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
3Y-77.0%
5Y-76.0%
10Y-76.0%
3Y-110.0%
5Y-103.0%
10Y-115.0%
3Y-49.0%
5Y-61.0%
10Y-25.0%
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Profit Bridge

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Revenue1.23B
Cost of Goods Sold (1.29B)
Gross Profit-62.00M
Operating Expenses (0.00)
Operating Income-62.00M
Interest Expense (112.67M)
Other Income/Expense150.96M
Pretax Income88.96M
Income Tax (-62.18M)
Net Income-6.24M
Net Income
-6.24M

Profitability Analysis

Gross Margin

-5.0%

Negative gross margin indicates the company is losing money on each saleโ€”unsustainable long-term.

Operating Margin

-5.0%

Operating losses indicate the core business is unprofitable. Requires restructuring or revenue growth.

Net Profit Margin

-0.5%

Net losses indicate the company is burning cash. Sustainability depends on path to profitability.

Effective Tax Rate

-69.9%

Below-average tax rate suggests effective tax planning, favorable jurisdictions, or tax credits.

Profitability Insight

Critical situation: Negative gross margins indicate fundamental business model issues. The company loses money on every saleโ€”immediate strategic changes required.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Income Statement

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Income StatementDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021Dec 2020Dec 2019Dec 2018Dec 2017Dec 2016Dec 2015Dec 2014Dec 2013Dec 2012Dec 2011Dec 2010Dec 2009Dec 2008Dec 2007Dec 2006
REVENUE
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4.8B
4.4B
GROSS PROFIT
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3.2B
3.1B
2.8B
OPERATING INCOME
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407.8M
128.2M
527.9M
412.8M
PRE-TAX INCOME
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NET INCOME
-62.2M
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SEC Filings

TDS - Filing history and reports

Filing TypeFiling DatePeriod EndingFiscal YearActions
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

June 01, 2026
June 01, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 26, 2026
May 21, 2026
2026
10-Q

10-Q 2026 Q1

Q1

May 08, 2026
March 31, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 08, 2026
May 08, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

May 08, 2026
May 07, 2026
2026
DEF 14A

DEF 14A 2026

N/A

April 08, 2026
May 21, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

March 24, 2026
March 18, 2026
2026
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

March 13, 2026
March 10, 2026
2026
10-K

10-K 2025 FY

FY

February 24, 2026
December 31, 2025
2025
8-K

8-K 2026

N/A

February 20, 2026
February 20, 2026
2026
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