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Telephone and Data Systems NYSE:TDS Stock Report

Last Price

US$15.37

Market Cap

US$1.7b

7D

-1.8%

1Y

49.5%

Updated

20 Apr, 2024

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

NYSE:TDS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.7b

TDS Stock Overview

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services in the United States.

TDS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends4/6

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Competitors

Price History & Performance

Summary of all time highs, changes and price drops for Telephone and Data Systems
Historical stock prices
Current Share PriceUS$15.37
52 Week HighUS$21.75
52 Week LowUS$6.44
Beta0.83
1 Month Change-4.24%
3 Month Change-17.14%
1 Year Change49.51%
3 Year Change-35.37%
5 Year Change-51.68%
Change since IPO839.78%

Recent News & Updates

Recent updates

Some Investors May Be Worried About Telephone and Data Systems' (NYSE:TDS) Returns On Capital

Apr 02
Some Investors May Be Worried About Telephone and Data Systems' (NYSE:TDS) Returns On Capital

Calculating The Fair Value Of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)

Mar 13
Calculating The Fair Value Of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)

United States Cellular And Telephone and Data Systems: The Preferreds Could Be A Potent Investment

Mar 06

Telephone and Data Systems' (NYSE:TDS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Feb 19
Telephone and Data Systems' (NYSE:TDS) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:TDS) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Feb 06
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:TDS) Shares May Have Run Too Fast Too Soon

Telephone and Data Systems: T-Mobile's Interest In U.S. Cellular Is Positive

Feb 05

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Jan 18
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

At US$17.97, Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Dec 26
At US$17.97, Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.185

Dec 07
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.185

Telephone And Data Systems Is Broken Without United States Cellular

Nov 28

Should You Buy AT&T For Its 7% Yield?

Nov 19

The Returns On Capital At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Don't Inspire Confidence

Nov 02
The Returns On Capital At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Don't Inspire Confidence

Telephone and Data Systems Is A Definite Buy If USM Is Sold

Oct 25

A Look At The Fair Value Of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)

Oct 11
A Look At The Fair Value Of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)

Should You Think About Buying Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Now?

Sep 21
Should You Think About Buying Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Now?

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.185

Aug 31
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.185

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.185

Aug 17
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Will Pay A Dividend Of $0.185

Telephone and Data Systems Can't Deliver On Valuation

Aug 11

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Aug 05
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Seems To Be Using A Lot Of Debt

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Jul 17
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Is Reinvesting At Lower Rates Of Return

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.185

Jun 08
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.185

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.185

May 23
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Is Paying Out A Dividend Of $0.185

Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Trading At A 45% Discount?

May 19
Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Trading At A 45% Discount?

Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Potentially Undervalued?

Apr 19
Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Potentially Undervalued?

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Apr 04
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Might Be Having Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Does Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Mar 17
Does Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

Telephone and Data Systems Q4 Earnings Preview

Feb 15

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)

Feb 09
Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)

Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)?

Jan 10
Is Now The Time To Look At Buying Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS)?

Slowing Rates Of Return At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Dec 26
Slowing Rates Of Return At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Leave Little Room For Excitement

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.18

Nov 21
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has Announced A Dividend Of $0.18

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has No Shortage Of Debt

Oct 16
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has No Shortage Of Debt

Are Investors Undervaluing Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) By 22%?

Sep 30
Are Investors Undervaluing Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) By 22%?

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.18

Aug 23
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of $0.18

At US$17.04, Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Aug 15
At US$17.04, Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Worth Looking At Closely?

Telephone and Data Systems Q2 results beat estimates, co keeps FY 2022 guidance unchanged

Aug 04

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Jul 11
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has More To Do To Multiply In Value Going Forward

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Shares Could Be 21% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Jun 25
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Shares Could Be 21% Below Their Intrinsic Value Estimate

Shareholder Returns

TDSUS Wireless TelecomUS Market
7D-1.8%-0.08%-3.7%
1Y49.5%10.8%20.2%

Return vs Industry: TDS exceeded the US Wireless Telecom industry which returned 10.8% over the past year.

Return vs Market: TDS exceeded the US Market which returned 20.2% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is TDS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
TDS volatility
TDS Average Weekly Movement8.5%
Wireless Telecom Industry Average Movement7.0%
Market Average Movement6.0%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market16.6%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.0%

Stable Share Price: TDS's share price has been volatile over the past 3 months.

Volatility Over Time: TDS's weekly volatility has decreased from 15% to 8% over the past year.

About the Company

FoundedEmployeesCEOWebsite
19688,800Ted Carlsonwww.tdsinc.com

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, fixed wireless home internet, 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.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Fundamentals Summary

How do Telephone and Data Systems's earnings and revenue compare to its market cap?
TDS fundamental statistics
Market capUS$1.74b
Earnings (TTM)-US$569.00m
Revenue (TTM)US$5.16b

0.3x

P/S Ratio

-3.1x

P/E Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
TDS income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$5.16b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.33b
Gross ProfitUS$2.83b
Other ExpensesUS$3.40b
Earnings-US$569.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Dec 31, 2023

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-5.04
Gross Margin54.77%
Net Profit Margin-11.03%
Debt/Equity Ratio68.2%

How did TDS perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

4.9%

Current Dividend Yield

-15%

Payout Ratio
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