $10 billion in capex, unchanged from the raised outlook set in Q1 2026. The prior quarter had seen upward revisions to postpaid additions (950k-1.05M), service revenue (~$77B), and core adjusted EBITDA ($37.1-$37.5B). Holding guidance steady this quarter, rather than raising again, marks a notable shift from Q1's more aggressive posture.

Key takeaways

  • EPS beat estimates by 15.4% ($2.99 vs. $2.59 consensus), driven by double-digit postpaid revenue and EBITDA growth.
  • Revenue narrowly missed consensus ($22.79B vs. $22.95B), a -0.67% surprise.
  • Record NPS of 46, the highest ever among the U.S. big-three carriers, signals continued network quality advantage.
  • Postpaid net additions reached 277,000, up from 217,000 in Q1 2026.
  • Full-year guidance maintained at $77B service revenue and $10B capex, rather than raised as in Q1.
  • Share buybacks totaled $2.5B in Q2, continuing the capital return program.

Management priorities

  • Network superiority: Continuing 5G Advanced expansion and fixed wireless capacity to capture the 20M+ network-seeker market.
  • AI-native network: Expanding live translation beta and Dynamic CX features, with fallow-capacity model positioning for future AI and 6G traffic.
  • Spectrum acquisition: Pursuing C-band 2.0 and 2.7 GHz auctions to extend network leadership.
  • Enterprise growth: Appointing Chris Sambar as Chief Enterprise Officer to accelerate enterprise solutions.
  • Capital allocation: Disciplined share buybacks ($2.5B in Q2) while preserving flexibility for spectrum auctions.
  • Fiber JVs: Progressing fiber joint-venture partnerships and exploring new agreements.

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Sources

  1. Earnings call transcript and parsed analysis · 2026-07-23T17:03:54.684348+00:00
  2. FN2 earnings calendar · 2026-07-28T01:23:15.070317+00:00
  3. Polygon adjusted daily market bars · 2026-07-28T13:51:12.826965+00:00
  4. Financial Modeling Prep analyst price-target consensus and quote snapshot · 2026-07-28T13:51:12.823958+00:00

Methodology

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Transcript intelligence is a structured synthesis of the current and prior earnings-call analyses. Missing values stay missing and are never estimated.

By FN2 Research · Updated . For educational purposes only; not investment advice.