Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Stock News

Telephone and Data Systems is set to generate $2.2 billion from pending sales of its spectrum assets through 2026. This should support a $500 million share buyback program and further bolster a balance sheet that had net cash of $105 million at the end of its recent third quarter. The Series UU preferreds offer a current yield of 7.76% and are trading at a 15% discount to their liquidation valu...

Telephone and Data Systems' tickers TDS-U (TDS.PR.U) and TDS-V (TDS.PR.V) have, by far, the highest “qualified dividend” yield of any preferred stock in the market from an investment grade company. TDS carries a huge amount of cash on its balance sheet, many times more than its debt, so the preferred stocks are ultra safe. For U.S. investors, the TDS preferred's high “qualified dividends” gener...

Connecticut-based Silver Point Capital sold 1.3 million shares of Telephone and Data Systems in the third quarter. The value of the stake at the end of the quarter was $43.9 million.

Telephone and Data Systems preferred stock offers a 7.9% yield, now safer after major debt reduction and asset sales. TDS's balance sheet has strengthened, with net debt dropping from $6.6 billion to $2.2 billion, supporting dividend safety and share repurchases. Interest rate cuts by the Fed create a favorable environment for TDS preferred shares, though inflation remains a risk to watch.

CHICAGO , Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) has declared fourth quarter 2025 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on December 30, 2025, to holders of record ...

Oaktree acquired nearly 3.7 million shares of TDS in the third quarter for an estimated $144.7 million. The transaction value represents 2.2% of 13F reportable assets under management (AUM) at quarter-end.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. ( TDS ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants John Toomey - VP of Corporate Relations & Treasurer Walter C.D. Carlson - Chairman, President & CEO Vicki Villacrez - Executive VP, CFO & Director Kenneth Dixon - President, CEO & Director Kristina Bothfeld - VP of Finance & CFO Douglas Chambers - Interim CEO, Interim President & Di...

Announces new $500 million share repurchase authorization CHICAGO , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on November 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.