Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
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Daily timeframeHeadquartered within the communication services sector, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. focuses on Telecom Services services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. With a market capitalization of $3.91B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array.
Market Cap
$3.91B
Beta
0.31
P/E (TTM)
20.19
P/E (Fwd)
4221.40
EPS (TTM)
$1.70
EPS (Fwd)
$0.01
ROE
6.0%
ROA
-0.2%
Cash
$1.37B
Total Debt
$1.25B
Free CF
$623.7M
52W Change
-5.8%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The balance sheet looks solid with $1.37B in cash comfortably exceeding the $1.25B debt load. A net cash position generally provides financial flexibility during uncertain economic periods. Free cash flow comes in at $623.7M, providing flexibility for reinvestment, buybacks, or dividends. Consistent free cash flow generation is often considered a sign of operational health. Return on equity stands at 6.0%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. Revenue has pulled back from $5.41B (2022) to $1.23B (2025), a 77% decline worth watching.
With a beta below 0.7, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. and its sector.