Summary
MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (operating as T-Mobile US, Inc.) reported solid revenue growth in the second quarter and first half of 2011, driven by a substantial increase in its customer base. Total revenues grew by 19% year-over-year for the quarter and 21% for the first half. Service revenues, the primary driver, saw a 21% increase for the quarter and 22% for the half, indicating strong demand for its wireless services, particularly with the ongoing rollout of 4G LTE. The company also demonstrated improved profitability, with net income increasing by 6% for the quarter and 37% for the first half, signaling effective cost management despite network expansion. The company's balance sheet shows a significant increase in cash and cash equivalents, up from $796.5 million at the end of 2010 to $1.86 billion by June 30, 2011. This liquidity is supported by robust operating cash flows. However, the company's long-term debt also increased, largely due to new debt issuances under its senior secured credit facility to fund network expansion and general corporate purposes. Investors should note the company's continued investment in its network infrastructure, particularly for 4G LTE, which is crucial for future growth and competitive positioning.
Financial Highlights
49 data points| Revenue | $1.21B |
| Cost of Revenue | $708.56M |
| Gross Profit | $500.89M |
| SG&A Expenses | $154.56M |
| Operating Expenses | $999.20M |
| Operating Income | $210.25M |
| Interest Expense | $66.98M |
| Net Income | $84.33M |
| EPS (Basic) | $0.46 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $0.46 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 180.11M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 182.70M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total revenues increased by 19% to $1.21 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2011, and by 21% to $2.40 billion for the six months ended June 30, 2011.
- 2Service revenues grew significantly, up 21% for the quarter and 22% for the six-month period, indicating strong customer adoption and demand.
- 3Net income increased by 6% to $84.3 million for the quarter and by 37% to $140.7 million for the six-month period, demonstrating improved profitability.
- 4Cash and cash equivalents significantly increased to $1.86 billion as of June 30, 2011, from $796.5 million as of December 31, 2010.
- 5Long-term debt rose to $4.71 billion as of June 30, 2011, from $3.76 billion as of December 31, 2010, primarily due to new debt issuances.
- 6Capital expenditures were $451.6 million for the first six months of 2011, primarily for network expansion and 4G LTE deployment.
- 7Average Revenue Per User (ARPU) saw a modest increase to $40.49 for the quarter and $40.46 for the six-month period.