Why These 15 Telecom Stocks Are Surging In 2025

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13. United States Cellular Corp (NYSE:USM)

Number of Hedge Fund Holders In Q4 2024: 19

United States Cellular Corp (NYSE:USM) sells wireless telecom services.

The stock is up significantly so far in 2025 as the company entered into agreements with Verizon and AT&T to sell substantial portions of its spectrum assets. The Verizon deal involves $1 billion worth of AWS, Cellular, and PCS licenses, while the AT&T agreement includes $1.018 billion for 3.45 GHz and 700 MHz licenses.

These transactions collectively represent approximately $2.02 billion in total consideration for about 70 percent of the company’s spectrum holdings.

Earlier, UScellular announced an agreement to sell its wireless operations and 30 percent of its wireless spectrum licenses to T-Mobile. This transaction is expected to close in mid-2025.

The consensus price target of $86.33 implies 26.12% upside.

USM stock is up 9.23% year-to-date.

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