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Telephone And Data Systems(NYSE) TDS

Market Cap$3.87BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.
Since IPO (1981)+4,434%
5 Year+96%
1 Year-16%
1 Month-1%
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$33.56
-0.27%
-0.09Today
After hours$33.66+$0.10 (+0.30%)
Telephone And Data Systems last closing stock price
MetricPriceDate
Last closeUSD 33.652026-08-28
Telephone And Data Systems stock price return by period
PeriodPrice returnPrice at period startPeriod start date
1 week+0.15%USD 33.602026-08-21
1 month-0.88%USD 33.952026-07-29
3 month-13.87%USD 39.072026-05-29
Year to date-17.77%USD 40.922025-12-31
1 year-16.11%USD 40.112025-08-28
3 year+77.69%USD 18.942023-08-29
5 year+96.41%USD 17.132021-08-27
Since inception+4,433.52%USD 0.741981-12-29

Telephone And Data Systems Financials at a Glance

Market Cap

$3.87BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Revenue (TTM)

$1.26B

Net Income (TTM)

$418.57M

EPS (TTM)

$2.72

P/E Ratio

12.36

Dividend

$0.16

Beta (Volatility)

0.64 (Low)

Price

$33.56

Volume

1,532,513.111

Open

$33.63

Previous Close

$33.68

Daily Range

$33.39 - $34.03

52-Week Range

$31.51 - $49.12

Estimated Earnings Date

Nov 6, 2026

TDS News

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Diameter Capital Sells All Telephone and Data System Shares

Lawrence Rothman, CFAMay 25, 2026
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This Telecom Stock Is Up 19% This Past Year, so Why Did One Fund Just Exit?

Jonathan PoncianoMar 18, 2026
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Telecom Stock Up 25% Over the Past Year Draws $21 Million Bet From Hedge Fund

Jonathan PoncianoMar 15, 2026
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VR Advisory Initiated a Position in Telephone and Data Systems. Is the Stock a Buy?

Robert IzquierdoMar 3, 2026
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What to Know About a $34 Million Exit From Telephone and Data Systems Stock

Jonathan PoncianoFeb 26, 2026
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Oaktree Buys $145 Million in TDS Stock Amid Wireless Exit and Turnaround Strategy

Jonathan PoncianoNov 14, 2025
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Why Telephone and Data Systems Stock Fell Friday

Daniel SparksNov 1, 2019
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3 Top Telecommunications Stocks to Buy in 2017, and 1 to Avoid

Anders BylundApr 17, 2017
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About Telephone And Data Systems

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. provides essential communication services. It offers internet, television, and phone services to American communities. The company also builds towers for wireless communication.

A Look at the Services

  • TDS Telecom: Provides fiber internet, Wi-Fi, and security services for residential and business customers.
  • Array: Manages and leases tower spaces to wireless communication tenants.
  • Home Entertainment: Delivers digital TV and cloud-based recording through the TDS TV+ platform.
  • Business Solutions: Offers broadband, hosted voice, and video collaboration tools to small and medium enterprises.
  • Wireless Services: Supplies voice and data traffic services to various customer segments.

Growing the Network

  • Expanded fiber internet and all-home Wi-Fi services for residential and commercial users.
  • Introduced the TDS TV+ integrated cloud platform for linear and on-demand programming.
  • Managed and leased tower spaces to wireless service tenants across its network.

Unique Industry Position

TDS serves residential and business customers in underserved areas across the United States. The company uses a multichannel sales approach including retail stores and online platforms.

The Latest Financial Facts

  • Market capitalization reached $4.8 billion in Q1 2026, up 9.4% year over year.
  • Price-to-earnings ratio was 9.5 in Q1 2026.
  • Market capitalization was $4.4 billion in Q1 2025.
  • Telephone and Data Systems employed 4,000 full-time workers as of the provided report.

Bottom Line

TDS has transitioned from a traditional telephone provider into a diversified telecommunications and infrastructure business. Its focus on fiber expansion and tower leasing supports its long-term operational strategy.

