Company / Interest Expense
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Interest Expense History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Interest Expense
$112.7M
FY2025
5-year range
$62.2M / $232.0M
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
+3.8%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#9 of 18
Communication Services
What the data says
At $113M, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s interest expense ranks #10 of 18 in the Communication Services sector. Interest Expense has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $62M in FY2023 to $232M in FY2021.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$113M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -7.7%.
Increased from $62M to $113M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Interest Expense over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -13.5%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -7.7%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
#10 of 18 in Communication ServicesTop 50% of 18This company $112.7M Sector average $134.4M
▼
-16.1% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -7.7%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, interest expense increased 3.8% year-over-year.
- Ranks #9 out of 18 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak interest expense was recorded in FY2021.
Company context
Key Data Points
- 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.
Annual data
| Year | Interest ExpenseValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $112.7M | +3.8% |
| FY2024 | $108.6M | +74.6% |
| FY2023 | $62.2M | -64.3% |
| FY2022 | $174.0M | -25.0% |
| FY2021 | $232.0M | +38.1% |
| FY2020 | $168.0M | +1.8% |
| FY2019 | $165.0M | -4.1% |
| FY2018 | $172.0M | +1.2% |
| FY2017 | $170.0M | +0.0% |
| FY2016 | $170.0M | +19.7% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026