Telephone and Data Systems Inc

Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Stock Analysis

$33.900

-0.119 (-0.35%)At close

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High
34.500
Open
33.710
VWAP
34.04
Volume
1.62M
Mkt Cap
2.28B
Low
33.710
Amount
55.26M
EV/EBITDA, TTM
10.84

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is a diversified telecommunications company. The Company provides broadband, video and voice through its TDS Telecom. The Company’s segment includes Array, TDS Telecom, and Other. Its Array business connects America through digital infrastructure by leasing tower space to tenants and providing ancillary services. It also holds non-controlling interests in primarily wireless operating companies and holds certain wireless spectrum licenses. Its TDS Telecom business provides residential Internet, video, mobile, and voice services primarily through monthly subscription arrangements. Its Other business segment includes its wholly owned subsidiary Suttle-Straus, Inc. The Company, through its subsidiary TDS Telecommunications LLC, delivers high-speed Internet, television entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States.

AI analysis of Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS)

Hold

Currently, TDS is not a strong buy due to its low RSI of 37.347, indicating potential oversold conditions, and a forward P/E ratio of 39.0625, suggesting high valuation relative to future earnings. However, the stock's recent earnings surprise of 2388.89% and a gross margin of 29.48% in Q2 2026 indicate improving profitability. The main risk is the recent downgrade from analysts, with JPMorgan lowering its price target from $51 to $48, reflecting market caution.

Analyst Ratings (6)

+50.44% upside
Buy
3 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Current: 33.90
Low
51.00
Average
51.00
High
51.00

JPMorgan

2026-08-19

Price Target

$48

Overweight

Citi

2026-08-13

Price Target

$47

Buy

Raymond James

2026-05-11

Price Target

—

Market Perform

Citi

2026-02-23

Price Target

$56

Buy

Citi

2025-11-26

Price Target

$45

Buy

Valuation Metrics

The current forward P/E ratio for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) is 39.06, compared to its 5-year average forward P/E of -27.11.

Forward P/E

Fair
5Y Average P/E
-27.11
Current P/E
39.06
Overvalued
57.05
Undervalued
-111.27

Forward EV/EBITDA

Overvalued
5Y Average EV/EBITDA
7.83
Current EV/EBITDA
10.84
Overvalued
9.95
Undervalued
5.72

Forward P/S

Overvalued
5Y Average P/S
1.13
Current P/S
3.12
Overvalued
2.42
Undervalued
-0.16

Alphio AI Price Scenarios for TDS

Scenario prices are the last monthly forecast band of the current year. Probabilities are fixed model weights (25 / 50 / 25), not guarantees.

B

Bull

Bull · 25%TDS

$30.38

Scenario price

B

Base

Base · 50%TDS

$28.08

Scenario price

B

Bear

Bear · 25%TDS

$20.63

Scenario price

Whales holding TDS

G

GAMCO Investors, Inc.

+ HoldingTDS

+0.54%

3M Return

T

Third Point LLC

+ HoldingTDS

-3.89%

3M Return

G

GoldenTree Asset Management LP

+ HoldingTDS

-10.51%

3M Return

Events Timeline

2026-09-01 (ET)

20:30:00

Telephone and Data System Abandons Acquisition of Array Digital Infrastructure

2026-08-19 (ET)

16:30:00

Telephone and Data Declares Q3 2026 Dividends

2026-05-11 (ET)

16:30:00

Major Averages Close Slightly Higher as Investors Focus on Economic Data

12:10:00

Major Averages Slightly Higher as Investors Eye Geopolitical Risks

2026-05-08 (ET)

07:40:00

TDS Telecom Reports Q1 Revenue of $309.5M

News

TDS FAQ — answered by Alphio AI

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is a diversified telecommunications company. The Company provides broadband, video and voice through its TDS Telecom. The Company’s segment includes Array, TDS Telecom, and Other. Its Array business connects America through digital infrastructure by leasing tower space to tenants and providing ancillary services. It also holds non-controlling interests in primarily wireless operating companies and holds certain wireless spectrum licenses. Its TDS Telecom business provides residential Internet, video, mobile, and voice services primarily through monthly subscription arrangements. Its Other business segment includes its wholly owned subsidiary Suttle-Straus, Inc. The Company, through its subsidiary TDS Telecommunications LLC, delivers high-speed Internet, television entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States. It operates in the Technology sector (TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIOTELEPHONE) industry).

Currently, TDS is not a strong buy due to its low RSI of 37.347, indicating potential oversold conditions, and a forward P/E ratio of 39.0625, suggesting high valuation relative to future earnings. However, the stock's recent earnings surprise of 2388.89% and a gross margin of 29.48% in Q2 2026 indicate improving profitability. The main risk is the recent downgrade from analysts, with JPMorgan lowering its price target from $51 to $48, reflecting market caution.

6 analysts cover TDS: 3 rate it Buy, 3 Hold and 0 Sell. The average price target is 51.00.

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