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TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS)

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services. The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Sector: Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)

Industry: Telecommunications Services

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. logo

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

NYSE:TDSCommunication Services
+1.58%$35.33
AH Close$35.50+0.48%vs close
Mkt Cap$4.07B
Float99.8M
O/S115.12M
Inst Own92.4%
Div Yield29.46%
Dilution
Historical Data
DateOpenHighLowCloseVolume
Key Metrics
Market Cap$4.07B
Enterprise Value--
P/E Ratio--
Est. Net Cash/Share--
Institutional Ownership92.40%

based on 115.12M shares outstanding

SectorCommunication Services
IndustryTelecommunications Services
ExchangeNYSE
CountryUSUS
IPO Date-
Shares Outstanding115.12M
Float99.80M
Company Overview

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States.

It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array.

The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas.

The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services.

The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Leadership

Anthony J. M. Carlson

President of Array & CEO of Array

Joseph R. Hanley

Senior Vice President Strategy and Corporate Development, TDS

Kenneth S. Dixon

President and CEO, TDS Telecommunications LLC ("TDS Telecom"); Director of TDS, President and CEO of TDS Telecom; Director and President and CEO, TDS Telecom

Letitia G. Carlson, MD

Director of TDS, Physician and Clinical Professor at George Washington University Medical Faculty Associates

Employees

4K+

Country

US

Sector

Communication Services

Website

tdsinc.com

Analyst Coverage
Analyst Coverage
ConsensusBuy
Price Target
No price targets available
Ratings Distribution
BUY
5
HOLD
2
SELL
0
TOTAL7
Insider Trading
InsiderTypeShares
CARLSON LEROY T JR profile photoCARLSON LEROY T JRWithholding/Transfer227.2K
CARLSON LEROY T JR profile photoCARLSON LEROY T JRSale77.1K
CARLSON LEROY T JR profile photoCARLSON LEROY T JROption Exercise77.1K
CARLSON LEROY T JR profile photoCARLSON LEROY T JROption Exercise77.1K
CARLSON LEROY T JR profile photoCARLSON LEROY T JRWithholding/Transfer18.3K
CARLSON LEROY T JR profile photoCARLSON LEROY T JRWithholding/Transfer116.4K
Shareholders
92.4%
Institutional
(356)
1.6%
Insiderⓘ
(17)
11.7%
5%+ Owners
(1)
-
Unattributed (incl. retail)ⓘ
Institutional92.4%
Insider1.6%
5%+ Beneficial11.7%
Top Shareholders
NameShares%
BlackRock, Inc. logo
BlackRock, Inc.
15.8M13.7%
BlackRock, Inc. logo
BlackRock, Inc.
· also on 13F· may incl. warrants· filed Apr 2025
14.8M12.8%
The Trustees of Amendment and Restatement (dated as of April 22, 2005) of Voting Trust under Agreement dated as of June 30, 1989 logo
The Trustees of Amendment and Restatement (dated as of April 22, 2005) of Voting Trust under Agreement dated as of June 30, 1989
· may incl. warrants· filed Sep 2026
13.5M11.7%
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP logo
DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP
6.3M5.5%
Third Point LLC logo
Third Point LLC
6.3M5.5%
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC logo
VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC
5.8M5.0%
CARRONADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP logo
CARRONADE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LP
5.3M4.6%
OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP logo
OAKTREE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP
5.3M4.6%
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC logo
AMERICAN CENTURY COMPANIES INC
4.7M4.1%
STATE STREET CORP logo
STATE STREET CORP
4.4M3.8%
Sources: 13F, Form 4, 13D/13GO/S: 115.1M · checked 25 Oct 2026 · market-data provider
Insiders & Institutional Holders
52-Week Range
$30.71$49.12
$35.33(25th percentile)
Volume
Average Daily Volume2.00M
2.39M today vs 2.00M avg(+20%)

30d Avg

2.00M

60d Avg

1.73M

90d Avg

1.53M

Earnings
Dividend History
TTM Yield
29.46%
Paid quarterly
Annual (LTM)
$10.41
Latest
$0.0400
Sep 15, 26
5Y Growth
+71.83%
per year
Compliance Status
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