United States Cellular Corporation
USM
Rank in Stocks
#3775
United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications... United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications services across the U.S., offering essential voice, messaging, and data connectivity. The company supplies a comprehensive range of devices, including smartphones, tablets, wearable technology, mobile hotspots, routers, and Internet of Things (IoT) equipment. Customers can also acquire various accessories, such as protective cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards, alongside consumer electronics like audio products, home automation systems, and networking solutions. Devices and accessories are available for purchase through installment contracts. Beyond standard services, the company offers roaming capabilities, functions as a wireless eligible telecommunications carrier, and leases its wireless towers. It serves a diverse clientele of consumers, businesses, and government entities, managing 5.0 million connections across 21 states. This total includes 4.4 million postpaid, 0.5 million prepaid, and 0.1 million reseller and other connections. Products and services are distributed through multiple channels, including retail stores, direct sales, national third-party retailers, independent agents, e-commerce platforms, and telesales. Established in 1983 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States Cellular Corporation operates as a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Share Price
$51.29
Last synced: 2025-09-08
Market Cap
$4.41B
Change (1 day)
-2.38%
Change (1 year)
0.00%
Country
US
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Category
Communication Services
Operating Margin for United States Cellular Corporation (USM)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: -25.46%
According to United States Cellular Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is -25.46%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 3.56%.
Operating Margin history for United States Cellular Corporation from 2014 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | -25.46% | 7,856.25% |
| 2024 | -0.32% | -108.99% |
| 2023 | 3.56% | 114.46% |
| 2022 | 1.66% | -59.71% |
| 2021 | 4.12% | -3.96% |
| 2020 | 4.29% | 54.32% |
| 2019 | 2.78% | -30.15% |
| 2018 | 3.98% | -150.96% |
| 2017 | -7.81% | -750.83% |
| 2016 | 1.20% | -86.06% |
| 2015 | 8.61% | -334.60% |
| 2014 | -3.67% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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| 20.54% | -100.81% |
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| 20.30% | -100.80% |
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| 20.38% | -100.80% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.