Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. TDS
- Market cap
- $3.9B
- P/E
- 11.7×
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Analyst price targets
Free account| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | 2028 | |
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| 20.83 | 24.57 | 23.54 | 21.44 | 14.05 | 17.18 | 9.65 | 6.44 | 13.69 | 31.07 |
Analyst estimates 2026–2028 Powerpack |
Low Price
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| 32.00 | 32.98 | 36.52 | 37.29 | 25.64 | 26.51 | 21.47 | 21.75 | 35.39 | 42.74 |
High Price
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| 10,300 | 9,900 | 9,400 | 9,400 | 9,200 | 8,800 | 9,300 | 8,800 | 7,900 | 4,000 |
Employees
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| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Revenue/Emp
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| 5,155 | 5,044 | 5,109 | 5,176 | 5,225 | 5,329 | 5,413 | 1,355 | 1,297 | 1,228 |
Revenue
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| 52.88% | 53.23% | 54.28% | 54.85% | 54.95% | 53.61% | 52.61% | 49.18% | 54.49% | 59.02% |
Gross Margin
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| 92 | (122) | 221 | 211 | 288 | 221 | 125 | (563) | (103) | 89 |
EBT
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| 1.78% | (2.42%) | 4.33% | 4.08% | 5.51% | 4.15% | 2.31% | (41.58%) | (7.97%) | 7.24% |
EBT Margin
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| 52 | 157 | 175 | 147 | 269 | 188 | 72 | (487) | (26) | 20 |
Net Income
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| 850 | 1,106 | 883 | 932 | 909 | 895 | 929 | 310 | 326 | 352 |
Depreciation
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| 46.86 | 45.44 | 45.62 | 45.40 | 45.83 | 46.34 | 47.48 | 12.02 | 11.41 | 10.66 |
Revenue/Sh
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| 0.39 | 1.39 | 1.20 | 1.06 | 1.97 | 1.03 | (0.07) | (5.05) | (0.85) | (0.66) |
Earnings/Sh
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| 7.11 | 6.99 | 9.08 | 8.91 | 13.44 | 9.59 | 10.13 | 10.12 | 10.08 | 5.12 |
Cash Flow/Sh
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| (5.78) | (6.17) | (7.09) | (8.44) | (12.00) | (21.38) | (15.57) | (6.84) | (3.38) | (3.43) |
Capex/Sh
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| 1.33 | 0.82 | 1.99 | 0.47 | 1.44 | (11.79) | (5.44) | 3.28 | 6.69 | 1.69 |
Free CF/Sh
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| 43.18 | 44.07 | 47.26 | 47.40 | 49.06 | 58.56 | 57.92 | 53.18 | 51.60 | 45.73 |
Book Value/Sh
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| 110 | 111 | 112 | 114 | 114 | 115 | 114 | 113 | 114 | 115 |
Shares
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| 77.95 | 20.23 | 27.12 | 23.99 | 9.43 | 19.56 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
PE Ratio
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| 0.65 | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.56 | 0.41 | 0.43 | 0.23 | 1.51 | 2.99 | 3.84 |
PS Ratio
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| 0.70 | 0.63 | 0.69 | 0.54 | 0.38 | 0.41 | 0.23 | 0.42 | 0.81 | 1.13 |
PB Ratio
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| 0.95 | 0.96 | 1.01 | 0.92 | 0.79 | 0.92 | 0.86 | 4.37 | 4.60 | 3.90 |
EV/Sales
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| 33.49 | 53.16 | 21.35 | 88.15 | 25.09 | (3.60) | (7.49) | 16.02 | 7.83 | 24.52 |
EV/FCF
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| 782 | 776 | 1,017 | 1,016 | 1,532 | 1,103 | 1,155 | 1,141 | 1,146 | 590 |
Op' Cash Flow
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| (636) | (685) | (794) | (962) | (1,368) | (2,459) | (1,775) | (772) | (385) | (395) |
Capex
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| 146 | 91 | 223 | 54 | 164 | (1,356) | (620) | 369 | 761 | 195 |
FCF
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| 1,172 | 1,048 | 1,451 | 959 | 1,873 | 864 | 514 | 476 | 605 | 483 |
Working Cap'
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| 2,445 | 2,457 | 2,439 | 2,326 | 3,429 | 2,934 | 3,750 | 4,106 | 2,447 | 829 |
Total Debt
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| 1,545 | 1,738 | 1,501 | 1,861 | 1,997 | 2,567 | 3,390 | 3,870 | 2,083 | 63 |
Net Debt
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| 4,750 | 4,892 | 5,293 | 5,404 | 5,593 | 6,734 | 6,603 | 5,996 | 5,868 | 5,267 |
Sh' Equity
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| 0.46% | 1.63% | 1.42% | 1.18% | 1.94% | 0.90% | (0.05%) | (4.00%) | (0.70%) | (0.68%) |
ROA
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| 1.07% | (1.02%) | 1.89% | 1.54% | 2.13% | 1.75% | 0.76% | (4.32%) | (1.50%) | (1.14%) |
ROIC
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| 0.91% | 3.17% | 2.65% | 2.26% | 4.11% | 2.08% | (0.13%) | (10.89%) | (2.00%) | (1.68%) |
ROE
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) key facts
- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is a Telecom Services company in the Communication Services sector, listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
- As of September 25, 2026, TDS traded at $35.85, a market capitalization of $3.9 billion.
- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share, a yield of 3.99%, with a payout ratio of 174.4%.
- Return on equity was −1.68% and debt-to-equity 0.13.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Latest News
25 Aug
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) stands out as a growth stock with explosive upside while two other companies face challenges. Explosive upside designation signals major positive shifts in TDS trajectory and investor sentiment.
