Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Financials, Dividends & Stock Info
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Data as of (572 days ago)|Source: SEC EDGAR
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is a integrated telecommunication services company. The company reports annual revenue of $4.8B and net loss of $57M. Its profit margin is -1.2%.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Key Financials(TTM Est.)
Data from SEC EDGAR filings. TTM = Trailing Twelve Months.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Financial Health ScoreFY2025
Below average; significant concerns in multiple areas
-6 pts YoYThis Financial Health Score is a proprietary metric calculated from SEC EDGAR filings for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security. Results vary significantly by industry. Conduct your own research before making investment decisions.
Data Highlights
- Altman Z-Score 0.88 (distress zone, below 1.8 threshold)
- High earnings quality (cash-backed earnings)
Data sourced from SEC EDGAR filings. Not investment advice.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Recent Events
Source: SEC EDGAR 8-K Filings
5-Year Revenue & Net Income Trend
Chart shows fiscal year data from SEC EDGAR filings. Hover over data points for details.
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
About Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is a Chicago-based telecommunications service company primarily providing broadband, cable, telephone, and wireless services, and radio tower leasing, through its subsidiaries TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, the latter of which was formerly the cell phone company United States Cellular.
- Industry
- Integrated Telecommunication Services
Valuation
Valuation Data UnavailablePrice-based valuation metrics (P/E, P/B) require real-time stock price data which is not included in SEC filings.
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Profitability
Thin Marginsvs 17.5% sector median / 11.6% avg
Currently generating negative returns on shareholder equity.
vs 6.2% sector median / 7.3% avg
Currently operating at a loss of 1 cents per dollar of revenue.
* Some quarterly data is missing. Values are calculated based on annual report figures.
Profit margin 116% below sector average.
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Financial Health
Balance Sheet Data LimitedInsufficient data to assess financial health.
Peter Lynch: Lynch: normal balance sheet has 75% equity, 25% debt. Understanding financial health
Dividend
Dividend Data UnavailableDividend yield data is not available from SEC filings. Check the company's investor relations page for dividend information.
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. 10-Year Revenue, Profit & Cash Flow History
Annual Financials
FY2025 - FY2016| Metric | FY2025 | FY2024 | FY2023 | FY2022 | FY2021 | FY2020 | FY2019 | FY2018 | FY2017 | FY2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.2B(-5.3%) | $1.3B(-4.3%) | $1.4B(-74.1%) | $5.2B(+0.9%) | $5.2B(+1.3%) | $5.1B(+1.3%) | $5.0B(-2.2%) | $5.2B(+2.2%) | $5.0B(-2.2%) | $5.2B(-1.1%) |
| Net Income | $-6,236,000(+77.5%) | $-27,705,000(+94.5%) | $-500,009,000(-321.2%) | $226.0M(+86.8%) | $121.0M(-10.4%) | $135.0M(-11.8%) | $153.0M(+255.8%) | $43.0M(-71.9%) | $153.0M(+255.8%) | $43.0M(-80.4%) |
| Total Assets | $8.4B | $13.7B | $8.1B | $13.5B | $12.5B | $10.8B | $9.8B | $9.3B | $9.3B | $9.4B |
| Total Debt | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total Equity | $4.8B | $5.1B | $5.2B | $5.8B | $5.9B | $4.8B | $4.7B | $4.6B | $4.3B | $4.1B |
| Profit Margin | -0.5% | -2.1% | -36.9% | 4.3% | 2.3% | 2.6% | 3.0% | 0.8% | 3.0% | 0.8% |
| ROE | -0.1% | -0.5% | -9.6% | 3.9% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 3.3% | 0.9% | 3.6% | 1.0% |
| ROA | -0.1% | -0.2% | -6.2% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | 0.5% | 1.7% | 0.5% |
Quarterly Financials
Last 8 quarters| Metric | Q1 2026 | Q3 2025 | Q2 2025 | Q1 2025 | Q3 2024 | Q2 2024 | Q1 2024 | Q3 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $290.4M | $308.5M | $1.2B | $1.2B | $327.5M | $1.2B | $1.3B | $1.3B |
| Net Income | $7.5M | $-81,750,000 | $12.0M | $7.0M | $-65,738,000 | $3.0M | $29.0M | $0 |
| Total Assets | $8.0B | $8.5B | $13.5B | $13.5B | $13.7B | $13.9B | $13.9B | $14.4B |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Insider Trading
Source: SEC EDGAR Form 4 filings. Only purchase (P) and sale (S) transactions shown.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Dividend Safety Analysis & Growth History
Dividend Status
Dividend PayerThis company pays dividends. Historical dividend data shown below.
5-year dividend CAGR: -29.3%.
Annual Dividends
2016 - 2025| Metric | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend/Share | $0.59 | $0.62 | $0.64 | $0.66 | $0.68 | $0.70 | $0.72 | $0.74 | $0.31 | $0.12 |
| YoY Growth | +5.4% | +5.1% | +3.2% | +3.1% | +3.0% | +2.9% | +2.9% | +2.8% | -58.1% | -61.3% |
| Payments | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| Increased | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
Learn more: Dividend investing guide | How to evaluate dividend safety
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Free Cash Flow & Dividend Coverage
Cash Flow History
FY2016 - FY2025| Metric | FY2016 | FY2017 | FY2018 | FY2019 | FY2020 | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating CF | $782.0M | $776.0M | $782.0M | $776.0M | $1.0B | $1.0B | $1.5B | $1.1B | $1.1B | $589.9M |
| CapEx | -$636.0M | -$685.0M | -$636.0M | -$685.0M | -$776.0M | -$957.0M | -$1.3B | -$643.1M | -$365.4M | -$390.5M |
| Free Cash Flow | $146.0M | $91.0M | $146.0M | $91.0M | $241.0M | $59.0M | $194.0M | $498.1M | $780.4M | $199.4M |
| FCF Margin | 2.8% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 4.7% | 1.1% | 3.7% | 36.8% | 60.2% | 16.2% |
Source: SEC EDGAR 10-K filings. FCF = Operating Cash Flow - Capital Expenditures. Free cash flow guide
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Risk Factors
Company-disclosed SEC risk factors
Risk factors are disclosed by the company in its SEC Form 10-K, Item 1A. Billiver does not classify or summarize company-specific legal, operational, financial, or market risks here.
Sector context: Communication Services. This is not a Billiver risk assessment for TDS.
Source note: the SEC Form 10-K includes Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The full risk-factor text should be read from the company’s own SEC filing.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. FAQ
What is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s annual revenue?
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) reported $4.8 billion in trailing twelve-month (TTM) revenue. This financial data is compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. profitable?
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. reported a net loss with a -1.2% profit margin, totaling $57 million in net losses (TTM). All figures from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.
Does Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. pay dividends?
Yes, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. pays regular dividends. View the full dividend history and payout analysis on this page.
What is Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s financial health score?
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. has a financial health score of 51/100 (Grade: D), evaluating profitability, solvency, liquidity, and growth based on SEC EDGAR data.
How many years of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. financial data are available?
10 years of financial data are available for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. from FY2016 to FY2025. All figures are compiled from SEC EDGAR 10-K filings.