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Telephone and Data Systems NYSE:TDS Stock Report

Last Price

US$34.32

Market Cap

US$3.8b

7D

8.9%

1Y

81.4%

Updated

26 Nov, 2024

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

NYSE:TDS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$3.8b

TDS Stock Overview

A telecommunications company, provides communications services in the United States. More details

TDS fundamental analysis
Snowflake Score
Valuation2/6
Future Growth0/6
Past Performance0/6
Financial Health2/6
Dividends0/6

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$34.32
52 Week HighUS$34.57
52 Week LowUS$13.69
Beta0.78
11 Month Change18.43%
3 Month Change43.90%
1 Year Change81.40%
33 Year Change94.12%
5 Year Change46.04%
Change since IPO1,998.46%

Recent News & Updates

Returns At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Nov 24
Returns At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Recent updates

Returns At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Nov 24
Returns At Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Appear To Be Weighed Down

Subdued Growth No Barrier To Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) With Shares Advancing 25%

Oct 19
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) With Shares Advancing 25%

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

Sep 29
Does Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

U.S. Cellular And Telephone and Data Systems: Preferreds Are Still Discounted

Sep 17

What Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:TDS) P/S Is Not Telling You

Sep 01
What Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:TDS) P/S Is Not Telling You

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Aug 05
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Stock Rockets 34% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

May 14
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Stock Rockets 34% As Investors Are Less Pessimistic Than Expected

Telephone and Data Systems Q1 Earnings Preview: Weak Consensus And Challenging Trends

Apr 28

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

Apr 23
Does Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?

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?

Shareholder Returns

TDSUS Wireless TelecomUS Market
7D8.9%4.9%2.0%
1Y81.4%64.1%32.4%

Return vs Industry: TDS exceeded the US Wireless Telecom industry which returned 60.6% over the past year.

Return vs Market: TDS exceeded the US Market which returned 32.6% over the past year.

Price Volatility

Is TDS's price volatile compared to industry and market?
TDS volatility
TDS Average Weekly Movement7.6%
Wireless Telecom Industry Average Movement5.5%
Market Average Movement6.3%
10% most volatile stocks in US Market15.9%
10% least volatile stocks in US Market3.1%

Stable Share Price: TDS has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.

Volatility Over Time: TDS's weekly volatility (8%) has been stable 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$3.80b
Earnings (TTM)-US$609.00m
Revenue (TTM)US$5.04b

0.8x

P/S Ratio

-6.4x

P/E Ratio

Earnings & Revenue

Key profitability statistics from the latest earnings report (TTM)
TDS income statement (TTM)
RevenueUS$5.04b
Cost of RevenueUS$2.18b
Gross ProfitUS$2.86b
Other ExpensesUS$3.47b
Earnings-US$609.00m

Last Reported Earnings

Sep 30, 2024

Next Earnings Date

n/a

Earnings per share (EPS)-5.35
Gross Margin56.75%
Net Profit Margin-12.09%
Debt/Equity Ratio70.1%

How did TDS perform over the long term?

See historical performance and comparison

Dividends

0.5%

Current Dividend Yield

-8%

Payout Ratio