19 Aug
Telephone and Data Systems sits on the shortlist of potential buyers for Ziff Davis. Shortlist status for Ziff Davis purchase may moderately shift TDS valuation and strategy.
18 Aug
Fiber growth at Telephone and Data Systems collides with legacy revenue pressure. Fiber expansion faces offsetting legacy revenue declines that limit overall trajectory shifts.
13 Aug
Telephone and Data Systems reported strong Q2 profits. The results highlight a potential valuation gap that may be too wide relative to earnings performance. Strong quarterly profits can moderately lift near-term investor sentiment and share price without altering core operations or long-term strategy.
12 Aug
TDS stock declined 20.2% over three months as fiber growth encounters new risks. Fiber growth risks have driven a notable stock drop and may affect financial performance without transforming overall trajectory.
TDS Q2 earnings highlight fiber growth and spectrum monetization gains. Q2 results point to fiber expansion and spectrum gains that moderately support operational trajectory.
TDS weighs fiber growth opportunities against execution risks when deciding on stock buy, hold or wait positions. Fiber rollout execution directly shapes TDS financial results and investor positioning.
10 Aug
Telephone and Data Systems reported Q2 earnings that beat estimates, driven by spectrum gains and fiber growth. Q2 earnings beat combined with spectrum gains and fiber growth signals major positive shifts in financial performance and market positioning.
9 Aug
TDS released Q2 earnings call highlights covering financial results, operational metrics, and strategic updates. Quarterly earnings updates typically affect near-term sentiment and valuation multiples without altering core strategy.
7 Aug
TDS held its Q2 2026 earnings call, reporting financial results and operational updates. Quarterly earnings calls deliver standard financial metrics that may shift near-term sentiment without major structural change.
TDS Q2 2026 earnings call highlights fiber growth progress. Fiber growth focus points to moderate influence on future performance without major trajectory shifts.
TDS reported second quarter 2026 results. Quarterly results provide financial metrics that moderately influence TDS valuation and investor outlook.
1 Jun
Array completed sale of select spectrum assets to Verizon for $1.0 billion. Major spectrum divestiture injects $1B cash into TDS while shrinking its wireless asset base.
17 May
Telephone and Data Systems posted healthy earnings while additional factors may influence future performance and investor views. Healthy earnings provide moderate positive signal offset by unspecified factors that limit overall trajectory change.
15 May
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) released Q1 earnings call highlights, detailing financial performance, operational updates, and strategic outlook for the telecom and data services provider. Q1 earnings highlights moderately influence TDS financial performance and investor sentiment without fundamentally altering long-term trajectory.
13 May
TDS proposes buyout of Array Digital Infrastructure, prompting valuation disputes and uncertainty over the deal's terms. Buyout proposal for Array Digital Infrastructure marks a major strategic move for TDS into digital assets, capable of altering financials and market position.
11 May
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q1 earnings surpassed estimates, driven by gains from spectrum sales. Q1 earnings beat from one-time spectrum sale gains positively impacts short-term financials and sentiment but lacks long-term transformative effects.
8 May
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) released the transcript of its Q1 2026 earnings call. Q1 2026 earnings call transcript details financial results, operational updates, and forward guidance significantly influencing TDS's market performance and investor sentiment.
TDS Q1 earnings compared to analyst estimates highlight key metrics including revenue, EPS, and segment performance. Q1 earnings versus estimates directly shape investor sentiment and stock trajectory for TDS.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) reported first quarter 2026 results. Quarterly earnings reports typically drive significant stock volatility and shape investor expectations for future performance.
Array Digital Infrastructure formed a special committee of independent directors to evaluate a non-binding proposal from Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS). TDS's non-binding proposal signals a major strategic move toward potential acquisition of Array Digital Infrastructure, likely boosting investor sentiment and altering growth trajectory.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) announces a proposal to acquire all public shares of Array Digital Infrastructure, aiming to take the company private through a merger with a TDS subsidiary. Proposal to acquire Array Digital Infrastructure enables TDS to expand into digital infrastructure assets, significantly enhancing strategic positioning and long-term growth prospects.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q1 2026 earnings call summary highlights quarterly financial results, operational performance, strategic initiatives, and future outlook. Quarterly earnings summary provides insights into financial health and guidance, moderately influencing investor sentiment and stock trajectory.
5 May
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) hires a new Chief Information Officer, potentially altering the investment case for the company. New CIO hire at TDS could moderately influence technology strategy, operations, and investor sentiment.
20 Mar
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), paying nearly $0.50 quarterly as a high-yield lender, has plummeted 51% in stock price, but one fund recently placed a major bet on it. Major fund investment after 51% stock drop signals moderate potential for improved investor sentiment and short-term recovery.
15 Mar
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) telecom stock rose 25% over the past year, prompting a hedge fund to place a $21 million bet on it. Hedge fund's $21 million bet amid 25% yearly stock gain signals moderately positive investor sentiment with limited broader trajectory shift.
26 Feb
Investment story for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) shifts around 2026 targets. Shifts in investment narrative tied to 2026 targets indicate major strategic changes impacting TDS trajectory and investor sentiment.
23 Feb
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) released Q4 earnings call highlights detailing financial performance, operational updates, and future outlook. Q4 earnings call highlights reveal key financial results and strategic guidance that significantly shape investor expectations and stock trajectory.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q4 earnings beat estimates fueled by strong revenue growth. Q4 earnings beat with strong revenue growth indicates significant positive momentum for TDS financials and market performance.
20 Feb
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) released Q4 2025 earnings call highlights, spotlighting strategic moves amid operational updates. Strategic moves in Q4 2025 earnings significantly boost TDS's competitive positioning and investor outlook.