Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) experienced a price increase of 3.08% during regular trading, reaching a 20-day high. This upward movement aligns with the broader market context, as the Nasdaq-100 rose by 0.66% and the S&P 500 gained 0.24%.
The stock's rise is attributed to broad market strength, which has positively influenced investor sentiment across various sectors. The overall market performance has provided a favorable backdrop for TDS, allowing it to capitalize on the upward trend.
This increase in TDS's stock price may indicate growing investor confidence in the company's future prospects, especially in light of the positive market conditions. As the company continues to navigate the evolving landscape, maintaining this momentum could be crucial for its ongoing success.
Wall Street analysts forecast TDS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TDS is 51.00 USD with a low forecast of 51.00 USD and a high forecast of 51.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Analyst Rating
Wall Street analysts forecast TDS stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for TDS is 51.00 USD with a low forecast of 51.00 USD and a high forecast of 51.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
2 Buy
0 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 44.720
Low
51.00
Averages
51.00
High
51.00
Current: 44.720
Low
51.00
Averages
51.00
High
51.00
Citi
NULL
to
Buy
upgrade
$45
2025-11-26
Reason
Citi
Price Target
$45
AI Analysis
2025-11-26
upgrade
NULL
to
Buy
Reason
Citi resumed coverage of Telephone and Data with a Buy rating and $45 price target. The company has taken "positive steps to transform" by selling its wireless operations to T-Mobile and divesting spectrum, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm believes additional share value can be unlocked by completing the sale of pending spectrum transactions.
Raymond James
Ric Prentiss
Outperform
maintain
$49 -> $50
2025-08-12
Reason
Raymond James
Ric Prentiss
Price Target
$49 -> $50
2025-08-12
maintain
Outperform
Reason
Raymond James analyst Ric Prentiss raised the firm's price target on Telephone and Data (TDS) to $50 from $49 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares. The Q2 results included more details on the T-Mobile (TMUS) transaction and dividends, the analyst tells investors in a research note. The firm believes the continued fiber build-out story is underappreciated.
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JPMorgan
NULL -> Overweight
maintain
$53 -> $54
2025-08-12
Reason
JPMorgan
Price Target
$53 -> $54
2025-08-12
maintain
NULL -> Overweight
Reason
JPMorgan raised the firm's price target on Telephone and Data to $54 from $53 and keeps an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm sees visibility into the company's cash distributions over the next 12 months.
Raymond James
Outperform
maintain
$47 -> $49
2025-07-25
Reason
Raymond James
Price Target
$47 -> $49
2025-07-25
maintain
Outperform
Reason
Raymond James raised the firm's price target on Telephone and Data (TDS) to $49 from $47 and keeps an Outperform rating on the shares following the announcement of the expected special dividend amount from the U.S. Cellular (USM)-T-Mobile (TMUS) deal, that is expected to close on August 1. There are no negative impacts from this Bigger, Faster, Stronger deal special dividend on the firm's special dividend estimates or remaining value post-Big 3 deals, the analyst tells investors in a research note.
About TDS
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is a diversified telecommunications company. The Company provides broadband, video and voice through its TDS Telecom. The Company’s segment includes Array, TDS Telecom, and Other. Its Array business connects America through digital infrastructure by leasing tower space to tenants and providing ancillary services. It also holds non-controlling interests in primarily wireless operating companies and holds certain wireless spectrum licenses. Its TDS Telecom business provides residential Internet, video, mobile, and voice services primarily through monthly subscription arrangements. Its Other business segment includes its wholly owned subsidiary Suttle-Straus, Inc. The Company, through its subsidiary TDS Telecommunications LLC, delivers high-speed Internet, television entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the United States.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
