Telephone & Data Systems Inc. (TDS)
NYSE:TDS
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TDS Stock Chart & Stats
$45.82
$0.14(0.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$45.82
$0.14(0.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.60 - $49.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume331.06K
Average Volume (3M)982.03K
Market Cap
$4.16B
Enterprise Value$4.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.37B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)34.0
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield0.39%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.76
Shares Outstanding106,300,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,246,886
30 Day Avg. Volume982,027
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio33.88
Price to Book (P/B)0.90
Price to Sales (P/S)3.84
P/FCF Ratio24.19
Enterprise Value/Market Cap0.97
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.89
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit4.62
Enterprise Value/Ebitda5.90
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.00Price Target Upside11.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.16
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.24B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Balance Sheet DeleveragingMaterial debt reduction to roughly $0.6B TTM and a low debt-to-equity ratio materially improve financial flexibility. Lower leverage reduces interest burden and supports sustained funding for fiber rollouts, buybacks, or opportunistic M&A without forcing distress financing.
Accelerating Fiber Build And Take RatesRapid fiber address deliveries, rising net adds and double-digit fiber revenue growth point to a structural shift from legacy services to higher-margin, higher-ARPU fiber. Continued footprint expansion and gig-capable penetration support more predictable recurring revenue and long-term customer retention.
Capital Allocation Optionality And Monetization ProgressA large buyback authorization plus substantial spectrum monetizations improve optionality for deploying capital. Successful asset sales and proposed integration with Array can simplify structure, free cash from non-core assets, and fund fiber growth or shareholder returns over the medium term.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And VolatilitySignificant and volatile revenue declines weaken the foundation for sustained margin expansion and cash conversion. Durability of profit recovery depends heavily on fiber ramp and offsetting legacy declines; if fiber growth slows, revenues and margins could re-stagnate over several quarters.
High And Sustained Capital IntensityLarge, multi-quarter capex to hit fiber address targets will continue to consume operating free cash flow, constraining discretionary returns and increasing execution risk. Prolonged heavy investment raises sensitivity to build delays, cost inflation, and working-capital swings that impact FCF durability.
Array Transition And DISH-related UncertaintyCounterparty breaches and Array wind-down costs create persistent near-term revenue and cash-flow uncertainty. Reserve recognition and ongoing transition costs, plus unclear timing on remaining spectrum sales and T-Mobile MLA outcomes, can depress Array EBITDA contribution and complicate consolidation benefits.
Telephone & Data Systems News
TDS FAQ
What was Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc. lowest stock price was $32.60 and its highest was $49.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s market cap?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s market cap is $4.16B.
When is Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 30, 2026 which is in 60 days.
How were Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc. released its earnings results on May 08, 2026. The company reported $1.09 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -$0.436 by $1.526.
Is Telephone & Data Systems Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Telephone & Data Systems Inc. pay dividends?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of 0.39%. See more information on Telephone & Data Systems Inc. dividends here
What is Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s EPS estimate?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.09.
How many shares outstanding does Telephone & Data Systems Inc. have?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc. has 106,300,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc. reported an EPS of $1.09 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -$0.436. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.132%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Telephone & Data Systems Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TDS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Telephone & Data Systems Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$51.00 (11.31% Upside)
$51.00 (11.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TDS Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 6.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 5.7%
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
14.93%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
2.69%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-39.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Telephone & Data Systems Inc.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services in the United States. It operates through two segments: UScellular and TDS Telecom. The company offers wireless solutions to consumers and business and government customers, including a suite of connected Internet of things (IoT) solutions, and software applications for monitor and control, business automation/operations, communication, fleet and asset management, smart water solutions, private cellular networks and custom, and end-to-end IoT solutions; wireless priority services and quality priority and preemption options; smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and IoT devices; and accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards, as well as consumer electronics, including audio, home automation and networking products. It also provides 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 that offers video content; local and long-distance telephone service, VoIP, and enhanced services; and broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services. The company sells its products through retail sales, direct and indirect sales, third-party retailers, and independent agents, as well as through ecommerce and telesales. As of December 31, 2021, it offers its services to customers 5 million wireless connections, and 1.2 million wireline and cable connections. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
TDS Company Deck
TDS Earnings Call
Q1 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed solid operational momentum in strategic growth areas—particularly fiber rollouts (record address deliveries, 32% fiber net adds, 13% fiber revenue growth) and tower/site‑rental upside—alongside decisive corporate actions (proposal to acquire remaining Array shares and continued spectrum monetization). These positives are tempered by legacy revenue declines (cable down ~10%), the DISH nonpayment reserve at Array, ongoing wind‑down costs, and sizable near‑term capital requirements. On balance the company demonstrated progressing transformation and multiple constructive catalysts while acknowledging manageable legacy headwinds and execution risks.View all TDS earnings summariesTDS Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.00
▲(11.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
9.68% Insiders
21.42% Mutual Funds
34.09% Other Institutional Investors
5.59% Public Companies and
Individual Investors