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TDS Stock Chart & Stats
$34.37
$0.76(2.26%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$34.37
$0.76(2.26%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$32.94 - $49.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume1.14M
Average Volume (3M)1.19M
Market Cap
$3.57B
Enterprise Value$6.21K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$0.00
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$578.35M
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.1
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Feb 18, 2027EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield31%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.80
Shares Outstanding106,300,000
10 Day Avg. Volume1,056,580
30 Day Avg. Volume1,188,802
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.78
Price to Book (P/B)0.98
Price to Sales (P/S)3.84
P/FCF Ratio24.19
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$51.00Price Target Upside48.39% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Scale-up Of Fiber Network And Subs GrowthSustained acceleration in fiber deliveries and net adds builds a higher‑quality, higher‑ARPU customer base with lower churn than legacy services. Over 2–6 months this durable build momentum expands addressable market, supports revenue mix shift to broadband, and underpins long‑term ROI on network investments.
Materially Improved Balance Sheet LeverageLower leverage provides durable financial flexibility to fund fiber rollout, pursue bolt‑on M&A, and withstand temporary cash volatility. With sizable equity (~$5.4B) the company can prioritize strategic capital allocation without immediate refinancing pressure, improving medium‑term resilience.
Spectrum Monetization Unlocking Shareholder CapitalSystematic monetization of non‑core spectrum creates durable optionality: it converts illiquid assets into cash to de‑risk the balance sheet, fund fiber capex, and support buybacks/dividends. Repeatable monetizations materially improve capital allocation flexibility over the medium term.
Bears Say
Steep, Volatile Revenue TrajectoryA sharply declining and volatile top line undermines sustainable EBITDA and FCF progression. Persistent legacy declines pressure scale economics, make returns on new investment harder to realize, and increase execution risk for achieving long‑term fiber payback horizons.
Negative Trailing Free Cash Flow And Cash VolatilityMaterial FCF burn despite positive operating cash flow signals heavy reinvestment or timing gaps that impair internal funding. Persistent negative FCF forces reliance on asset monetizations or capital markets, complicating consistent capital returns and increasing financing risk over the coming quarters.
High Near‑term Capital Intensity To Hit Fiber TargetsLarge, sustained capex requirements compress free cash flow and require flawless execution to convert addresses into paying customers. If subscriber or ARPU assumptions slip, high capex magnifies funding strain and limits flexibility for other initiatives or buffer against downside.
Telephone & Data Systems News
TDS FAQ
What was Telephone & Data Systems’s price range in the past 12 months?
Telephone & Data Systems lowest stock price was $32.94 and its highest was $49.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Telephone & Data Systems’s market cap?
Telephone & Data Systems’s market cap is $3.57B.
When is Telephone & Data Systems’s upcoming earnings report date?
Telephone & Data Systems’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 18, 2027 which is in 195 days.
How were Telephone & Data Systems’s earnings last quarter?
Telephone & Data Systems released its earnings results on Aug 07, 2026. The company reported $2.42 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.087 by $2.333.
Is Telephone & Data Systems overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Telephone & Data Systems’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Telephone & Data Systems pay dividends?
Telephone & Data Systems pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.04 which represents an annual dividend yield of 31%. See more information on Telephone & Data Systems dividends here
What is Telephone & Data Systems’s EPS estimate?
Telephone & Data Systems’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Telephone & Data Systems have?
Telephone & Data Systems has 106,300,000 shares outstanding.
What happened to Telephone & Data Systems’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Telephone & Data Systems reported an EPS of $2.42 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.087. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 2.132%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Telephone & Data Systems?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TDS
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
Telephone & Data Systems Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$51.00 (48.39% Upside)
$51.00 (48.39% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
TDS Sentiment 67%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
News Sentiment
Neutral
Bullish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Bearish news 50%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
31.00%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-39.34%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Telephone & Data Systems
Telephone 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. The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services. 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 headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
TDS Company Deck
TDS Earnings Call
Q2 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
▲(48.39% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
9.71% Insiders
21.13% Mutual Funds
2.09% Other Institutional Investors
37.22% Public Companies and
Individual Investors