How to buy Telephone and Data Systems stock (TDS)

Telephone and Data Systems is a telecom services business based in the US. Telephone and Data Systems shares (TDS) are listed on the NYSE and all prices are listed in US Dollars. Its last market close was $34.84 – an increase of 2.44% over the previous week. Telephone and Data Systems employs 8,000 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around $5 billion.

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Telephone and Data Systems stock price (NYSE: TDS)

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Telephone and Data Systems shares at a glance

• Key figures

Information last updated 2024-12-26.

Latest market close	$34.84
52-week range	$13.46 - $35.35
50-day moving average more info button	$31.54
200-day moving average more info button	$22.74
Wall St. target price	$52.00
PE ratio more info button	N/A
Dividend yield more info button	$0.455 (0.47%)
Earnings per share (TTM) more info button	$-5.40

Is it a good time to buy Telephone and Data Systems stock?

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Telephone and Data Systems price performance over time

Historical closes compared with the close of $34.78 from 2024-12-26

1 week (2024-12-20)	2.26%
1 month (2024-11-27)	1.93%
3 months (2024-09-27)	44.44%
6 months (2024-06-28)	67.78%

1 year (2023-12-28)	88.20%
2 years (2022-12-28)	257.96%
3 years (2021-12-28)	94.17%
5 years (2019-12-27)	70.43%

Is Telephone and Data Systems stock undervalued or overvalued?

Valuing Telephone and Data Systems stock is incredibly difficult, and any metric has to be viewed as part of a bigger picture of Telephone and Data Systems's overall performance. However, analysts commonly use some key metrics to help gauge the value of a stock.

Telephone and Data Systems's PEG ratio

Telephone and Data Systems's "price/earnings-to-growth ratio" can be calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its growth – to give 4.56. A low ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer better value, while a higher ratio can be interpreted as meaning the shares offer worse value.

The PEG ratio provides a broader view than just the P/E ratio, as it gives more insight into Telephone and Data Systems's future profitability. By accounting for growth, it could also help you if you're comparing the share prices of multiple high-growth companies.

Telephone and Data Systems's EBITDA

Telephone and Data Systems's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation) is $1.1 billion.

The EBITDA is a measure of a Telephone and Data Systems's overall financial performance and is widely used to measure a its profitability.

Telephone and Data Systems financials

Revenue TTM	$5 billion
Operating margin TTM	3.92%
Gross profit TTM	$2.8 billion
Return on assets TTM	0.91%
Return on equity TTM	-8.65%
Profit margin	-10.72%
Book value	$35.41
Market Capitalization more info button	$3.9 billion

TTM: trailing 12 months

Telephone and Data Systems share dividends

Dividend payout ratio: 174.39% of net profits

Recently Telephone and Data Systems has paid out, on average, around 200% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 0% of the current stock value. This means that over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), Telephone and Data Systems shareholders could enjoy a 0% return on their shares, in the form of dividend payments. In Telephone and Data Systems's case, that would currently equate to about $0.455 per share.

Telephone and Data Systems's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

Telephone and Data Systems's most recent dividend payout was on 30 December 2024. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their shares by 15 December 2024 (the "ex-dividend date").

Have Telephone and Data Systems's shares ever split?

Telephone and Data Systems's shares were split on a 1087:1000 basis on 24 January 2012 . So if you had owned 1000 shares the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 1087 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your Telephone and Data Systems shares – just the quantity. However, indirectly, the new 8% lower share price could have impacted the market appetite for Telephone and Data Systems shares which in turn could have impacted Telephone and Data Systems's share price.

Telephone and Data Systems share price volatility

Over the last 12 months, Telephone and Data Systems's shares have ranged in value from as little as $13.4632 up to $35.3498. A popular way to gauge a stock's volatility is its "beta".

Beta is a measure of a share's volatility in relation to the market. The market (NYSE average) beta is 1, while Telephone and Data Systems's is 0.783. This would suggest that Telephone and Data Systems's shares are less volatile than average (for this exchange).

Telephone and Data Systems overview

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. , a telecommunications company, provides communications services in the United States. It operates through two segments: UScellular and TDS Telecom. The company offers wireless solutions to consumers, and business and government customers, including a suite of connected Internet of things (IoT) solutions, and software applications for monitor and control, business automation/operations, communication, fleet and asset management, smart water solutions, private cellular networks and custom, and end-to-end IoT solutions; wireless priority services and quality priority and preemption options; smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, fixed wireless home internet, and IoT devices; and accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards, as well as consumer electronics, including audio, home automation and networking products. It also provides replace and repair services; Trade-In program through which it buys customers' used equipment; internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud television platform that offers video content and features; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company sells its products through retail stores, direct and indirect sales, third-party retailers, and independent agents, as well as through ecommerce and telesales. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Frequently asked questions

What percentage of Telephone and Data Systems is owned by insiders or institutions?
Currently 8.157% of Telephone and Data Systems shares are held by insiders and 91.632% by institutions. How many people work for Telephone and Data Systems?
Latest data suggests 8,000 work at Telephone and Data Systems. When does the fiscal year end for Telephone and Data Systems?
Telephone and Data Systems's fiscal year ends in December. Where is Telephone and Data Systems based?
Telephone and Data Systems's address is: 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL, United States, 60602 What is Telephone and Data Systems's ISIN number?
Telephone and Data Systems's international securities identification number is: US8794338298 What is Telephone and Data Systems's CUSIP number?
Telephone and Data Systems's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 879433860