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41.42 USD
P/E
23.82
EPS
1.70
Yield
25.38%
Safety Score
42
P/B
1.23
ROE
6.02
Beta
0.34
Target Price
53.50 USD
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

🧾 Earnings Recap – Q2 2025

TDS and Array successfully closed the $4.3 billion sale of their wireless business to T-Mobile, significantly strengthening their balance sheets and enabling a renewed focus on tower and fiber operations.

  • The completion of the T-Mobile transaction resulted in the assumption of $1.7 billion in debt, leaving Array with $364 million, enhancing financial flexibility.
  • A special dividend of $23 per share has been declared, with TDS receiving approximately $1.63 billion, leading to $80 million in annual interest savings after debt redemptions.
  • Leadership transitions at TDS Telecom aim to strengthen operations, with new CEO Ken Dixon bringing extensive industry experience to drive growth in fiber.
  • Array is well-positioned in the tower business, with expectations of $2 billion from upcoming spectrum sales following regulatory approvals.
  • Plans for a regular dividend are in the works for Array post-spectrum transactions, underscoring shareholder value as a priority.
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Key Metrics
Earnings dateAug. 10, 2026
P/E23.82
EPS1.70
Book Value32.82
Price to Book1.23
Debt/Equity23.85
% Insiders8.158%
Growth
Revenue Growth0.07%
Earnings Growth18.36%
Estimates
Forward P/E4981.55
Forward EPS0.01
Target Mean Price53.50
Dividend
Dividend Yield25.38%
Annual dividends10.41 USD
Ex-Div. DateMarch 16, 2026
Payout66.21%
5y avg Yield3.92%

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Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. a good investment? Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is currently trading at 41.42 USD. Market analysts have a consensus price target of 53.50 USD. This suggests a potential upside from current levels.

In terms of valuation, the stock trades at a P/E ratio of 23.82. This valuation is generally in line with the broader market.

Earnings Schedule: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is expected to release its next earnings report on Aug. 10, 2026. The market consensus estimate for Forward EPS is 0.01.

For income investors, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. pays a dividend yield of 25.38%. With a payout ratio of 66%, the dividend appears sustainable.

Investor FAQ

Does Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. pay a dividend?

Yes, it pays an annual dividend of 10.41 USD (25.38% yield).

What asset class is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.?

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is classified as a Stock. You can compare it against 2 other assets in the "Related Symbols" list on this page.

When is the next earnings date?

The next earnings date is projected to be Aug. 10, 2026. The company currently has a trailing EPS of 1.70.

Company Profile

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.

Exchange Ticker
NYQ (United States) TDS
NYQ (United States) TDS-PU
Dividend Yield

25.38% (5y avg: 3.92%)

Annual Dividends

10.41 USD

Next ex. div date

March 16, 2026

Payout Ratio

66.21%

Historical Dividends
Year Total Dividends
2027 10.29 USD
2026 10.41 USD
2025 0.16 USD
2024 0.31 USD
2023 0.74 USD
2022 0.72 USD
2021 0.70 USD
2020 0.68 USD
2019 0.66 USD
2018 0.64 USD
2017 0.62 USD
2016 0.59 USD
2015 0.56 USD
2014 0.54 USD
2013 0.51 USD
2012 0.49 USD
2011 0.43 USD
2010 0.42 USD
2009 0.40 USD
2008 0.38 USD
2007 0.36 USD
2006 0.34 USD
2005 34.62 USD
2004 0.31 USD
2003 0.29 USD
2002 0.27 USD
2001 0.25 USD
2000 0.24 USD
1999 0.22 USD
1998 0.21 USD
1997 0.20 USD
1996 0.19 USD
1995 0.18 USD
1994 0.17 USD
1993 0.16 USD
1992 0.15 USD
1991 0.14 USD
1990 0.13 USD
1989 0.12 USD
1988 0.09 USD
1987 0.11 USD
1986 0.78 USD
1985 0.71 USD

Yearly aggregated dividends

Dividends

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Mar 31, 2026 Paid
Dividend
0.04 USD
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Feb 02, 2026 Paid
Dividend
10.25 USD
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Dec 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.04 USD
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Sep 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.04 USD
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Jun 30, 2025 Paid
Dividend
0.04 USD

Historical Split Corporate Actions

Split Date Split Ratio to 1
May 16, 2005 1.950000
Jan. 25, 2012 1.090000
Dec. 19, 1988 1.500000
March 18, 1988 1.500000
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