Telephone and Data Systems Inc • TDS

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Calendar
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Ex dividend date
15 Dec 2025
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Next Dividend Payment
30 Dec 2025
About Telephone and Data Systems Inc
Ticker
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TDS
Trading on
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NYSE
ISIN
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US8794338298
Industry
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Telecom Services
Sector
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Communication Services
CEO
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Walter C. D. Carlson J.D.
Headquarters
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30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60602
Employees
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7,900
Website
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tdsinc.com
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to consumer, business, and government in the United States. It operates through three segments: UScellular Wireless, UScellular Towers, and TDS Telecom. The company offers wireless solutions, including a suite of connected Internet of things (IoT) solutions, and software applications for monitor and control, business automation/operations, communication, fleet/asset/video management solutions, security solutions, private cellular networks, and custom and bespoke end-to-end IoT solutions, as well as professional and managed services, such as staff augmentation, IPX services, and SIM management; and critical connectivity solutions comprising wireless priority services and quality priority and preemption options. It also provides devices, such as smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, fixed wireless home internet, and IoT devices; accessories, including wireless essentials which include cases, screen protectors, cables, chargers, memory cards, as well as consumer electronics, comprising bluetooth audio, wi-fi enabled cameras, and networking products. In addition, the company offers replace and repair services; Trade-In program through which it buys customers' used equipment; internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud television platform; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.
Metrics
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Market cap
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$4.5B
P/E ratio
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-
EPS
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-$0.62
Dividend Yield
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0.41%
Beta
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0.32
Forward P/E ratio
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0
EBIDTA
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$1.13B
Ex dividend date
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2025-12-15
Price & volume
Market cap
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$4.5B
Average daily volume
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0.9M
90-day return
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-
30-day return
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-
7-day return
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-
Dividends
Dividend per share
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$0.16
Dividend yield
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0.41%
Forward dividend per share
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$0.16
Forward dividend yield
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0.41%
Payout ratio
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174.39%
Valuation
P/E ratio
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0
Forward P/E
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0
PEG ratio
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4.56
Trailing P/E
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0
Price to sales
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0.93
Price to book
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1.34
Earnings
EPS
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-$0.62
EPS estimate (current quarter)
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-$0.22
EPS estimate (next quarter)
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-$0.28
EBITDA
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$1.13B
Revenues (TTM)
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$4.86B
Revenues per share (TTM)
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$42.13
Technicals
Beta
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0.32
52-week High
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$42.70
52-week Low
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$31.00
50-day moving average
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$38.77
200-day moving average
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$37.19
Short ratio
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8.11
Short %
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8.73%
Management effectiveness
ROE (TTM)
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2.95%
ROA (TTM)
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0.93%
Profit margin
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-1.18%
Gross profit margin
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$2.81B
Operating margin
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-5.85%
Growth
Quarterly earnings growth (YoY)
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-11.80%
Quarterly revenue growth (YoY)
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-5.80%
Share stats
Outstanding Shares
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108M
Float
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92.8M
Insiders %
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8.20%
Institutions %
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99.13%
Analyst Insights & forecasts
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100% Buy

0% Hold

0% Sell

Based on information from 2 analysts.

Average price target

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$48.67
Earnings per share (EPS) forecast
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Actual
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Expected
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Surprise
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-$0.10
-$0.25
60.00%
Q4 • 24Beat
-$0.09
-$0.01
-1,478.95%
Q1 • 25Missed
-$0.05
$0.01
-1,043.40%
Q2 • 25Missed
-$0.85
-$0.01
-8,073.08%
Q3 • 25Current
QuarterlyAnnual
Financial Performance
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Income StatementBalance SheetCash Flow
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Revenue
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Net income
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Profit margin
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$1.19B
$12M
1.01%
Q2 • 25
$309M
$-81.8M
-26.50%
Q3 • 25
-73.99%
-781.25%
-2,718.82%
QoQ growth
QuarterlyAnnual
Totals assets
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Total liabilities
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Debt to assets
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$13.5B
$7.7B
56.89%
Q2 • 25
$8.53B
$3.25B
38.06%
Q3 • 25
-36.92%
-57.80%
-33.10%
QoQ growth
QuarterlyAnnual
Operating
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Investing
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Financing
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Free cash flow
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$421M
$-141M
$-92M
$262M
Q2 • 25
$-34.7M
$2.49B
$-2.08B
$-10.7M
Q3 • 25
-108.24%
-1,867.89%
2,159.85%
-104.10%
QoQ growth
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FAQs

How much is a Telephone and Data Systems Inc share?
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc shares are currently traded for undefined per share.

How many shares does Telephone and Data Systems Inc have?
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc currently has 108M shares.

Does Telephone and Data Systems Inc pay dividends?
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Yes, Telephone and Data Systems Inc does pay dividends.

What is Telephone and Data Systems Inc 52 week high?
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc 52 week high is $42.70.

What is Telephone and Data Systems Inc 52 week low?
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc 52 week low is $31.00.

What is the 200-day moving average of Telephone and Data Systems Inc?
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc 200-day moving average is $37.19.

Who is Telephone and Data Systems Inc CEO?
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The CEO of Telephone and Data Systems Inc is Walter C. D. Carlson J.D..

How many employees Telephone and Data Systems Inc has?
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc has 7,900 employees.

What is the market cap of Telephone and Data Systems Inc?
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The market cap of Telephone and Data Systems Inc is $4.5B.

What is the P/E of Telephone and Data Systems Inc?
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The current P/E of Telephone and Data Systems Inc is null.

What is the EPS of Telephone and Data Systems Inc?
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The EPS of Telephone and Data Systems Inc is -$0.62.

What is the PEG Ratio of Telephone and Data Systems Inc?
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The PEG Ratio of Telephone and Data Systems Inc is 4.56.

What do analysts say about Telephone and Data Systems Inc?
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According to the analysts Telephone and Data Systems Inc is considered a buy.