Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Stock Overview
A telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 0/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 1/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$45.48 |
| 52 Week High | US$47.80 |
| 52 Week Low | US$31.07 |
| Beta | 0.32 |
| 1 Month Change | 1.31% |
| 3 Month Change | 0.18% |
| 1 Year Change | 32.56% |
| 3 Year Change | 473.52% |
| 5 Year Change | 83.91% |
| Change since IPO | 2,680.82% |
Recent News & Updates
TDS: Q4 Execution And 2026 Outlook Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts recently lifted their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $56 from $51, citing updated models following the latest Q4 results and the company's 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$56 price target as reflecting updated forecasts that they view as better aligned with the latest Q4 results and 2026 outlook.TDS: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Q4-Informed 2026 Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $56 from $51, citing updated models that factor in the latest Q4 results and the company’s 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$56 price target as reflecting updated assumptions after the Q4 report and the 2026 outlook, suggesting they view current execution as supportive of that valuation framework.TDS: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing Tower-Focused 2026 Outlook
Narrative update on Telephone and Data Systems Analysts have lifted their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $56 from $45, citing updated models after the Q4 report, a refreshed 2026 outlook, and a more positive view of the tower business. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates give you a clearer sense of how analysts are thinking about Telephone and Data Systems after the Q4 report and refreshed 2026 outlook.Recent updates
TDS: Q4 Execution And 2026 Outlook Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts recently lifted their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $56 from $51, citing updated models following the latest Q4 results and the company's 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$56 price target as reflecting updated forecasts that they view as better aligned with the latest Q4 results and 2026 outlook.TDS: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Q4-Informed 2026 Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $56 from $51, citing updated models that factor in the latest Q4 results and the company’s 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the higher US$56 price target as reflecting updated assumptions after the Q4 report and the 2026 outlook, suggesting they view current execution as supportive of that valuation framework.TDS: Future Upside Will Depend On Executing Tower-Focused 2026 Outlook
Narrative update on Telephone and Data Systems Analysts have lifted their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $56 from $45, citing updated models after the Q4 report, a refreshed 2026 outlook, and a more positive view of the tower business. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates give you a clearer sense of how analysts are thinking about Telephone and Data Systems after the Q4 report and refreshed 2026 outlook.TDS: Future Upside Will Hinge On Executing Tower-Led 2026 Outlook
Analysts increased their price target on Telephone and Data Systems by $5 to $56 after the Q4 report, citing updated models and a more optimistic view of the tower business and the 2026 outlook. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates focus on how the Q4 report and the 2026 outlook feed into valuation and execution for Telephone and Data Systems, with particular attention on the tower business and long term growth assumptions.TDS: Future Upside Will Rely On Executing Refreshed 2026 Outlook
Analysts have lifted their price target on Telephone and Data Systems by $3.67 to $52.33, citing refreshed models after the Q4 report, an updated 2026 outlook, and a more upbeat view on the tower business. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are lifting targets into the low to mid US$50s, which signals greater confidence in how the updated Q4 figures and 2026 outlook feed into their valuation work.TDS: Future Upside Will Depend On Completing Pending Spectrum Divestitures
Analysts modestly raised their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to about $48.67, citing the company’s ongoing transformation efforts, including the sale of its wireless operations and spectrum divestitures, as key drivers of potential additional shareholder value. Analyst Commentary Analysts highlight that the renewed coverage and updated price target reflect growing confidence in Telephone and Data Systems’ ability to execute its strategic transformation, while also underscoring several execution and valuation risks that could limit upside if not addressed.TDS: Future Gains Will Hinge On Completing Pending Spectrum Sales
Analysts increased their price target on Telephone and Data Systems to $48.67 per share from $45.00, citing the company’s strategic transformation through the sale of its wireless operations and spectrum assets, as well as the potential for further value creation once pending spectrum transactions are completed. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts highlight that the completed sale of wireless operations to T Mobile simplifies the business model and allows management to focus capital on higher return segments, supporting a higher valuation multiple.Telephone And Data Systems Preferreds Offer Highest Investment Grade Yield
Dec 09TDS: Future Value Will Depend On Completion Of Pending Spectrum Sales
Analysts have lowered their price target for Telephone and Data Systems from $52 to approximately $48.67. They cite the company's strategic asset sales and potential for further value creation as key factors behind the updated outlook.Telephone and Data Systems' (NYSE:TDS) Earnings Are Weaker Than They Seem
Nov 14
Returns On Capital Signal Tricky Times Ahead For Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS)
Oct 06These 4 Measures Indicate That Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Is Using Debt In A Risky Way
Jul 24Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s (NYSE:TDS) P/S Ratio
Jun 27Investors Could Be Concerned With Telephone and Data Systems' (NYSE:TDS) Returns On Capital
May 31
Cash From Wireless Sale Will Fund Fiber Expansion And Optimize Capital Structure
Strategic transactions, including selling its wireless business, are expected to inject cash, optimize capital structure, and benefit earnings and cash flow.U.S. Cellular And Telephone and Data Systems: Why The Preferreds Are Still A Buy
Mar 20Telephone and Data Systems Q4 Earnings Preview: Not Expecting Any Surprises
Feb 04U.S. Cellular And Telephone and Data Systems: Preferreds Are Still Discounted
Sep 17Shareholder Returns
| TDS | US Wireless Telecom | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 0.6% | 2.9% | 0.8% |
| 1Y | 32.6% | -16.7% | 27.8% |
Return vs Industry: TDS exceeded the US Wireless Telecom industry which returned -16.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: TDS exceeded the US Market which returned 27.7% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| TDS volatility | |
|---|---|
| TDS Average Weekly Movement | 3.7% |
| Wireless Telecom Industry Average Movement | 7.7% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.2% |
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 (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 4,000 | Walter Carlson | www.tdsinc.com |
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.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| TDS fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$5.18b |
| Earnings (TTM) | US$48.18m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$1.23b |
Is TDS overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| TDS income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$1.23b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$503.26m |
| Gross Profit | US$724.95m |
| Other Expenses | US$676.77m |
| Earnings | US$48.18m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
May 08, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | 0.42 |
| Gross Margin | 59.02% |
| Net Profit Margin | 3.92% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 15.7% |
How did TDS perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/03 08:16 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is covered by 9 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Power | Baird |
| Zachary Silver | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Michael Rollins | Citigroup Inc |