Telephone and Data Systems
About: Telephone and Data Systems Inc is a diversified telecommunications operator that provides mobile, telephone, and broadband services. The company's segments include UScellular Wireless, UScellular Towers, and TDS Telecom. It generates maximum revenue from the UScellular Wireless segment.
Employees: 7,900
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Funds holding %
of 7,312 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
50% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 6 [Q4 2024] → 9 (+3) [Q1 2025]
26% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 44 | Existing positions closed: 35
17% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.31B [Q4 2024] → $3.86B (+$554M) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 299 [Q4 2024] → 304 (+5) [Q1 2025]
1.24% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.95% [Q4 2024] → 93.19% (+1.24%) [Q1 2025]
11% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 104 | Existing positions reduced: 117
29% less call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $81.5M | Put options by funds: $115M
Research analyst outlook
2 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months
Low target
$47
19%
upside
Avg. target
$50
27%
upside
High target
$53
34%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
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0 negative
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JP Morgan Sebastiano Petti | 34%upside $53 | Overweight Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
Raymond James Ric Prentiss | 19%upside $47 | Outperform Reiterated | 5 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 3 articles about TDS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
8 hours ago
UScellular announces FCC approval for sale of wireless operations and select spectrum assets
CHICAGO , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) and Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announce that the Federal Communications Commission issued an order today approving our transaction with T-Mobile US, Inc. We look forward to closing the transaction upon satisfaction of all closing conditions. A bout UScellular United States Cellular Corporation provides a comprehensive range of wireless products and services, excellent customer support, and a high-quality network to customers with 4.4 million retail connections in 21 states.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
16 hours ago
US Department of Justice Antitrust Division closes its investigation into proposed transaction with T-Mobile and UScellular
CHICAGO , July 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) and Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) report that the US Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced yesterday that it has closed its investigation into the proposed transaction with T-Mobile. The transaction remains subject to approval by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and we continue to work with the FCC as they complete their independent assessment.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
2 weeks ago
U.S. Cellular And Telephone And Data Systems: Resignations At FCC Delays Closing Of T-Mobile Acquisition
Disruption at the FCC has delayed T-Mobile's acquisition of US Cellular's wireless operation, with closure now likely in August or September 2025 after a new commissioner is sworn in. I remain bullish on TDS preferreds, especially Series VV, due to their steep discount to liquidation value and attractive 8.45% yield on cost. The USM sale will reduce TDS's debt and boost its cash position, serving as a catalyst for the preferreds and transforming the company's balance sheet.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
The High Yield Of Telephone and Data Systems Preferred Is Attractive, But Not Entirely Safe
Telephone and Data Systems preferred stock delivered an 83% total return in under two years, driven by a pending $4.4B UScellular asset sale to T-Mobile. The asset sale will significantly reduce TDS's debt and strengthen its balance sheet, improving preferred dividend safety but shrinking the company. Despite improved prospects, TDS still faces high debt and ongoing losses, making the preferred dividend less than fully secure.
Neutral
GlobeNewsWire
1 month ago
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP Announces Proposed Class Action Settlement on Behalf of Purchasers of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Securities (NYSE: TDS)
NEW YORK, June 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP announces that the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Eastern Division has approved the following announcement of a proposed class action settlement that would benefit purchasers of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (“TDS”) securities (NYSE: TDS, TDSPrU, TDSPrV): SUMMARY NOTICE OF PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION, PROPOSED CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT, SETTLEMENT HEARING, AND MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND REIMBURSEMENT OF LITIGATION EXPENSES To: All persons and entities similarly situated, other than Defendants, who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of TDS between May 6, 2022 and November 3, 2022, inclusive (the “Settlement Class”). Excluded from the Settlement Class are Defendants, TDS and United States Cellular Corporation (“UScellular”) and their subsidiaries, affiliates, and respective officers and directors at all relevant times, and any of their immediate families, legal representatives, heirs, successors, or assigns, and any entity in which any Defendant has or had a controlling interest.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
Telephone And Data Systems: The Good News Has Been Priced In
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s share price has surged on expectations of major asset sales and a cash infusion, despite ongoing operational declines and weak profitability. The bullish thesis fully hinges on the successful closing of asset sales to T-Mobile, Verizon, and AT&T, which will reduce debt and boost cash reserves. Post-sale, TDS will focus on fiber broadband expansion, aiming for improved margins and profitability through economies of scale and operational streamlining.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
TDS Names Ken Dixon President and CEO of TDS Telecom; Jim Butman Retires after 40 Years of Service
CHICAGO , June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) announced today that Ken Dixon will be appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom), a wholly owned subsidiary of TDS, effective June 9. Dixon succeeds Jim Butman who will retire and step down on July 1 after more than 40 years of service to TDS, including the last 7 years as the leader of TDS Telecom.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
2 Preferreds For A Stress-Free Retirement; Up To 8.7% Yield
Retirement is about maximizing time and enjoying life, not stressing over market fluctuations. Income investing allows your money to work for you, enabling financial freedom. Preferred securities offer reliable, high-yield income and stability.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
1 month ago
TDS announces second quarter 2025 dividends
CHICAGO , May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS), a leading provider of telecommunications services, has declared second quarter 2025 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on June 30, 2025, to holders of record on June 16, 2025.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 months ago
TDS TO WEBCAST 2025 ANNUAL MEETINGS OF SHAREHOLDERS
CHICAGO , May 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS] is webcasting its 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders at 9:00 a.m. Central time on May 22, 2025.
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