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TDS today

$30.57-$0.16 (-0.52%)close Nov 13, 2026

Trend

DailyDowntrend (starting)

4 hourStrong Bearish

1 hourSymmetric Triangle

15 minStrong Bearish

5 minAscending Triangle

Daily trend turns up above $38.41

Key levels

Resistance$33.49

Resistance$30.71

Support$26.41

Support$24.36

Latest news & SEC filings

EarningsTelephone and Data Systems holds Q3 2026 earnings call

EarningsTelephone and Data Systems posts Q3 2026 results, adds share buyback authorization

GuidanceTelephone and Data Systems lifts FY2026 TDS Telecom revenue outlook to $990M-$1.010B

EarningsTelephone and Data posts $0.26 quarterly profit, topping $0.13 forecast

NewsTelephone and Data Systems Approves $250M Share Repurchase Program

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About Telephone and Data Systems

Telephone and Data Systems is a US communications holding company with two main segments. TDS Telecom offers broadband, video, voice and wireless services to residential and commercial customers in small to mid-sized communities across 30 states. Array Digital Infrastructure leases tower space to wireless carriers and holds spectrum licenses. TDS also owns Suttle-Straus, a printing and marketing services firm.

Based on the company's 10-K filed Feb 24, 2026.

NYSE · Communication Services

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS)

$30.57-0.16 (-0.52%)
WATCHLISTGrade: ARisk: LOW
1D5D1M1Y5YMaxSign up for all timeframes
31.6832.7833.8934.9930.57Oct 13Oct 21Oct 29Nov 6
High30.96
Low30.45
Open30.93
Volume114K
Avg Vol1.76M
VWAP30.65
30d High36.10
30d Low30.57
30d Chg-12.93%

What Is the Price Target for TDS?

SEPT Low Target

$47.00

SEPT Mid Target

$47.50

SEPT High Target

$48.00

Analyst Consensus

$47.50

Current: $30.73Upside: +54.6%Confidence: 40%Method: Analyst Consensus

Is TDS a Buy or Sell Right Now?

82
Investability Score
WATCHLIST12-18 months
News summary · last 30 days
Nov 6▲ UpEarningsDividend6 articles
Telephone and Data Systems reported Q3 2026 earnings that beat expectations, with quarterly profit of $0.26 per share topping the $0.13 consensus, though revenue of $306.700 million fell short of the $309.252 million estimate. The company also raised its full-year 2026 TDS Telecom revenue outlook to $990 million-$1.010 billion and announced a new $250 million share repurchase authorization. Shares closed at $32.87, up 3.01% on the day, trading in a range of $31.75 to $35.35 on volume of 3,137,357. The earnings beat, raised guidance, and buyback news collectively point to a bullish direction for the stock.
Critical news
Nov 6HIGHEarnings: growth/beat

Thesis

  • •Revenue growing -5.3% YoY with ACCELERATING trend — accelerating momentum.

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Is TDS Overvalued or Undervalued?

Valuation Verdict

UNDERVALUED

Methods Used

P/E Forward, P/B, Analyst Consensus

Fair Value

$51.27

35

Moat Score

NONE

5/9

Piotroski Score

N/A

Altman Z-Score

What Is Smart Money Doing with TDS?

Insider Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 1 sells (90d)

Congress Signal

NEUTRAL

0 buys / 0 sells (90d)

Institutional

N/A

Short Squeeze Risk

MEDIUM

Signal: NEUTRAL

Recent Insider Activity

NameTitleTypeSharesValueDate
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerSale227,190-Sep 16, 2026
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerBuy77,100$1.5MSep 11, 2026
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerSale77,100$3.0MSep 11, 2026
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerSale144,599-Sep 3, 2026
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerBuy140,000-Sep 3, 2026
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerSale116,374-Sep 3, 2026
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerSale112,407-Sep 3, 2026
CARLSON LEROY T JRdirector officerSale85,149-Sep 3, 2026
Carlson Anthony JofficerBuy511-Sep 3, 2026
Villacrez Vicki Ldirector officerBuy10,170$407KJun 11, 2026

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TDS Growth Story

Revenue YoY

-5.3%

3yr Revenue CAGR

-39.0%

EPS Growth YoY

23.53%

FCF Growth YoY

-74.5%

Revenue Trend

ACCELERATING

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TimePriceSizeValueSide
15:40:14$30.5025,000$$762KBUY
21:26:20$30.7320,881$$642KSELL
21:08:01$30.7319,831$$609KSELL
21:00:38$30.731,032$$32KSELL
21:00:38$30.731,222$$38KSELL

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TDS — frequently asked questions

What is TDS stock price today?

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS) is at $30.57, down 0.52% (-$0.16) at the Nov 13, 2026 close.

Why is TDS stock moving today?

Latest TDS news — Nov 6, 2026: Telephone and Data Systems holds Q3 2026 earnings call · Nov 6, 2026: Telephone and Data Systems posts Q3 2026 results, adds share buyback authorization

Why did TDS stock move on Nov 6, 2026?

Telephone and Data Systems reported Q3 2026 earnings that beat expectations, with quarterly profit of $0.26 per share topping the $0.13 consensus, though revenue of $306.700 million fell short of the $309.252 million estimate. The company also raised its full-year 2026 TDS Telecom revenue outlook to $990 million-$1.010 billion and announced a new $250 million share repurchase authorization.

What is the TDS price target?

The average analyst price target for TDS is $47.50, ranging from $47 to $48, based on 2 analysts. Latest: JP Morgan maintains on Aug 19, 2026.

What do analysts rate TDS?

Analyst ratings for TDS: 0 Buy, 2 Hold, 0 Sell — consensus Hold.

Did TDS beat earnings?

TDS last reported on Nov 6, 2026: EPS $0.26 vs $0.11 expected — a beat of 126.5%.

What is TDS's P/E ratio?

TDS trades at a P/E of 11.2 vs a Communication Services average of 13.3.

Does TDS pay a dividend?

Yes. TDS's dividend yield is 1.86%.

How much debt does TDS have?

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ reported $671M of debt and $2.2B of cash (Jun 30, 2026).

What are TDS support and resistance levels?

Support: $26.41, $24.36, $22.51. Resistance: $30.71, $33.49, $36.41.

What are insiders doing with TDS?

Insider activity: NEUTRAL, 0 buys and 1 sells in the last 90 days.

What is the latest news on TDS?

Nov 6, 2026: Telephone and Data Systems holds Q3 2026 earnings call · Nov 6, 2026: Telephone and Data Systems posts Q3 2026 results, adds share buyback authorization · Nov 6, 2026: Telephone and Data Systems lifts FY2026 TDS Telecom revenue outlook to $990M-$1.010B