Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS) — Company Overview, News & Financial Data
Telephone and Data Systems is a diversified telecom firm offering quality communication services, focusing on network expansion and customer
Telephone and Data Systems
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) is a diversified telecommunications company committed to connecting customers through quality communication services. It operates through various business segments offering a range of wireless, cable, broadband, and voice services tailored to meet the needs of residential and business customers. The company focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction, consistently working on expanding its network and enhancing the quality of its service offerings. Projects often include upgrading network infrastructure, exploring new technologies like 5G, and expanding into underserved areas to bridge the digital divide. The primary objective of Telephone and Data Systems is to provide superior telecommunications solutions that keep people connected while driving sustainable growth and value for its stakeholders.
Snapshot
Operations
Products and/or services of Telephone and Data Systems
- Wireless products and services through U.S. Cellular, offering comprehensive mobile services including voice, messaging, and data solutions.
- Broadband services including high-speed internet, digital TV, and voice services to residential and commercial customers.
- Managed IT services delivering a range of solutions from cloud and data center services to security and applications support.
- Wholesale services providing a suite of offerings to other carriers, including tower leasing, backhaul transport, and roaming agreements.
- IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) services offering digital television through a high-speed internet connection, featuring live broadcasts, on-demand content, and digital recording capabilities.
- Hosted and managed services for businesses, encompassing cloud-based solutions, virtualization, and managed network services to support operations.
Telephone and Data Systems executive team
- Walter CarlsonChairman, President & CEO
- Vicki L. VillacrezExecutive VP, CFO & Director
- Laurent C. TherivelPresident & CEO of UScellular
- Anthony J. M. CarlsonPresident of Array & CEO of Array
- Anita J. KrollChief Accounting Officer, VP & Controller
- Karen SamplesCorporate Finance & Investor Relations Senior Manager
- Bill CaseSenior VP & Chief Information Officer
- John P. KelshGeneral Counsel & Assistant Secretary
- AnnMarie KreitzerSenior VP of Human Resources & Chief Human Resources Officer
- John M. ToomeyVP of Corporate Relations & Treasurer
Dividend history
Dividends per share paid by Telephone and Data Systems, by financial year.
| Financial year | Interim | Final | Special | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026(to date) | — | — | — | $0.1200 |
| FY2025 | — | — | — | $0.1600 |
| FY2024 | — | — | — | $0.3100 |
| FY2023 | — | — | — | $0.7400 |
| FY2022 | — | — | — | $0.7200 |
Key financials
Reported results for Telephone and Data Systems, in USD.
- Market cap
- 3.9B
- Revenue (TTM)
- 1.3B
- P/E ratio
- 8.5
- EPS (diluted, TTM)
- 4.0
- Dividend yield
- 0.5%
- Profit margin
- 33.2%
| Fiscal year end | Revenue | Operating income | Net income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2B | -62M | -6.2M | |
| 5B | 63M | -28M | |
| 5.2B | -414M | -500M | |
| 5.4B | 122M | 62M |