# Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS): Dividend & Fundamentals

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- Sector: Communication Services · Industry: Telecommunications Services
- Exchange: NYSE · Trading currency: USD

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 DV...

## Quote & Key Metrics

As of 2026-10-23:

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $35.33 USD |
| Market Cap | $3.80B |
| P/E (TTM) | 9.01 |
| EPS (TTM) | $3.92 |
| 52-Week Range | $30.71 – $49.12 |
| Dividend Yield (TTM) | 29.35% |

## Dividend

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Yield (TTM) | 29.35% |
| Annual Dividend (TTM) | $10.37 /share |
| Annual Dividend (Forward) | $0.16 /share |
| Frequency | Quarterly |
| Consecutive Growth Streak | 0 years |
| Growth CAGR 1Y / 3Y / 5Y / 10Y | 0.0% / -40.0% / -25.6% / -12.3% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, TTM) | 248.1% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, TTM) | -262.5% |
| Payout Ratio (EPS, forward dividend) | 3.8% |
| Payout Ratio (FCF, forward dividend) | -4.1% |

### Recent Payments

| Ex-Date | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | $0.0400 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-06-16 | $0.0400 | 2026-06-30 |
| 2026-03-16 | $0.0400 | 2026-03-31 |
| 2026-01-23 | $10.2500 | 2026-02-02 |
| 2025-12-15 | $0.0400 | 2025-12-30 |
| 2025-09-15 | $0.0400 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-16 | $0.0400 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-17 | $0.0400 | 2025-03-31 |
| 2024-12-16 | $0.0400 | 2024-12-31 |
| 2024-09-16 | $0.0400 | 2024-09-30 |
| 2024-06-14 | $0.0400 | 2024-06-28 |
| 2024-03-14 | $0.1900 | 2024-03-28 |

Full history: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/tds/dividend

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. do?

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) operates in the Telecommunications Services industry within the Communication Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

### What is TDS's market cap?

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.80 billion, as of October 23, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

### Does TDS pay a dividend?

Yes, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 29.35%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

### How often does TDS pay dividends?

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. pays dividends quarterly. The forward annual rate is $0.16 per share at the current declared cadence. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is TDS's payout ratio?

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.'s payout ratio is the percentage of earnings (and free cash flow) returned to shareholders as dividends. Current EPS and FCF coverage are shown in the payout cards above, with green / amber / red coloring indicating sustainability.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/tds
- Dividend history & safety: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/tds/dividend
- Earnings & EPS: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/tds/earnings
- Financial statements: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/tds/financials/income
- Valuation multiples: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/tds/valuation
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/stocks/tds/peers

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