Stock Overview

Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS)

NYSE · Communication Services · Telecom Services

Telephone and Data Systems Inc is a Communication Services company with a market capitalization of $4.07B, a trailing P/E ratio of 8.6, and a dividend yield of 0.34%.

Market Cap
$4.07B
P/E (TTM)
8.6
Forward P/E
40.6
Price/Sales
3.3
Price/Book
1.0
EV/EBITDA
3.7
Dividend Yield
0.34%
Beta
0.35
EPS (TTM)
$4.00
Profit Margin
6.2%
ROE
6.0%
Short % of Float
5.5%
Days to Cover
4.0
52W High
$47.55
52W Low
$30.23

5-Year Price History

Latest Annual Financials · FY ending December 31, 2025

Revenue
$1.23B
Gross Profit
-$62.00M
Operating Income
-$62.00M
Net Income
-$6.24M
Free Cash Flow
$195.19M
Total Debt
$854.82M
Cash & Equivalents
$765.95M
Shareholder Equity
$5.27B

Recent Quarterly Earnings (EPS)

QuarterReportedActual EPSEstimateSurprise
Q1 2026May 8, 2026$1.09$-0.87+225.3%
Q4 2025February 20, 2026$0.33$0.10+230.0%
Q3 2025November 7, 2025$-0.85$-0.02-4150.0%
Q2 2025August 11, 2025$-0.05$-0.02-150.0%
Q1 2025May 2, 2025$-0.09$-0.01-800.0%
Q4 2024February 21, 2025$-0.10$-0.25+60.0%

Short Interest

FINRA-reported short interest for semi-monthly settlement dates, published about nine business days after each settlement. Share counts are adjusted to the current split basis.

SettlementShares Short% of Shares OutDays to CoverChange
July 15, 20264,851,2514.0-2.2%
June 30, 20264,960,3623.7-0.9%
June 15, 20265,007,1155.4+22.7%
May 29, 20264,080,4883.0+8.8%
May 15, 20263,751,1633.4-7.7%
April 30, 20264,062,4266.7+3.2%
April 15, 20263,935,2134.7+2.6%
March 31, 20263,836,5743.6-12.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telephone and Data Systems Inc's market cap?

As of August 13, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has a market capitalization of $4.07B.

What is Telephone and Data Systems Inc's P/E ratio?

Telephone and Data Systems Inc trades at a trailing price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 8.6. Its forward P/E is 40.6.

Does Telephone and Data Systems Inc pay a dividend?

Yes — Telephone and Data Systems Inc pays a dividend yielding 0.34%, an annual payout of $0.16 per share.

What sector is TDS in?

Telephone and Data Systems Inc is in the Communication Services sector, specifically the Telecom Services industry.

What is Telephone and Data Systems Inc's short interest?

As of the July 15, 2026 FINRA settlement, 4,851,251 TDS shares were sold short. Days to cover: 4.0. FINRA publishes short interest twice a month, about nine business days after each settlement date.

What was Telephone and Data Systems Inc's revenue?

In its latest reported fiscal year (ending December 31, 2025), Telephone and Data Systems Inc reported revenue of $1.23B and net income of -$6.24M.

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Data as of August 13, 2026. Figures are sourced from company filings and market data and may be delayed or revised. For informational purposes only — not investment advice.