Company / Operating Cash Flow
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Operating Cash Flow History
FY2016-FY2025 · Annual data · Source: SEC filings
At a glance
Latest annual filing availableLatest Operating Cash Flow
$589.9M
FY2025
5-year range
$589.9M / $1.2B
FY2021-FY2025
Trend
-48.5%
vs FY2024
Sector context
#30 of 73
Communication Services
What the data says
At $590M, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s operating cash flow ranks #30 of 73 in the Communication Services sector. Operating Cash Flow has fluctuated over the past 10 years, ranging from $590M in FY2025 to $1.5B in FY2020.
Based on SEC 10-K filings.
$590M in FY2025 with a 5-year CAGR of -17.4%.
Declined from $1.1B to $590M over the past 2 years.
Communication Services sector context is included.
Operating Cash Flow over time
Growth rates
- 3-Year CAGR
- -20.1%
- 5-Year CAGR
- -17.4%
- 10-Year CAGR
- -
Sector benchmark
-91.5% below sector average
Key checks
Key Insights
- 5-year CAGR of -17.4%, indicating a declining trend.
- In FY2025, operating cash flow decreased 48.5% year-over-year.
- Ranks #30 out of 73 companies in the Communication Services sector.
- Peak operating cash flow was recorded in FY2020.
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 | Operating Cash FlowValue | YoY GrowthYoY |
|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $589.9M | -48.5% |
| FY2024 | $1.1B | +0.4% |
| FY2023 | $1.1B | -1.2% |
| FY2022 | $1.2B | +4.7% |
| FY2021 | $1.1B | -28.0% |
| FY2020 | $1.5B | +50.8% |
| FY2019 | $1.0B | -0.1% |
| FY2018 | $1.0B | +31.1% |
| FY2017 | $776.0M | -0.8% |
| FY2016 | $782.0M | -1.0% |
As of FY2025 · SEC 10-K · Updated Mar 28, 2026