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Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Stock Price, News & Analysis

$24.08
+0.54 (+2.29%)
(As of 09/27/2024 ET)

About Telephone and Data Systems Stock (NYSE:TDS)

Key Stats

Today's Range
$23.77
$24.36
50-Day Range
$19.04
$24.64
52-Week Range
$13.69
$24.92
Volume
770,767 shs
Average Volume
1.11 million shs
Market Capitalization
$2.72 billion
P/E Ratio
N/A
Dividend Yield
0.66%
Price Target
$34.00
Consensus Rating
Buy

Company 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. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Telephone and Data Systems Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

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76th Percentile Overall Score

TDS MarketRank™: 

Telephone and Data Systems scored higher than 76% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 36th out of 95 stocks in the utilities sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

  • Earnings Growth

    Earnings for Telephone and Data Systems are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.43) to ($0.13) per share.

  • Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

    The P/E ratio of Telephone and Data Systems is -4.94, 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. Sector

    The P/E ratio of Telephone and Data Systems is -4.94, 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 Ratio

    Telephone and Data Systems has a P/B Ratio of 0.55. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

  • Read more about Telephone and Data Systems' valuation and earnings.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.46% of the float of Telephone and Data Systems has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Telephone 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 month

    Short interest in Telephone and Data Systems has recently decreased by 10.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • Dividend Yield

    Telephone and Data Systems has a dividend yield of 0.70%, which is in the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.

  • Dividend Growth

    Telephone and Data Systems does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

  • Read more about Telephone and Data Systems' dividend.
  • Percentage of Shares Shorted

    2.46% of the float of Telephone and Data Systems has been sold short.
  • Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

    Telephone 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 month

    Short interest in Telephone and Data Systems has recently decreased by 10.70%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly.
  • News Sentiment

    Telephone and Data Systems has a news sentiment score of 0.44. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Utilities companies.
  • News Coverage This Week

    MarketBeat has tracked 11 news articles for Telephone and Data Systems this week, compared to 5 articles on an average week.
  • Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

    In the past three months, Telephone and Data Systems insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

  • Percentage Held by Insiders

    14.48% 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 Institutions

    80.00% 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.

  • Read more about Telephone and Data Systems' insider trading history.
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TDS Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

Telephone and Data Systems' stock was trading at $18.35 at the start of the year. Since then, TDS stock has increased by 31.2% and is now trading at $24.08.
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE:TDS) posted its quarterly earnings results on Friday, August, 2nd. The Wireless communications provider reported ($0.13) EPS for the quarter, hitting analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.13). The firm's quarterly revenue was down 2.3% compared to the same quarter last year.

Top institutional shareholders of Telephone and Data Systems include Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (5.33%), American Century Companies Inc. (2.35%), Private Management Group Inc. (2.00%) and Millennium Management LLC (1.73%). Insiders that own company stock include Clarence A Davis and Kurt B Thaus.
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Shares of TDS stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Telephone and Data Systems investors own include AT&T (T), NVIDIA (NVDA), Pfizer (PFE), Intel (INTC), Energy Transfer (ET), Micron Technology (MU) and QUALCOMM (QCOM).

Company Calendar

Last Earnings
8/02/2024
Ex-Dividend for 9/30 Dividend
9/16/2024
Today
9/27/2024
Dividend Payable
9/30/2024
Next Earnings (Estimated)
11/01/2024
Fiscal Year End
12/31/2024

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Sector
Utilities
Industry
Telephone communication, except radio
Sub-Industry
Wireless Telecommunication Services
CUSIP
87943382
Employees
8,800
Year Founded
N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Target
$34.00
High Stock Price Target
$34.00
Low Stock Price Target
$34.00
Potential Upside/Downside
+40.5%
Consensus Rating
Buy
Rating Score (0-4)
3.00
Research Coverage
1 Analysts

Profitability

Net Income
$-500,000,000.00
Pretax Margin
-8.76%

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales
$5.16 billion
Cash Flow
$8.64 per share
Book Value
$43.56 per share

Miscellaneous

Free Float
96,638,000
Market Cap
$2.73 billion
Optionable
Optionable
Beta
0.81
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This page (NYSE:TDS) was last updated on 9/27/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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