NYSE:TDS Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Stock Forecast, Price & News $7.45 -0.07 (-0.93%) (As of 06/9/2023 ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$7.28▼$7.5250-Day Range$6.59▼$11.2352-Week Range$6.43▼$17.42Volume2.69 million shsAverage Volume2.34 million shsMarket Capitalization$838.65 millionP/E RatioN/ADividend Yield9.93%Price Target$15.00 ProfileProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Telephone and Data Systems MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingHold2.00 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside101.3% Upside$15.00 Price TargetShort InterestBearish5.20% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.86Based on 5 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthGrowingFrom ($0.47) to ($0.37) Per ShareSee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.51 out of 5 starsUtilities Sector24th out of 87 stocksTelephone Communication, Except Radio Industry8th out of 26 stocks 3.0 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingTelephone and Data Systems has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.00, and is based on no buy ratings, 3 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $15.00, Telephone and Data Systems has a forecasted upside of 101.3% from its current price of $7.45.Amount of Analyst CoverageTelephone and Data Systems has received no research coverage in the past 90 days. Previous Next 2.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted5.20% of the float of Telephone and Data Systems has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverTelephone and Data Systems has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.4, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Telephone and Data Systems has recently increased by 27.00%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipTelephone and Data Systems is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 9.95%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthTelephone and Data Systems has been increasing its dividend for 49 years. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for TDS. Previous Next 3.3 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentTelephone and Data Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.86. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.54 average news sentiment score of Utilities companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 5 news articles for Telephone and Data Systems this week, compared to 3 articles on an average week.Search Interest23 people have searched for TDS on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 44% compared to the previous 30 days.MarketBeat FollowsOnly 6 people have added Telephone and Data Systems to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of -25% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 2.5 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Telephone and Data Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders14.08% of the stock of Telephone and Data Systems is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by Institutions83.68% of the stock of Telephone and Data Systems is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Telephone and Data Systems are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.47) to ($0.37) per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Telephone and Data Systems is -14.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Telephone and Data Systems is -14.06, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.Price to Book Value per Share RatioTelephone and Data Systems has a P/B Ratio of 0.15. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) StockTelephone & Data Systems, Inc. is a diversified telecommunications company, which engages in the provision of communications services, retail wireless connections, broadband, video, and voice connections. It operates through the following segments: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and Corporate, Eliminations, and Other. The UScellular segment provides wireless telecommunications services. The TDS Telecom segment offers communications services through fiber, coaxial, and copper networks. The company was founded by LeRoy T. Carlson in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.Read More Receive TDS Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address TDS Stock News HeadlinesJune 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comDon't Race Out To Buy Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) Just Because It's Going Ex-DividendJune 8, 2023 | benzinga.comTDS Investors Have Opportunity to Lead Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Securities Fraud LawsuitJune 9, 2023 | ARU Global Inc. (Ad)Is This The Warren Buffett of Mining?His stocks have seen their values jump up to 1,647%. Now, he hopes to do it again... June 6, 2023 | benzinga.comTelephone and Data Systems, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your lossesJune 3, 2023 | msn.comTelephone and Data Systems gains amid letter from investor Gamco (update)June 2, 2023 | msn.comTelephone and Data Systems gains amid letter from investor GamcoJune 2, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comGAMCO Sends Letter to Telephone and Data SystemsMay 30, 2023 | benzinga.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP Reminds Investors of Looming Deadline in the Class Action Lawsuit Against Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)June 9, 2023 | ARU Global Inc. (Ad)Is This The Warren Buffett of Mining?His stocks have seen their values jump up to 1,647%. Now, he hopes to do it again... May 27, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTelephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Hits New 12-Month Low at $6.68May 24, 2023 | benzinga.comINVESTOR ACTION REMINDER: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMay 23, 2023 | benzinga.comINVESTOR ACTION ALERT: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMay 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTelephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.185May 21, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTelephone and Data Systems, Inc. Plans Quarterly Dividend of $0.19 (NYSE:TDS)May 21, 2023 | msn.comTelephone And Data Systems (TDS) Declares $0.18 DividendMay 19, 2023 | msn.comTelephone and Data Systems declares $0.185 dividendMay 19, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTDS announces second quarter 2023 dividendsMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTelephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comMay 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comTDS and UScellular to present at 51st Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media & Communications ConferenceMay 12, 2023 | businesswire.comGlancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) InvestorsMay 12, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comTelephone & Data Systems Shareholder Action ReminderMay 12, 2023 | benzinga.comSHAREHOLDER ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMay 10, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comTelephone & Data Systems Shareholder NoticeMay 10, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comJ.P. Morgan Keeps Their Hold Rating on Telephone & Data Systems (TDS)May 9, 2023 | benzinga.comINVESTOR ACTION NOTICE: The Schall Law Firm Encourages Investors in Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. with Losses of $100,000 to Contact the FirmMay 8, 2023 | benzinga.comTDS LAWSUIT ALERT: Levi & Korsinsky Notifies Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Investors of a Class Action Lawsuit and Upcoming DeadlineMay 7, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comTelephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Shares Gap Down Following Weak EarningsSee More Headlines TDS Price History View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart TDS Company Calendar Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend3/14/2023Dividend Payable3/31/2023Last Earnings5/05/2023Today6/09/2023Ex-Dividend for 6/30 Dividend6/14/2023Dividend Payable6/30/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)8/03/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNYSE Industry Telephone communication, except radio Sub-IndustryWireless Telecommunication Services SectorUtilities Current SymbolNYSE:TDS CUSIP87943382 CIK1051512 Webwww.tdsinc.com Phone(312) 630-1900Fax608-830-5618Employees9,300Year FoundedN/APrice Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$15.00 High Stock Price Forecast$16.