Telephone and Data SystemsTDS
TDS
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 7,323 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]
29% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 45 | Existing positions closed: 35
17% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $3.31B [Q4 2024] → $3.86B (+$555M) [Q1 2025]
2% more funds holding
Funds holding: 299 [Q4 2024] → 305 (+6) [Q1 2025]
1.27% more ownership
Funds ownership: 91.95% [Q4 2024] → 93.21% (+1.27%) [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
$49
24%
upside
Avg. target
$51
29%
upside
High target
$53
35%
upside
2 analyst ratings
2 positive
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0 neutral
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0 negative
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Raymond James Ric Prentiss | 24%upside $49 | Outperform Reiterated | 25 Jul 2025 |
JP Morgan Sebastiano Petti | 35%upside $53 | Overweight Maintained | 28 May 2025 |
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 6 articles about TDS published over the past 30 days
Neutral
PRNewsWire
5 days ago
TDS and UScellular to release second quarter operating results and host conference call on August 11, 2025
CHICAGO , July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) and United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE: USM) will be webcasting their second quarter operating results conference call on August 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Central Time.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
UScellular Announces Expected Amount of Special Dividend
Expects to issue special dividend of $22.50 - $23.75 per share to shareholders Contingent on closing the sale of the wireless operations and subject to board approval CHICAGO , July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) (the "Company") today announced that it expects its Board of Directors to approve a special cash dividend in the aggregate range amount of $1.950 billion - $2.075 billion following the closing of the sale of the Company's wireless operations and select spectrum assets to T-Mobile US, Inc. The expected dividend is in the range of $22.50 - $23.75 per Common Share and Series A Common Share. The board is expected to set a record and payment date at the time of declaration.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
6 days ago
UScellular announces expected name change to Array Digital Infrastructure
Appoints Doug Chambers as interim President and CEO of Array SM Expects to close on the sale of the wireless operations on August 1 CHICAGO , July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) announced two developments today, each of which is subject to and will become effective upon the closing of the previously announced sale (the "T-Mobile Transaction") of its wireless operations to T-Mobile US, Inc. The T-Mobile Transaction is expected to close on August 1, 2025, subject to satisfaction of closing conditions. Upon closing: Douglas W.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
45 Barron's 2025 Mid-Year Pro-Picks: 3 Ideal July DiviDogs
I analyze Barron's Mid-Year 2025 Roundtable Pro Picks using the yield-based 'dogcatcher' method to identify high-yield, safer dividend stocks. AT&T, Tegna, and Pitney Bowes stand out as 'safer' dividend dogs, with prices below annual dividends from $1,000 invested, signaling attractive entry points. The top ten high-yield picks offer projected 24.3% average net gains by July 2026, with lower-than-market volatility, but some face negative free cash flow margins.
Neutral
PRNewsWire
2 weeks 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
2 weeks 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
1 month 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.
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