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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$33.37 - $49.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume331.06K
Average Volume (3M)1.19M
Market Cap
$3.65B
Enterprise Value$6.21K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$1.37B
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.25B
Price to Earnings (P/E)19.5
Beta0.81
Next Earnings
Jul 30, 2026EPS Estimate
0.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield30.33%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.76
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 Upside11.31% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.31
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.25B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Stronger Balance SheetSubstantial deleveraging and a low debt-to-equity ratio materially improve financial flexibility. This durable balance-sheet strength supports funding fiber build, opportunistic buybacks or M&A, and cushions cash flow volatility from legacy declines while reducing refinancing risk over the next several quarters.
Accelerating Fiber Build & AdoptionRapid fiber rollouts, rising gig-capable coverage and accelerating net adds create a sustainable structural revenue shift toward higher-ARPU broadband. Scale in contiguous markets and continued address growth should support margin improvement and long-term replacement of declining legacy revenue streams.
Material Spectrum MonetizationsLarge, executed monetizations of non-core spectrum convert illiquid assets to cash, enabling shareholder returns, debt reduction, and funding for fiber investment. These one-time but strategic actions strengthen capital allocation flexibility and reduce dependence on external financing for multi-year build plans.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline & VolatilityPersistent and large revenue declines reduce confidence in sustained profit recovery. Even with improving margins, volatile top-line trends constrain predictable free cash flow, make long-term planning harder, and increase reliance on fiber ramp and asset sales to restore durable earnings growth.
High Capital IntensityAggressive fiber expansion requires sustained high capital deployment that will pressure free cash flow and elevate funding needs for multiple quarters. Even with a strong balance sheet, prolonged capex intensity can limit cash returns, slow deleveraging optionality, and heighten execution risk if build economics falter.
Array/DISH Counterparty RiskCounterparty nonpayment at Array creates structural cash-flow uncertainty in tower and site-rental revenue streams. Continued payment disputes or reduced tenancy can weaken predictable infrastructure cash flows, complicate integration economics, and raise the effective risk premium on tower-sourced earnings over coming quarters.
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TDS FAQ
What was Telephone & Data Systems Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
Telephone & Data Systems Inc. lowest stock price was $33.37 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 $3.65B.
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 10 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 30.33%. 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?
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 (11.31% Upside)
$51.00 (11.31% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TDS Sentiment 50%
Sector Average 59%
Sector Average 59%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.6M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
18.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
30.33%
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 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 Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$51.00
▲(11.31% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
9.71% Insiders
21.13% Mutual Funds
0.66% Other Institutional Investors
40.60% Public Companies and
Individual Investors