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$14.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+103.5%Consensus RatingHold Rating Score (0-4)2.00 Research Coverage3 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)($0.53) Trailing P/E RatioN/A Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$62 million Net Margins0.17% Pretax Margin0.76% Return on Equity0.16% Return on Assets0.06% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.73 Current Ratio1.55 Quick Ratio1.33 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$5.41 billion Price / Sales0.15 Cash Flow$8.77 per share Price / Cash Flow0.84 Book Value$49.37 per share Price / Book0.15Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares112,570,000Free Float96,723,000Market Cap$829.64 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.04 Key ExecutivesLeRoy T. CarlsonPresident, Chief Executive Officer & DirectorVicki L. VillacrezChief Financial Officer & Executive Vice PresidentLaurie A. RuchtiChief Information Officer & VP-StrategyKurt B. ThausSenior Vice President-Technology ServicesJessica BartleyVice President, Chief Security & Privacy OfficerKey CompetitorsShenandoah TelecommunicationsNASDAQ:SHENIDTNYSE:IDTConsolidated CommunicationsNASDAQ:CNSLUnitilNYSE:UTLYork WaterNASDAQ:YORWView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipProShare Advisors LLCSold 92,921 shares on 5/26/2023Ownership: 0.709%Ameriprise Financial Inc.Sold 417,259 shares on 5/22/2023Ownership: 0.513%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 640,826 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.764%New York State Common Retirement FundSold 20,402 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.047%Thrivent Financial for LutheransBought 115,697 shares on 5/17/2023Ownership: 0.194%View All Institutional Transactions TDS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Telephone and Data Systems stock right now? 3 Wall Street research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Telephone and Data Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 3 hold ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street research analysts is that investors should "hold" TDS shares. A hold rating indicates that analysts believe investors should maintain any existing positions they have in TDS, but not buy additional shares or sell existing shares. View TDS analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Telephone and Data Systems' stock price forecast for 2023? 3 Wall Street analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Telephone and Data Systems' stock. Their TDS share price forecasts range from $14.00 to $16.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $15.00 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 103.5% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for TDS or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have TDS shares performed in 2023? Telephone and Data Systems' stock was trading at $10.49 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, TDS shares have decreased by 29.7% and is now trading at $7.37. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. Are investors shorting Telephone and Data Systems? Telephone and Data Systems saw a increase in short interest in the month of May. As of May 15th, there was short interest totaling 5,080,000 shares, an increase of 27.0% from the April 30th total of 4,000,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,160,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 2.4 days. Currently, 5.2% of the company's shares are sold short. View Telephone and Data Systems' Short Interest. When is Telephone and Data Systems' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, August 3rd 2023. View our TDS earnings forecast. How were Telephone and Data Systems' earnings last quarter? Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Friday, May, 5th. The Wireless communications provider reported ($0.08) EPS for the quarter, missing analysts' consensus estimates of $0.06 by $0.14. The Wireless communications provider had revenue of $1.30 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.33 billion. Telephone and Data Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 0.16% and a net margin of 0.17%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $0.37 EPS. How often does Telephone and Data Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Telephone and Data Systems? Telephone and Data Systems declared a quarterly dividend on Friday, May 19th. Shareholders of record on Thursday, June 15th will be paid a dividend of $0.185 per share on Friday, June 30th. This represents a $0.74 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 10.04%. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, June 14th. Read our dividend analysis for TDS. What ETFs hold Telephone and Data Systems' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) stock in their portfolio include SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL), Invesco S&P SmallCap Utilities & Communication Services ETF (PSCU), Invesco S&P SmallCap High Dividend Low Volatility ETF (XSHD), Invesco S&P SmallCap Value with Momentum ETF (XSVM), Invesco High Yield Equity Dividend Achievers ETF (PEY), Invesco S&P SmallCap 600 Pure Value ETF (RZV), ETC 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF (SIXS) and ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF (SMDV). Is Telephone and Data Systems a good dividend stock? Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) pays an annual dividend of $0.74 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 9.95%. TDS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. Read our dividend analysis for TDS. What is LeRoy T. Carlson Jr.'s approval rating as Telephone and Data Systems' CEO? 38 employees have rated Telephone and Data Systems Chief Executive Officer LeRoy T. Carlson Jr. on Glassdoor.com. LeRoy T. Carlson Jr. has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Telephone and Data Systems own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Telephone and Data Systems investors own include AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Energy Transfer (ET), Micron Technology (MU), QUALCOMM (QCOM), Cisco Systems (CSCO), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). What is Telephone and Data Systems' stock symbol? Telephone and Data Systems trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "TDS." Who are Telephone and Data Systems' major shareholders? Telephone and Data Systems' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (15.00%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.67%), State Street Corp (3.77%), Private Management Group Inc. (2.97%), Gabelli Funds LLC (2.19%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.68%). Insiders that own company stock include Clarence A Davis, Gary L Sugarman, Joseph R Hanley and Kurt B Thaus. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Telephone and Data Systems? Shares of TDS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Telephone and Data Systems' stock price today? One share of TDS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $7.37. How much money does Telephone and Data Systems make? Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) has a market capitalization of $829.64 million and generates $5.41 billion in revenue each year. The Wireless communications provider earns $62 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.53) on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Telephone and Data Systems have? The company employs 9,300 workers across the globe. How can I contact Telephone and Data Systems? Telephone and Data Systems' mailing address is 30 NORTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 4000, CHICAGO IL, 60602. The official website for the company is www.tdsinc.com. The Wireless communications provider can be reached via phone at (312) 630-1900, via email at julie.mathews@tdsinc.com, or via fax at 608-830-5618. This page (NYSE:TDS) was last updated on 6/9/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. 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