Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Earnings History
Profitable37 years of earnings data (1989–2025) · Positive TTM net income
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Earnings Overview
As of June 21, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) reported trailing twelve-month net income of $132M, reflecting +22.4% year-over-year growth. The company earned $1.13 per diluted share over the past four quarters, with a net profit margin of -0.5%.
Looking at the long-term picture, TDS's historical earnings data spans multiple years. The company achieved its highest annual net income of $2.24B in fiscal 2000.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. maintains positive profitability with a gross margin of -5.0%, operating margin of -5.0%, and net margin of -0.5%. The company continues to generate positive earnings from operations. View revenue history →
Compared to peers including LUMN (-$1.74B net income, -14.0% margin), SHEN (-$36M net income, -11.0% margin), T ($21.41B net income, 17.4% margin), TDS has outperformed on profitability metrics. Compare TDS vs LUMN →
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TDS Historical Earnings Data (1989–2025)
37 years| Fiscal Year | Net Income | YoY % | Operating Income | EPS (Diluted) | Net Margin | Op. Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$6M | +77.7% | -$62M | $-0.66 | -0.5% | -5.0% |
| 2024 | -$28M | +94.4% | $63M | $-0.85 | -0.6% | 1.3% |
| 2023 | -$500M | -906.5% | -$414M | $-5.04 | -9.7% | -8.0% |
| 2022 | $62M | -60.3% | $122M | $-0.07 | 1.1% | 2.3% |
| 2021 | $156M | -31.0% | $261M | $1.00 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| 2020 | $226M | +86.8% | $259M | $1.93 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| 2019 | $121M | -10.4% | $179M | $1.03 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| 2018 | $135M | -11.8% | $205M | $1.18 | 2.6% | 4.0% |
| 2017 | $153M | +255.8% | -$105M | $1.37 | 3.0% | -2.1% |
| 2016 | $43M | -80.4% | $60M | $0.39 | 0.8% | 1.2% |
| 2015 | $219M | +260.6% | $397M | $1.99 | 4.2% | 7.7% |
| 2014 | -$136M | -196.1% | -$190M | $-1.26 | -2.7% | -3.8% |
| 2013 | $142M | +73.4% | $235M | $1.30 | 2.9% | 4.8% |
| 2012 | $82M | -59.2% | $184M | $0.75 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 2011 | $201M | +39.4% | $363M | $1.69 | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| 2010 | $144M | -25.8% | $290M | $1.25 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| 2009 | $194M | +107.3% | $408M | $1.63 | 3.9% | 8.1% |
| 2008 | $94M | -75.8% | $128M | $0.74 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| 2007 | $386M | +138.7% | $528M | $2.98 | 8.0% | 10.9% |
| 2006 | $162M | -27.3% | $413M | $1.27 | 3.7% | 9.5% |
| 2005 | $223M | +354.1% | $398M | $1.76 | 5.6% | 10.1% |
| 2004 | $49M | -20.3% | $221M | $0.39 | 1.3% | 5.9% |
| 2003 | $61M | +106.2% | $316M | $0.49 | 1.8% | 9.2% |
| 2002 | -$984M | -397.0% | $386M | $-7.72 | -33.0% | 12.9% |
| 2001 | -$198M | -108.9% | $435M | $-1.55 | -7.7% | 16.8% |
| 2000 | $2.24B | +872.6% | $420M | $16.97 | 96.1% | 18.1% |
| 1999 | $230M | +257.1% | $358M | $2.17 | 11.7% | 18.2% |
| 1998 | $64M | +777.9% | -$21M | $0.39 | 3.6% | -1.2% |
| 1997 | -$10M | -107.4% | -$4M | $-0.07 | -0.6% | -0.3% |
| 1996 | $128M | +23.2% | $154M | $0.97 | 10.5% | 12.7% |
| 1995 | $104M | +73.9% | $132M | $0.82 | 10.9% | 13.8% |
| 1994 | $60M | +76.4% | $109M | $0.50 | 8.2% | 14.9% |
| 1993 | $34M | +10.1% | $70M | $0.33 | 5.7% | 11.8% |
| 1992 | $31M | +46.0% | $54M | $0.36 | 6.8% | 11.8% |
| 1991 | $21M | -22.4% | $41M | $0.30 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
| 1990 | $27M | +145.0% | $47M | $0.41 | 9.2% | 16.0% |
| 1989 | $11M | - | $28M | $0.18 | 4.6% | 11.7% |
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TDS — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying TDS stock.
What is TDS earnings per share (EPS)?
TDS trailing twelve-month (TTM) diluted EPS is $1.13, reflecting +22.4% year-over-year growth. The 5-year EPS CAGR is N/A. Complete EPS history from 1989 to 2025 is available in the table on this page.
What is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s net income?
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) trailing twelve-month net income is $132M as of 2025. Earnings grew +22.4% year-over-year.
Is TDS profitable?
Yes, TDS is profitable with a TTM net income of $132M and a net profit margin of -0.5%.
What is TDS's earnings growth rate?
TDS compound annual EPS growth rates (CAGR): 1-Year: N/A, 3-Year: N/A, 5-Year: N/A, 10-Year: N/A. These figures measure the annualised rate of diluted EPS growth over each period, based on data from 1989 to 2025.
What are TDS's profit margins?
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. net profit margin is -0.5%, operating margin is -5.0%, and gross margin is -5.0%. Below-average margins reflect competitive or cost pressures. Return on Equity is -0.1%.
Is TDS growing earnings?
Yes, TDS earnings are accelerating — EPS growth of +22.4% exceeds the 5-year CAGR of N/A. TTM net income reached $132M. Earnings momentum is strengthening.
What was TDS's best earnings year?
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s highest annual net income on record is $2.2B, achieved in fiscal year 2000. Earnings history on this page spans 1989 to 2025 and includes all annual and quarterly figures.
What were TDS's earnings last quarter?
TDS's most recent reported quarter was Q1 2026. Net income was $145M with diluted EPS of $1.08. For a full breakdown of all quarters, see the quarterly earnings table on this page.