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Purchase Obligation

T-Mobile US Purchase Obligation increased by 9.8% to $15.81B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ3 2023

How to read this metric

An increase suggests expanding operational commitments or long-term capital projects, while a decrease may indicate reduced future operational requirements.

Detailed definition

Represents the total future payment commitments under non-cancelable contracts for goods or services. This metric highli...

Peer comparison

Standard across capital-intensive industries; peers often disclose these in the contractual obligations table.

Metric ID: purchase_obligation

Historical Data

11 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25
Value$2.30B$2.20B$2.40B$2.50B$2.70B$2.90B$2.80B$2.70B$14.24B$14.40B$15.81B
QoQ Change-4.3%+9.1%+4.2%+8.0%+7.4%-3.4%-3.6%+427.3%+1.1%+9.8%
YoY Change+8.7%+22.7%+20.8%+12.0%+0.0%
Range$2.20B$15.81B
CAGR+116.2%
Avg YoY Growth+12.9%
Median YoY Growth+12.0%
Current Streak3 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T-Mobile US's purchase obligation?
T-Mobile US (TMUS) reported purchase obligation of $15.81B in Q3 2025.
What does purchase obligation mean?
The total amount of money the company is contractually obligated to pay for future goods and services.