What is TDS's market cap?

$4.15B, based on the Nov 4 close of $36.01.

What is TDS's P/E ratio?

11.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $348.46M.

Does Telephone and Data Systems pay a dividend?

Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.04 per share (ex-date Sep 15), an annualised yield of 0.44%.

How much of TDS is sold short?

6.3M shares, 6.9% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.

What sector is TDS in?

Communication Services, in the Telecommunications industry.

NYSE · TDSCommunication ServicesTelecommunications

Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS)

$36.01+1.09%

Close Nov 4, 2026 · split-adjusted

Nov 3, 2026$35.62▼ 10.03% in range

Nov 3, 2025Low $32.98 · High $47.59Nov 3, 2026

What changed · written from our data

As of Nov 4, 2026

Telephone and Data Systems closed at $36.01 on Nov 4, up 1.09%, 24.3% below its 52-week closing high. Volume of 1.1M shares was 0.60× its 20-day average (below normal).

Split-adjusted performance: +2.4% over one month, -20.9% over six months, -9.0% over one year.

In the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026, revenue was $309.28M, up 3.6% from a year earlier, with a net margin of 90.9%.

Short interest was 6.3M shares at the Oct 15 settlement, up 33.0% from the prior report (6.9% of float, 3.1 days to cover).

Market cap$4.15B115.1M shares

Revenue · quarter$309.3M+3.6% YoY

Diluted EPS$2.42—

P/E · TTM11.9×P/S 3.3×

Net margin90.9%Gross 58.2%

Dividend yield0.44%$0.04 last paid

52-week range32.98 – 47.59−24.3% from high

Volume1.1M0.60× 20-day avg

Volatility · 60d35.6%Annualised

Short % of float6.9%3.1 days to cover

Net cash$1.51BCash $2.19B

Next earnings—Not scheduled

Split-adjusted performance

1W +4.4%1M +2.4%3M 0.0%6M −20.9%YTD −12.2%1Y −9.0%3Y +99.2%5Y +93.2%

Earnings reactions

History →

No reported quarters with price history yet.

Rank within Telecommunications

Percentile among 75 companies (100 = best)

6-month momentum52

Revenue growth48

Net margin92

Value (low P/E)64

Size73

Industry medians: 6-month return −22.1%, revenue growth +4.6%, net margin 3.4%, P/E 14.0×.

Short interest

Details →

Shares short6.3M+33.0% vs prior

Days to cover3.1Settled Oct 15

% of float6.9%

Short vol. 10d74.4%of daily volume

Closest peers by size in Telecommunications

Company	Price	Today	6M	Rev. growth	Net margin	P/E	Mkt cap
TDSTelephone and Data Systems	$36.01	+1.09%	−20.9%	+3.6%	90.9%	11.9	$4.15B
LBTYBLiberty Global	$11.76	+5.19%	−26.7%	+59.1%	23.8%	—	$4.01B	Compare
LUMNLumen Technologies	$4.47	−5.89%	−54.4%	−9.3%	−7.2%	—	$4.61B	Compare
IRDMIridium Communications	$43.81	−0.14%	+7.9%	+8.3%	43.5%	28.5	$4.64B	Compare
VSNTVersant Media Group	$33.98	+3.95%	−17.1%	—	2.9%	—	$4.73B	Compare
LBTYALiberty Global	$9.58	+12.44%	−22.1%	+59.1%	23.8%	—	$3.27B	Compare
LBTYKLiberty Global	$9.34	+10.79%	−22.2%	+59.1%	23.8%	—	$3.19B	Compare
NXSTNexstar Media Group	$185.12	+3.67%	−6.1%	+62.2%	5.7%	34.4	$5.70B	Compare
ADArray Digital Infrastructure	$33.23	−0.06%	−33.2%	—	663.4%	5.4	$2.87B	Compare

News about Telephone and Data Systems

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Diameter Capital Sells All Telephone and Data System SharesThe Motley Fool · May 25, 2026▼ Negative TDS announces second quarter 2026 dividendsBenzinga · May 21, 2026▲ Positive

Quick answers

What does Telephone and Data Systems do?: Telephone and Data Systems Inc is a diversified telecommunications operator that provides communications services to customers through broadband, video, voice, and wireless connections. The company has two reportable segments: TDS Telecom and Array.
What is TDS's market cap?: $4.15B, based on the Nov 4 close of $36.01.
What is TDS's P/E ratio?: 11.9× trailing-twelve-month earnings of $348.46M.
Does Telephone and Data Systems pay a dividend?: Yes. The latest regular dividend was $0.04 per share (ex-date Sep 15), an annualised yield of 0.44%.
How much of TDS is sold short?: 6.3M shares, 6.9% of float, as of Oct 15, 2026.
What sector is TDS in?: Communication Services, in the Telecommunications industry.

About Telephone and Data Systems

Telephone and Data Systems Inc is a diversified telecommunications operator that provides communications services to customers through broadband, video, voice, and wireless connections. The company has two reportable segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The majority of its revenue is generated from the TDS Telecom segment, which generates revenue by providing broadband, video, voice, and wireless services. The Array segment generates its revenue mainly by leasing tower space on Array-owned towers to customers.

HQ: Chicago, IL4,000 employeesListed Dec 15, 1981tdsinc.com

Sources: Massive / Polygon daily aggregates (split-adjusted) · SEC filings via Massive · FINRA settlements via Massive · Financial Modeling Prep. Figures are dated where shown; research is informational, not investment advice. Methodology