Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

TDSยทNYSE

$39.19

+0.72%
Communication ServicesTelecommunications Services

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$4.17B
EPS-0.6600
P/E Ratio-59.38
Earnings Date07/30/2026
0.00%
Dividend Yield
-100%
3Y-100.0%
5Y-100.0%
10Y-100.0%
17.17%
Dividend Payout Ratio
-56%
3Y-95.0%
5Y-51.0%
10Y-70.0%
3Y-42.0%
5Y+9.0%
10Y+37.0%
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Dividend History

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10Y CAGR +0%
Latest $0
Annual $0
Stable dividend payments
Last Period: +0%

TDS Dividend Payment History

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Total Payments

50

Latest Dividend

$0.0400

Annual Amount

$10.4500

Frequency

Quarterly

DeclarationEx-DatePayment DateDividendAdjustedFrequencyGrowth
May 21, 2026
Jun 16, 2026Jun 30, 2026
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 20, 2026
Mar 16, 2026Mar 31, 2026
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly-99.61%
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 23, 2026Feb 2, 2026
$10.2500
$10.2500
Quarterly+25525.00%
Nov 21, 2025
Dec 15, 2025Dec 30, 2025
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 8, 2025
Sep 15, 2025Sep 30, 2025
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
May 22, 2025
Jun 16, 2025Jun 30, 2025
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 21, 2025
Mar 17, 2025Mar 31, 2025
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
Nov 26, 2024
Dec 16, 2024Dec 31, 2024
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 8, 2024
Sep 16, 2024Sep 30, 2024
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly0.00%
May 28, 2024
Jun 14, 2024Jun 28, 2024
$0.0400
$0.0400
Quarterly-78.95%
Feb 16, 2024
Mar 15, 2024Mar 28, 2024
$0.1900
$0.1900
Quarterly+2.70%
Dec 1, 2023
Dec 15, 2023Dec 29, 2023
$0.1850
$0.1850
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 11, 2023
Sep 15, 2023Sep 29, 2023
$0.1850
$0.1850
Quarterly0.00%
May 19, 2023
Jun 15, 2023Jun 30, 2023
$0.1850
$0.1850
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 16, 2023
Mar 15, 2023Mar 31, 2023
$0.1850
$0.1850
Quarterly+2.78%
Nov 18, 2022
Dec 15, 2022Dec 30, 2022
$0.1800
$0.1800
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 11, 2022
Sep 15, 2022Sep 30, 2022
$0.1800
$0.1800
Quarterly0.00%
May 20, 2022
Jun 15, 2022Jun 30, 2022
$0.1800
$0.1800
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 17, 2022
Mar 15, 2022Mar 31, 2022
$0.1800
$0.1800
Quarterly+2.86%
Nov 29, 2021
Dec 15, 2021Dec 30, 2021
$0.1750
$0.1750
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 12, 2021
Sep 15, 2021Sep 30, 2021
$0.1750
$0.1750
Quarterly0.00%
May 21, 2021
Jun 15, 2021Jun 30, 2021
$0.1750
$0.1750
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 18, 2021
Mar 17, 2021Mar 31, 2021
$0.1750
$0.1750
Quarterly+2.94%
Nov 17, 2020
Dec 16, 2020Dec 30, 2020
$0.1700
$0.1700
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 12, 2020
Sep 16, 2020Sep 30, 2020
$0.1700
$0.1700
Quarterly0.00%
May 22, 2020
Jun 16, 2020Jun 30, 2020
$0.1700
$0.1700
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 20, 2020
Mar 17, 2020Mar 31, 2020
$0.1700
$0.1700
Quarterly+3.03%
Nov 18, 2019
Dec 16, 2019Dec 30, 2019
$0.1650
$0.1650
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 15, 2019
Sep 16, 2019Sep 30, 2019
$0.1650
$0.1650
Quarterly0.00%
May 23, 2019
Jun 14, 2019Jun 28, 2019
$0.1650
$0.1650
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 22, 2019
Mar 15, 2019Mar 29, 2019
$0.1650
$0.1650
Quarterly+3.13%
Nov 16, 2018
Dec 14, 2018Dec 28, 2018
$0.1600
$0.1600
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 16, 2018
Sep 14, 2018Sep 28, 2018
$0.1600
$0.1600
Quarterly0.00%
May 24, 2018
Jun 15, 2018Jun 29, 2018
$0.1600
$0.1600
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 23, 2018
Mar 16, 2018Mar 29, 2018
$0.1600
$0.1600
Quarterly+3.23%
Nov 29, 2017
Dec 15, 2017Dec 28, 2017
$0.1550
$0.1550
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 16, 2017
Sep 15, 2017Sep 29, 2017
$0.1550
$0.1550
Quarterly0.00%
May 26, 2017
Jun 16, 2017Jun 30, 2017
$0.1550
$0.1550
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 24, 2017
Mar 17, 2017Mar 31, 2017
$0.1550
$0.1550
Quarterly+4.73%
Nov 22, 2016
Dec 16, 2016Dec 29, 2016
$0.1480
$0.1480
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 18, 2016
Sep 16, 2016Sep 30, 2016
$0.1480
$0.1480
Quarterly0.00%
May 27, 2016
Jun 16, 2016Jun 30, 2016
$0.1480
$0.1480
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 19, 2016
Mar 17, 2016Mar 31, 2016
$0.1480
$0.1480
Quarterly+4.96%
Nov 3, 2015
Dec 16, 2015Dec 30, 2015
$0.1410
$0.1410
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 20, 2015
Sep 16, 2015Sep 30, 2015
$0.1410
$0.1410
Quarterly0.00%
May 22, 2015
Jun 16, 2015Jun 30, 2015
$0.1410
$0.1410
Quarterly0.00%
Feb 25, 2015
Mar 16, 2015Mar 31, 2015
$0.1410
$0.1410
Quarterly+5.22%
Nov 24, 2014
Dec 15, 2014Dec 30, 2014
$0.1340
$0.1340
Quarterly0.00%
Aug 21, 2014
Sep 15, 2014Sep 30, 2014
$0.1340
$0.1340
Quarterly0.00%
May 22, 2014
Jun 13, 2014Jun 30, 2014
$0.1340
$0.1340
Quarterly-
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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Payout Ratio Analysis

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Dividends Paid
-87.67M
2025
Net Income
-6.24M
2025
Payout Ratio
-1405.87%
2025

Dividend Sustainability Analysis

Payout Ratio
-1405.87%

Negative payout ratio indicates the company is either not paying dividends or has negative earnings. Not a dividend-paying stock currently.

FCF Payout Ratio
44.9%

Excellent FCF coverage. Dividend is well-supported by actual cash generation with ample room for increases and business reinvestment.

Dividend Growth
+15.7%

Strong dividend growth demonstrates management confidence and business strength. Excellent signal for long-term dividend investors.

Sustainability
Excellent

Highly sustainable dividend with strong coverage, growing payouts, and solid cash generation. Low risk of dividend cuts.

Key Insight

Dividend aristocrat potential: Conservative payout ratios combined with consistent growth suggest management prioritizes sustainable, long-term shareholder returns. Excellent foundation for dividend compounding.