Zacks Investment Research·Sep 16, 2026
Implied Volatility Surging for Telephone and Data Systems Stock OptionsInvestors need to pay close attention to TDS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
TDS's strategic pivot following the UScellular divestiture has dramatically deleveraged the balance sheet, with debt-to-equity falling from 0.87 to 0.23 and cash surging to $2.2B, providing ample liquidity for its fiber expansion. However, the remaining fiber-...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 7, 2026 | $2.42+2693.8% vs $0.09 | $309M-2.1% vs $316M |
Q2 2026 May 8, 2026 | $1.11+227.6% vs -$0.87 | $309M-1.2% vs $313M |
Q1 2026 Feb 20, 2026 | $0.32+255.6% vs $0.09 | $331M+2.7% vs $322M |
Q4 2025 Nov 7, 2025 | $0.07+216.7% vs -$0.06 | $309M-3.4% vs $319M |
Investors need to pay close attention to TDS stock based on the movements in the options market lately.
Telephone and Data Systems Announces It Is No Longer Pursuing the Acquisition of Public Shares of Array Digital Infrastructure PR
TDS Expects to Recommence Repurchase Program CHICAGO, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) (the "Company" or "TDS") today announced that it is no longer pursuing the acquisition of the Common Shares of Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. (NYSE: AD) ("Array") that it does not already own and has withdrawn its previously announced proposal.
CHICAGO, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) has declared third quarter 2026 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on September 30, 2026, to holders of record on September 15, 2026.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $36.69 | $3.9B | -55.59 | -75.26% | -0.51% | -0.11% | 2.07% | |
| $6.38 | $6.57B | -3.65 | -5.39% | -8.65% | -52.11% | — | |
| $12.31 | $681.54M | -17.34 | 9.08% | -15.16% | -4.43% | — | |
| $25.12 | $172.13B | 8.26 | 2.71% | 16.89% | 16.82% | — | |
| $46.45 | $193.95B | 11.44 | 2.52% | 11.64% | 15.33% | — | |
| $162.41 | $174.21B | 16.71 | 8.49% | 11.45% | 18.22% | — |
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 7, 2026·SEC
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May 26, 2026·SEC
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) reported $1.26B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 4% increase from $1.21B in 1996.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) saw revenue decline by 75.3% over the past year.
Yes, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is profitable, generating $418.6M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (-0.5% net margin).
Yes, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.07%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has a return on equity (ROE) of -0.1%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) generated $4.34B in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.