AI Generated • Aug 7, 2026

Industry

Wireless Telecommunication Services

Sector

Communication Services

Employees

4,000

CEO

Walter C. D. Carlson

Website

www.tdsinc.com

Headquarters

Chicago, IL 60602, US

TDS Financials

Key Financial Metrics (TTM)

Gross Margin

28.68%

Operating Margin

24.62%

Net Income Margin

33.27%

Return on Equity

8.65%

Return on Capital

-0.92%

Return on Assets

4.99%

Earnings Yield

8.09%

Dividend Yield

0.48%

Payout Ratio

20.93%

Stock Overview

Market Cap

$3.87BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

Shares Outstanding

115.14M

Volume

1.53M

Avg. Volume

1.10M

Financials (TTM)

Gross Profit

$360.84M

Operating Income

$309.72M

EBITDA

$1.20B

Operating Cash Flow

$105.65M

Capital Expenditure

-$558.00M

Free Cash Flow

-$452.35M

Cash & ST Invst.

$2.19B

Total Debt

$1.25B

Telephone And Data Systems Performance Analysis

Telephone And Data Systems annual revenue and year-over-year revenue growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endRevenueYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD 5,413,000,0001.6%
20232023-12-31USD 5,160,000,000-4.7%
20242024-12-31USD 1,296,978,000-74.9%
20252025-12-31USD 1,228,207,000-5.3%
Telephone And Data Systems sequential (quarter-over-quarter) revenue growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30-74.0%
Q42025-12-317.2%
Q12026-03-31-6.4%
Q22026-06-30-0.1%
Telephone And Data Systems annual diluted earnings per share and year-over-year EPS growth by fiscal year
Fiscal yearPeriod endDiluted EPSYoY growth
20222022-12-31USD -0.07N/A
20232023-12-31USD -5.047085.5%
20242024-12-31USD -0.85-83.1%
20252025-12-31USD -0.66-23.1%
Telephone And Data Systems sequential (quarter-over-quarter) diluted earnings per share growth by fiscal quarter
Fiscal quarterPeriod endQoQ growth
Q32025-09-30904.6%
Q42025-12-31-5.7%
Q12026-03-31227.3%
Q22026-06-30124.1%

Revenue Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly growth comparison

Earnings Per Share Growth Rate

Annual and quarterly EPS growth comparison

Quarterly Performance

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Revenue

$309.28M

-73.9%

Gross Profit

$179.96M

-74.1%

Gross Margin

58.19%

N/A

Market Cap

$3.87BMarket cap calculated using publicly traded shares outstanding only. Does not include unlisted, private, or dual-class non-traded shares. Implied market cap may vary.

N/A

Market Cap/Employee

$968.64K

N/A

Employees

4,000

N/A

Net Income

$298.37M

+2386.4%

EBITDA

$547.86M

+99.2%

Quarterly Fundamentals

Name
Q2 2026YOY CHG

Total Cash

$2.19B

+306.3%

Total Debt

$1.25B

-75.4%

Accounts Receivable

$105.83M

-89.5%

Inventory

$3.78M

-97.1%

Long Term Debt

$1.21B

-75.3%

Short Term Debt

$37.08M

-80.0%

Return on Assets

4.99%

N/A

Return on Invested Capital

3.99%

N/A

Free Cash Flow

-$113.31M

-134.0%

Operating Cash Flow

$55.57M

-86.8%

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Questions About TDS

What is the current price of Telephone And Data Systems?

Telephone And Data Systems is trading at $33.68 per share.

What is the 52-week range for Telephone And Data Systems?

Over the past 52 weeks, Telephone And Data Systems has traded between $31.51 and $49.12.

How much debt does Telephone And Data Systems have?

As of the most recent reporting period, Telephone And Data Systems reported total debt of $1.25B.

How much cash does Telephone And Data Systems have on hand?

Telephone And Data Systems reported $2.20B in cash and cash equivalents in its most recent financial results.

What is Telephone And Data Systems’s dividend yield?

Telephone And Data Systems currently has a dividend yield of 0.48%.

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