TDS Overview

Dividend Declaration: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has declared fourth quarter 2025 dividends for its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares, and Series VV Preferred Shares, payable on December 30, 2025.

Dividend Details: The quarterly dividend amounts include $0.04 per Common and Series A Common Share, $414.0625 per Series UU Preferred share, and $375.0000 per Series VV Preferred share, with record dates set for December 15, 2025.

Company Overview: TDS, founded in 1969, provides broadband services and wireless infrastructure through its subsidiaries, TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.

Investor Resources: Comprehensive financial information and updates can be accessed through TDS's investor website, including earnings releases and shareholder information.

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Telephone and Data Systems Inc. Rating Update: Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS), a mid-cap growth stock in the Communications Services industry, had its rating rise from 50% to 70%, reflecting improved fundamentals and valuation, though it remains below the strong interest threshold.

Company Overview of Telephone and Data Systems Inc.: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. offers broadband, video, and voice services through its TDS Telecom business and operates in the wireless sector through its Array business, serving various communities across the U.S.

Third-Quarter Financial Results: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. reported earnings per share of 33 cents and an operating revenue of $308.52 million, but faced an operating loss of $67.97 million for the quarter.

Share Repurchase Program: The company repurchased over one million common shares for $40.7 million and authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program.

Segment Performance: TDS Telecom's revenue decreased by 3% year-over-year to $255.11 million, while Array's revenue surged by 83% to $47.12 million, aided by the sale of wireless operations to T-Mobile.

Leadership Changes: Anthony Carlson will become the President and CEO of Array Digital Infrastructure on November 16, 2025, succeeding Doug Chambers, who will remain as Senior Advisor during the transition.

Management Updates: TDS's CEO Walter C.D. Carlson highlighted the successful transition of Array Digital Infrastructure into an independent company and announced the appointment of Anthony Carlson as its new CEO. TDS Telecom achieved a milestone of 1 million fiber addresses and received a $1.6 billion special dividend from Array to support debt reduction and fiber expansion.

Capital Allocation Strategy: TDS's capital allocation plan focuses on investing in fiber, pursuing synergistic M&A opportunities, and returning capital to shareholders, with a $500 million share repurchase program announced. The company anticipates significant fiber buildouts and a pending $1 billion spectrum transaction with AT&T.

Financial Performance: TDS reported a 3% decline in total operating revenues year-over-year, primarily due to legacy market declines, but fiber growth contributed positively. Adjusted EBITDA also decreased by 3%, while capital expenditures increased, with over 80% directed towards fiber initiatives.

Risks and Concerns: Management acknowledged underperformance in sales and fiber buildout, ongoing declines in legacy markets, and potential revenue risks related to DISH Wireless. Regulatory approval delays for spectrum transactions could also impact capital allocation, highlighting the need for cautious execution moving forward.