Telephone and Data Systems Stock Forecast, Price & News

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Frequently Asked Questions

Is Telephone and Data Systems a buy right now?

4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Telephone and Data Systems in the last twelve months. There are currently 1 sell rating, 2 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" Telephone and Data Systems stock.
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How has Telephone and Data Systems' stock price been impacted by Coronavirus?

Telephone and Data Systems' stock was trading at $16.22 on March 11th, 2020 when Coronavirus reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization. Since then, TDS shares have increased by 16.2% and is now trading at $18.85.
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Are investors shorting Telephone and Data Systems?

Telephone and Data Systems saw a decrease in short interest during the month of November. As of November 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,840,000 shares, a decrease of 47.9% from the October 31st total of 3,530,000 shares. Based on an average trading volume of 755,100 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 2.4 days. Currently, 1.8% of the company's shares are short sold.
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When is Telephone and Data Systems' next earnings date?

Telephone and Data Systems is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Thursday, February 17th 2022.
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How were Telephone and Data Systems' earnings last quarter?

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, November, 4th. The Wireless communications provider reported $0.24 EPS for the quarter, missing the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.27 by $0.03. The Wireless communications provider earned $1.33 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.34 billion. Telephone and Data Systems had a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 2.48% and a net margin of 2.63%. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.66 earnings per share.
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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, August 12th. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, September 15th will be given a dividend of $0.175 per share on Thursday, September 30th. This represents a $0.70 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.71%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, September 14th.
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Is Telephone and Data Systems a good dividend stock?

Telephone and Data Systems pays an annual dividend of $0.70 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.62%. Telephone and Data Systems has been increasing its dividend for 16 consecutive years, indicating the company has a strong committment to maintain and grow its dividend. The dividend payout ratio of Telephone and Data Systems is 69.31%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, Telephone and Data Systems will have a dividend payout ratio of 62.50% next year. This indicates that Telephone and Data Systems will be able to sustain or increase its dividend.
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What price target have analysts set for TDS?

4 Wall Street analysts have issued twelve-month price targets for Telephone and Data Systems' shares. Their forecasts range from $23.00 to $38.50. On average, they anticipate Telephone and Data Systems' share price to reach $30.88 in the next year. This suggests a possible upside of 63.8% from the stock's current price.
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Who are Telephone and Data Systems' key executives?

Telephone and Data Systems' management team includes the following people:

• LeRoy T. Carlson, President, Chief Executive Officer & Director
• Peter L. Sereda, Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice President
• Laurie A. Ruchti, Chief Information Officer & VP-Strategy
• Joseph R. Hanley, Senior VP-Technology, Services & Strategy (LinkedIn Profile)
• Kurt B. Thaus, Senior Vice President-Technology Services

What is LeRoy T. Carlson Jr.'s approval rating as Telephone and Data Systems' CEO?

38 employees have rated Telephone and Data Systems CEO LeRoy T. Carlson Jr. on Glassdoor.com. LeRoy T. Carlson Jr. has an approval rating of 72% among Telephone and Data Systems' employees.

Who are some of Telephone and Data Systems' key competitors?

Some companies that are related to Telephone and Data Systems include Crown Castle International (CCI), SBA Communications (SBAC), BlackBerry (BB), United States Cellular (USM), Shenandoah Telecommunications (SHEN) and Spok (SPOK).
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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 many different retail and institutional investors. Top institutional shareholders include BlackRock Inc. (10.30%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.72%), Goldman Sachs Group Inc. (2.24%), Gabelli Funds LLC (2.14%), Private Management Group Inc. (2.02%) and Geode Capital Management LLC (1.71%). Company insiders that own Telephone and Data Systems stock include Clarence A Davis, Gary L Sugarman and Joseph R Hanley.
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Which institutional investors are selling Telephone and Data Systems stock?

TDS stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including BlackRock Inc., Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, Renaissance Technologies LLC, Principal Financial Group Inc., Panagora Asset Management Inc., Grantham Mayo Van Otterloo & Co. LLC, Russell Investments Group Ltd., and Morgan Stanley. Company insiders that have sold Telephone and Data Systems company stock in the last year include Clarence A Davis, and Joseph R Hanley.
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Which institutional investors are buying Telephone and Data Systems stock?

TDS stock was acquired by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including William Blair Investment Management LLC, Private Management Group Inc., Goldman Sachs Group Inc., Geode Capital Management LLC, Brandywine Global Investment Management LLC, Invesco Ltd., Congress Asset Management Co. MA, and IMA Wealth Inc..
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How do I buy shares of Telephone and Data Systems?

Shares of TDS 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 $18.85.

How much money does Telephone and Data Systems make?

Telephone and Data Systems has a market capitalization of $2.16 billion and generates $5.23 billion in revenue each year. The Wireless communications provider earns $226 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.01 on an earnings per share basis.

How many employees does Telephone and Data Systems have?

Telephone and Data Systems employs 9,200 workers across the globe.

What is Telephone and Data Systems' official website?

The official website for Telephone and Data Systems is www.tdsinc.com.

Where are Telephone and Data Systems' headquarters?

Telephone and Data Systems is headquartered at 30 NORTH LASALLE STREET SUITE 4000, CHICAGO IL, 60602.

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 Wireless communications provider can be reached via phone at (312) 630-1900, via email at [email protected], or via fax at 608-830-5618.