TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. · Communication Services · Telecom Services
Last
$46.13
+$0.56 (+1.22%) 2:29 PM ET
Prev close $45.57
Open $45.60
Day high $46.35
Day low $45.45
Volume 224,146
Avg vol 868,128
Mkt cap
$5.19B
P/E ratio
-72.07
FY Revenue
$2.98B
EPS
-0.64
Gross Margin
59.47%
Sector
Communication Services
AI report sections
TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Telephone and Data Systems Inc. combines steady multi-period share price appreciation and a price near the upper end of its 52-week range with weak profitability and negative net income. The balance sheet and liquidity profile appear conservative, with low leverage and ample cash, while valuation multiples and a high dividend yield sit against compressed operating margins and declining operating cash flow. Technical indicators point to an ongoing but moderate uptrend alongside elevated short-volume activity and legal-related headline risk.
AI summarized at 12:32 PM ET, 2026-04-03
AI summary scores
INTRADAY: 57 SWING: 63 LONG: 48
Volume vs average
Intraday (cumulative)
−33% (Below avg)
Vol/Avg: 0.67×
RSI
57.64 (Neutral)
Neutral (40–60)
MACD momentum
Intraday
-0.00 (Weak)
MACD: -0.02 Signal: -0.02
Short-Term
+0.21 (Strong)
MACD: 0.45 Signal: 0.24
Long-Term
+0.25 (Strong)
MACD: 0.21 Signal: -0.04
Intraday trend score 66.65

Latest news

TDS 12 articles Positive: 4 Neutral: 3 Negative: 5
Neutral The Motley Fool • Jonathan Ponciano
This Telecom Stock Is Up 19% This Past Year, so Why Did One Fund Just Exit?

Stonehill Capital Management sold its entire 320,194-share position in Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) during Q4, reducing its stake by $12.56 million. Despite TDS shares being up 19% over the past year and the company undergoing a profitable transformation by divesting its wireless business and focusing on fiber infrastructure, the fund appears to have viewed TDS as a transitional asset rather than a core conviction holding.

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Sentiment note

While TDS showed strong operational improvements in 2025 (swinging to profitability, completing a $1.018 billion spectrum deal, and doubling down on fiber expansion), the fund's complete exit suggests uncertainty about the company's transitional phase. The stock's 19% gain matches the broader market, and the exit indicates the fund no longer views it as a core conviction despite positive fundamentals.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
TDS announces first quarter 2026 dividends

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) has declared first quarter 2026 dividends across multiple share classes. Common shareholders will receive $0.04 per share payable March 31, 2026, while preferred shareholders will receive their respective quarterly dividends on the same date.

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Sentiment note

The company is maintaining dividend payments across all share classes, demonstrating financial stability and commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Regular dividend declarations are generally viewed positively by income-focused investors.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Pllp
Johnson Fistel, PLLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems, Fluence Energy, The Bancorp, and Zynex on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders

Law firm Johnson Fistel is investigating potential securities law violations for four companies, alleging false statements, misleading disclosures, and corporate governance failures.

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Sentiment note

Accused of making false statements about UScellular's promotional effectiveness and misrepresenting churn rates and profitability

Positive The Motley Fool • Jesterai
US Cellular Closes $4.3 Billion Sale

U.S. Cellular completed a $4.3 billion sale of its wireless business to T-Mobile, reducing debt and refocusing on tower and fiber infrastructure. The transaction triggered a $23 per share special dividend and strategic repositioning of the company.

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Sentiment note

Received $1.63 billion dividend, reduced leverage, and improved credit rating following the transaction

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Pllp
Johnson Fistel, PLLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems, Fluence Energy, The Bancorp, and Zynex on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders

Law firm Johnson Fistel is investigating potential securities law violations for four companies, alleging misleading statements, financial misrepresentations, and corporate governance issues.

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Sentiment note

Accused of making false statements about UScellular's promotional effectiveness and churn rate, potentially misleading investors about company performance

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Pllp
Johnson Fistel, PLLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems, Fluence Energy, The Bancorp, and Zynex on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders

Law firm Johnson Fistel is investigating potential securities law violations for four companies, alleging false statements, misleading disclosures, and corporate governance issues.

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Sentiment note

Allegations of false statements about UScellular's promotional effectiveness, churn rate, and declining profitability

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
Array declares special dividend of $23.00 per share following the sale of the UScellular wireless operations

Array Digital Infrastructure announced a special cash dividend of $23.00 per share following the sale of its UScellular wireless operations to T-Mobile, with the dividend payable on August 19, 2025.

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Sentiment note

Remains majority shareholder of Array with approximately 81% ownership, with no significant positive or negative indicators

Neutral Benzinga • Prnewswire
UScellular Announces Expected Amount of Special Dividend

UScellular plans to issue a special cash dividend of $22.50 - $23.75 per share following the sale of its wireless operations to T-Mobile, contingent on transaction closure and board approval.

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Sentiment note

Expected to own approximately 81% of UScellular's equity post-transaction

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Pllp
Johnson Fistel, PLLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems, Fluence Energy, The Bancorp, and Zynex on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders

Law firm Johnson Fistel is investigating potential securities law violations for four companies, alleging misleading statements, financial misrepresentations, and corporate misconduct affecting shareholders.

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Sentiment note

Accused of making false statements about UScellular's promotional effectiveness and misrepresenting churn rates and profitability

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
TDS announces second quarter 2025 dividends

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has declared second quarter 2025 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares, and Series VV Preferred Shares.

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Sentiment note

The company is paying dividends to its shareholders, which is a positive sign for the company's financial health and performance.

Negative GlobeNewswire Inc. • Johnson Fistel, Llp
TDS INVESTIGATION ALERT: Johnson Fistel LLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems Directors and Officers for Breach of Fiduciary Duties

Johnson Fistel, LLP is investigating whether Telephone and Data Systems' directors and officers breached their fiduciary duties to the company and its shareholders. A class action lawsuit alleges the company made false statements and concealed information about its promotional activities and profitability.

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Sentiment note

The article indicates that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Telephone and Data Systems, alleging the company made false statements and concealed information about its promotional activities and profitability. This suggests potential wrongdoing or mismanagement by the company's directors and officers, which is the focus of the investigation by Johnson Fistel, LLP.

Positive Benzinga • Prnewswire
TDS announces first quarter 2025 dividends

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has declared first quarter 2025 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares, and Series VV Preferred Shares.

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Sentiment note

The company is paying dividends to its shareholders, which is a positive sign for the company's financial health and performance.

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