Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS)
NYSE: TDSTelecommunicationsTelecommunications EquipmentUSD
At close: Oct 7, 4:00 PM ET · Delayed 15 min
TDS stock chart
Technical analysisKey statistics
All statistics- Market cap
- $4.07B
- P/E (TTM)
- 8.84
- EPS (TTM)
- $4.00
- Dividend yield
- 0.45% ($0.16)
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
- 52-week range
- 31.51 – 49.12
- Day range
- 34.99 – 35.69
- Volume / Avg
- 1.64M / 1.30M
- Beta
- —
- Shares outstanding
- 107.57M
- Next earnings
- Nov 6, 2026
52-week range
TDS stock today
On Oct 7, TDS ended the session at $35.35, adding $0.20 (0.57%), versus the S&P 500's 0.22% decline. Shares are 28.0% below their 52-week high of $49.12, set on May 8, 2026 and 12.2% above the 52-week low of $31.51, in the middle of the past year's range. TDS is down 13.8% year to date, underperforming the S&P 500 (+14.0%). Over the past 12 months, the stock has lost 9.7%.
At 8.8x trailing earnings, Telephone and Data Systems trades below the peer-group median of 17.8x. Telephone and Data Systems's next earnings report is expected on Nov 6, 2026. Telephone and Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.16 per share, a 0.45% yield at the current price.
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About Telephone and Data Systems
Company profileTelephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas.
- Sector
- Telecommunications
- Industry
- Telecommunications Equipment
- CEO
- Mr. Walter Carlson J.D.
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Employees
- 4,000
- Website
- tdsinc.com
Financial highlights
Full financialsIn fiscal 2025, Telephone and Data Systems generated $1.23 billion in revenue, down 5.3% from fiscal 2024, its first annual decline since 2024. Telephone and Data Systems reported a net loss of $6.2 million, compared with a loss of $27.7 million a year earlier. Operating margin was -7.9%.
| Fiscal year | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.23B | $1.30B | $1.36B | $5.41B | $5.33B |
| Growth | -5.30% | -4.29% | -74.97% | +1.58% | +1.99% |
| Net income | $-6.24M | $-27.70M | $-500.01M | $62.00M | $156.00M |
| EPS (diluted) | $-0.65 | $-0.85 | $-5.05 | $-0.07 | $1.00 |
Analyst forecast
ForecastConsensus (3 analysts)
none
Avg. price target
$47.50+34.37%
- Strong buy 1
- Buy 1
- Hold 1
- Sell 0
- Strong sell 0
Target range
Ratings and targets reflect third-party analyst opinions, not MetaCap recommendations.
Earnings
Earnings history- Next report
- Nov 6, 2026
- EPS estimate
- $0.10
- Last reported (Q2 2026)
- Aug 7, 2026
- EPS actual vs est.
- $2.42 vs —
Dividends
Dividend history- Annual dividend
- $0.16
- Dividend yield
- 0.45%
- Last payment
- $0.04
- Ex-dividend date
- Sep 15, 2026
TDS news
All TDS newsTelephone and Data Systems peers
Telecommunications sector| Company | Price | % Chg | Market cap | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BDCBelden Inc | 109.41 | -3.36% | $4.28B | vs TDS |
| TKCTurkcell Iletisim Hizmetleri AS | 5.12 | -0.97% | $4.46B | vs TDS |
| IRDMIridium Communications Inc | 48.36 | -1.39% | $5.13B | vs TDS |
| ADArray Digital Infrastructure Inc. | 34.14 | -0.52% | $2.95B | vs TDS |
| KYIVKyivstar Group Ltd. | 12.51 | -0.64% | $2.89B | vs TDS |
| IHSIHS Holding Limited | 8.44 | 0.00% | $2.86B | vs TDS |
| VEONVEON Ltd. ADS | 77.19 | +1.02% | $5.32B | vs TDS |
| LUMNLumen Technologies Inc. | 5.62 | -2.26% | $5.80B | vs TDS |
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Telephone and Data Systems stock FAQ
What is Telephone and Data Systems's stock price today?
TDS last traded at $35.35 as of Oct 7, 4:00 PM EDT, up 0.57% on the day. Prices are delayed at least 15 minutes.
Does Telephone and Data Systems pay a dividend?
Yes. Telephone and Data Systems pays $0.16 per share annually, a 0.45% yield. The most recent dividend of $0.04 had an ex-dividend date of Sep 15, 2026.
When is Telephone and Data Systems's next earnings date?
Telephone and Data Systems is expected to report earnings on Friday, November 6, 2026. Analysts expect EPS of $0.10.
What is TDS's P/E ratio?
TDS trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 8.84, compared with a median of 17.8 for its closest peers.
Who is Telephone and Data Systems's CEO?
Mr. Walter Carlson J.D. is the chief executive officer of Telephone and Data Systems Inc., which has about 4,000 employees.
Has TDS ever split its stock?
Yes. The most recent TDS stock split was a 1087-for-1000 split on Jan 25, 2012, one of 4 splits on record.
What is the TDS 52-week high?
The 52-week high for TDS is $49.12 and the 52-week low is $31.51. The stock is currently 28.0% below its high.