New York, January 22, 2026, 20:53 (EST) — The market has closed.
- T-Mobile shares ended the day roughly 1% higher, closing at $185.39
- Company plans to redeem $3 billion of its 4.75% senior notes maturing in 2028 on Feb. 1
- The advertising appeals panel ruled that T-Mobile did not follow previous guidelines regarding its savings claims; investors now turn to February 11 for updates
T-Mobile US shares climbed roughly 1% to $185.39 on Thursday. Following the market close, the company announced that its T-Mobile USA division will redeem $3 billion of 4.75% senior notes maturing in 2028, effective Feb. 1. (Business Wire)
The debt move comes at a sensitive time for U.S. telecom stocks, as investors juggle concerns over balance-sheet discipline with ongoing network investments and a competitive pricing environment. For T-Mobile, retiring a sizable 2028 maturity cuts refinancing risk ahead of a packed schedule of investor events.
Thursday’s rise came alongside a stronger overall market. U.S. indexes closed up as investors drew some relief from President Donald Trump easing off tariff threats, with economic data showing signs of strength. “You do not know whether it is Christmas morning or Friday the 13th,” said Gregg Abella, CEO of Investment Partners Asset Management. (Reuters)
Simply put, the “senior notes” are corporate bonds, and a redemption means an early payoff. T-Mobile announced that holders will receive 100% of the principal plus any accrued interest up to, but not including, the redemption date.
Separately, the National Advertising Review Board, which handles appeals in BBB National Programs’ self-regulatory ad system, found that T-Mobile didn’t follow through on recommendations regarding cost-savings claims for its wireless plans. Rival Verizon had filed the original complaint. NARB ruled that even after T-Mobile updated its disclaimer, it still failed to make clear that the comparisons included extra services beyond basic cellular coverage. (GlobeNewswire)
Verizon shares climbed roughly 0.6%, with AT&T gaining about 0.4%, keeping the sector mostly aligned with the broader market bounce.
Benchmark’s Matthew Harrigan stood by his Buy rating on T-Mobile Wednesday, setting a $295 price target, data from TipRanks shows. (TipRanks)
On the flip side, paying down debt eats into cash reserves. If the advertising spat heats up or the sector sees another round of aggressive promotions, it could squeeze both margins and subscriber growth expectations.
With markets closed today, traders are set to monitor Friday’s session closely for any fallout from the post-close debt announcement and potential ripple effects from the ad-ruling news.
Mark your calendars: the bond redemption deadline hits Feb. 1. T-Mobile’s Q4 2025 earnings call and capital markets day update will follow on Feb. 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET. (T Mobile)
