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NYSE:TDS

Telephone and Data Systems - TDS Stock Forecast, Price & News

$9.75
-0.17 (-1.71%)
(As of 03/23/2023 12:00 AM ET)
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Today's Range
$9.69
$10.09
50-Day Range
$9.75
$13.97
52-Week Range
$9.65
$21.00
Volume
1.78 million shs
Average Volume
2.53 million shs
Market Capitalization
$1.10 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
7.59%
Price Target
$15.00

Telephone and Data Systems MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating
Hold
2.00 Rating Score
Upside/​Downside
53.8% Upside
$15.00 Price Target
Short Interest
Healthy
3.85% of Float Sold Short
Dividend Strength
Strong
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability
N/A
News Sentiment
0.56mentions of Telephone and Data Systems in the last 14 days
Based on 4 Articles This Week
Insider Trading
N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth
Growing
From ($0.23) to ($0.10) Per Share

Overall MarketRank

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.78 out of 5 stars

Utilities Sector

14th out of 86 stocks

Telephone Communication, Except Radio Industry

5th out of 24 stocks


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About Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Stock

Telephone & 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.

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TDS Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 12/30 Dividend
12/14/2022
Dividend Payable
12/30/2022
Last Earnings
2/17/2023
Ex-Dividend for 3/31 Dividend
3/14/2023
Today
3/23/2023
Dividend Payable
3/31/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated)
5/04/2023
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2023

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Industry
Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-Industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
Sector
Utilities
CUSIP
87943382
Employees
9,300
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast
$15.00
High Stock Price Forecast
$16.00
Low Stock Price Forecast
$14.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside
+53.8%
Consensus Rating
Hold
Rating Score (0-4)
2.00
Research Coverage
3 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$62 million
Pretax Margin
2.31%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.41 billion
Cash Flow
$8.41 per share
Book Value
$49.37 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
96,627,000
Market Cap
$1.10 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
1.04

Key Executives

  • LeRoy T. Carlson
    President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
  • Vicki L. Villacrez
    Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
  • Laurie A. Ruchti
    Chief Information Officer & VP-Strategy
  • Kurt B. ThausKurt B. Thaus
    Senior Vice President-Technology Services
  • Jessica Bartley
    Vice President, Chief Security & Privacy Officer













TDS Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell Telephone and Data Systems stock right now?

3 Wall Street 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 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.
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What is Telephone and Data Systems' stock price forecast for 2023?

3 equities research analysts have issued twelve-month price targets 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 year. This suggests a possible upside of 53.8% from the stock's current price.
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How have TDS shares performed in 2023?

Telephone and Data Systems' stock was trading at $10.49 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, TDS stock has decreased by 7.1% and is now trading at $9.75.
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Are investors shorting Telephone and Data Systems?

Telephone and Data Systems saw a decrease in short interest in February. As of February 15th, there was short interest totaling 3,790,000 shares, a decrease of 44.8% from the January 31st total of 6,860,000 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 2,530,000 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is presently 1.5 days. Approximately 3.8% of the company's shares are sold short.
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When is Telephone and Data Systems' next earnings date?

The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, May 4th 2023.
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How were Telephone and Data Systems' earnings last quarter?

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) issued its quarterly earnings results on Friday, February, 17th. The Wireless communications provider reported ($0.38) EPS for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.38). The Wireless communications provider earned $1.36 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.39 billion. Telephone and Data Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 1.10% and a net margin of 1.15%. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.11 EPS.

How often does Telephone and Data Systems pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Telephone and Data Systems?

Telephone and Data Systems announced a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 16th. Investors of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be given a dividend of $0.185 per share on Friday, March 31st. This represents a $0.74 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 7.59%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, March 14th. This is a positive change from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.18.
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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 7.23%. TDS has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer.
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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 investors include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (6.03%), Private Management Group Inc. (2.90%), Gabelli Funds LLC (2.13%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.61%), Millennium Management LLC (1.43%) and Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (1.41%). Insiders that own company stock include Clarence A Davis, Gary L Sugarman, Joseph R Hanley and Kurt B Thaus.
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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.
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What is Telephone and Data Systems' stock price today?

One share of TDS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $9.75.

How much money does Telephone and Data Systems make?

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) has a market capitalization of $1.10 billion and generates $5.41 billion in revenue each year. The Wireless communications provider earns $62 million in net income (profit) each year or ($0.08) 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 3/24/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff