Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Market cap
- $4.11B
- P/E (TTM)
- 9.82
- Forward P/E
- -
- Dividend yield
- 29.93%
- 52-week range
- $31.51$49.12
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 1.85M
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Stock Price & Financial Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fundamental metrics, valuation ratios, and profitability indicators
| Day's Range | $34.18 - $35.46 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $49.12 |
| 52-Week Low | $31.51 |
| Open | $34.50 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.36M |
| Average Volume (3M) | 1.85M |
| Revenue (TTM) | 1.26B |
|---|---|
| Net Income (TTM) | 418.57M |
| Free Cash Flow (TTM) | -452.35M |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.59 |
| Profit Margin | 33.27% |
| Operating Margin | 24.62% |
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 8.10% |
| Debt to Equity | 0.24 |
| Annual Dividend | $10.41 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 29.93% |
| Payout Ratio | 200.00% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Market Cap | 4.11B |
|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 116.29M |
| P/E Ratio (TTM) | 9.82 |
| Price to Sales (P/S) | 3.27 |
| Price to Book (P/B) | 0.79 |
| EV/EBITDA | 2.58 |
| 50-Day MA | $35.14 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $39.88 |
| 1-Year Change | −9.59% |
Source: Market prices and company fundamentals. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
Telephone and Data Systems at a Glance
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a market capitalization of $4.11B. The stock trades at 9.8× trailing earnings and 3.3× sales. Over the trailing twelve months it earned $418.57M on revenue of $1.26B (a 33.3% profit margin) and burned $452.35M of free cash flow. Revenue fell 58.7% year over year.
As of its latest reported balance sheet, it holds $2.19B in cash and securities against $1.25B of debt, a net cash position of $945.02M.
Telephone and Data Systems pays a quarterly dividend totaling $10.41 per share a year, a 29.93% yield at the Oct 23, 2026 close.
The share price is down 9.6% over the past year. At $35.33 (the Oct 23, 2026 close) it sits within its 52-week range of $31.51 to $49.12, below its 200-day moving average of $39.88.
Based on 2 professional analyst ratings from the past 90 days, the consensus is Buy.
Frequently Asked Questions About Telephone and Data Systems
What is the current stock price for TDS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, TDS stock trades at $35.33. The 52-week range is $31.51–$49.12, with a day range of $34.18–$35.46.
What is the P/E ratio for TDS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Telephone and Data Systems's trailing twelve-month (TTM) P/E ratio is 9.8, meaning investors pay $9.8 for every $1 of annual earnings. Telephone and Data Systems operates in the Communication Services sector.
Does TDS pay dividends?
Yes, Telephone and Data Systems pays a 29.93% annual dividend yield as of the Oct 23, 2026 close ($10.41 per share a year). The trailing twelve-month payout ratio is 200.0%. The most recent ex-dividend date was September 15, 2026.
What do analysts recommend for TDS?
Based on ratings from 2 professional analysts over the last 90 days, the consensus for TDS is Buy.
What is the market cap of TDS?
As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, Telephone and Data Systems's market capitalization is $4.11B, classifying it as a mid-cap company. Telephone and Data Systems operates in the Communication Services sector within the Telecom Services industry.