$39.19
+0.72%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, routers, 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; local and long-distance telephone service, VoIP, and enhanced services; and broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services. The company sells its products through retail sales, direct and indirect sales, third-party retailers, and independent agents, as well as through ecommerce and telesales. As of December 31, 2021, it offers its services to customers 5 million wireless connections, and 1.2 million wireline and cable connections. The company was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Total Payments
50
Latest Dividend
$0.0400
Annual Amount
$10.4500
Frequency
Quarterly
| Declaration | Ex-Date | Payment Date | Dividend | Adjusted | Frequency | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
May 21, 2026 | Jun 16, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 20, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | -99.61% |
Jan 13, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Feb 2, 2026 | $10.2500 | $10.2500 | Quarterly | +25525.00% |
Nov 21, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 8, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 22, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 21, 2025 | Mar 17, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 16, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 8, 2024 | Sep 16, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 28, 2024 | Jun 14, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.0400 | $0.0400 | Quarterly | -78.95% |
Feb 16, 2024 | Mar 15, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.1900 | $0.1900 | Quarterly | +2.70% |
Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 15, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.1850 | $0.1850 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 11, 2023 | Sep 15, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.1850 | $0.1850 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 19, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.1850 | $0.1850 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 16, 2023 | Mar 15, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.1850 | $0.1850 | Quarterly | +2.78% |
Nov 18, 2022 | Dec 15, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.1800 | $0.1800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 11, 2022 | Sep 15, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.1800 | $0.1800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 20, 2022 | Jun 15, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.1800 | $0.1800 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 17, 2022 | Mar 15, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.1800 | $0.1800 | Quarterly | +2.86% |
Nov 29, 2021 | Dec 15, 2021 | Dec 30, 2021 | $0.1750 | $0.1750 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 12, 2021 | Sep 15, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.1750 | $0.1750 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 21, 2021 | Jun 15, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.1750 | $0.1750 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 18, 2021 | Mar 17, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.1750 | $0.1750 | Quarterly | +2.94% |
Nov 17, 2020 | Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 30, 2020 | $0.1700 | $0.1700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 12, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.1700 | $0.1700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 22, 2020 | Jun 16, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | $0.1700 | $0.1700 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 20, 2020 | Mar 17, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | $0.1700 | $0.1700 | Quarterly | +3.03% |
Nov 18, 2019 | Dec 16, 2019 | Dec 30, 2019 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 15, 2019 | Sep 16, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 23, 2019 | Jun 14, 2019 | Jun 28, 2019 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 22, 2019 | Mar 15, 2019 | Mar 29, 2019 | $0.1650 | $0.1650 | Quarterly | +3.13% |
Nov 16, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 16, 2018 | Sep 14, 2018 | Sep 28, 2018 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 24, 2018 | Jun 15, 2018 | Jun 29, 2018 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 23, 2018 | Mar 16, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 | $0.1600 | $0.1600 | Quarterly | +3.23% |
Nov 29, 2017 | Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 28, 2017 | $0.1550 | $0.1550 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 16, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 29, 2017 | $0.1550 | $0.1550 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 26, 2017 | Jun 16, 2017 | Jun 30, 2017 | $0.1550 | $0.1550 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 24, 2017 | Mar 17, 2017 | Mar 31, 2017 | $0.1550 | $0.1550 | Quarterly | +4.73% |
Nov 22, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 | Dec 29, 2016 | $0.1480 | $0.1480 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 18, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | Sep 30, 2016 | $0.1480 | $0.1480 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 27, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | Jun 30, 2016 | $0.1480 | $0.1480 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 19, 2016 | Mar 17, 2016 | Mar 31, 2016 | $0.1480 | $0.1480 | Quarterly | +4.96% |
Nov 3, 2015 | Dec 16, 2015 | Dec 30, 2015 | $0.1410 | $0.1410 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 20, 2015 | Sep 16, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $0.1410 | $0.1410 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 22, 2015 | Jun 16, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 | $0.1410 | $0.1410 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Feb 25, 2015 | Mar 16, 2015 | Mar 31, 2015 | $0.1410 | $0.1410 | Quarterly | +5.22% |
Nov 24, 2014 | Dec 15, 2014 | Dec 30, 2014 | $0.1340 | $0.1340 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
Aug 21, 2014 | Sep 15, 2014 | Sep 30, 2014 | $0.1340 | $0.1340 | Quarterly | 0.00% |
May 22, 2014 | Jun 13, 2014 | Jun 30, 2014 | $0.1340 | $0.1340 | Quarterly | - |
Negative payout ratio indicates the company is either not paying dividends or has negative earnings. Not a dividend-paying stock currently.
Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.
Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.
Highly sustainable dividend with strong coverage, growing payouts, and solid cash generation. Low risk of dividend cuts.
Dividend aristocrat potential: Conservative payout ratios combined with consistent growth suggest management prioritizes sustainable, long-term shareholder returns. Excellent foundation for dividend compounding.
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