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Telephone & Data Sys Inc Financials

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Source SEC Filings (10-K/10-Q) Updated Dec 31, 2025 Currency USD FYE December

This page shows Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 18 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).

Financial Health Signals

Profitability Growth Leverage Liquidity Cash Flow Returns 40 / 100
Financial Profile 40/100

Based on FY2025 annual data. Scores normalized against common benchmarks. How we calculate these scores

Profitability
5

Telephone & Data Sys Inc has an operating margin of -7.9%, meaning the company retains $-8 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This below-average margin results in a low score of 5/100, suggesting thin profitability after operating expenses. This is up from -14.8% the prior year.

Growth
24

Telephone & Data Sys Inc's revenue declined 5.3% year-over-year, from $1.3B to $1.2B. This contraction results in a growth score of 24/100.

Leverage
99

Telephone & Data Sys Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 0.17, meaning only $0.17 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 99/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.

Liquidity
38

Telephone & Data Sys Inc's current ratio of 2.10 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 38/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.

Cash Flow
66

Telephone & Data Sys Inc converts 16.2% of revenue into free cash flow ($199.4M). This strong cash generation earns a score of 66/100.

Returns
11

Telephone & Data Sys Inc generates a -0.1% ROE, indicating limited profit relative to shareholders' investment. This results in a returns score of 11/100. This is up from -0.5% the prior year.

Piotroski F-Score Strong
7/9

Telephone & Data Sys Inc passes 7 of 9 financial strength tests. 3 of 4 profitability signals pass, all 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, both operating efficiency signals pass.

Earnings Quality Mixed
-94.59x

For every $1 of reported earnings, Telephone & Data Sys Inc generates $-94.59 in operating cash flow ($589.9M OCF vs -$6.2M net income). This mixed ratio suggests some earnings may rely on non-cash accounting items.

Interest Coverage At Risk
-0.9x

Telephone & Data Sys Inc earns $-0.9 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense (-$97.4M vs $112.7M). This narrow margin raises concern about the company's ability to service its debt if operating income declines.

Key Financial Metrics

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Earnings & Revenue

Revenue
$1.2B
YoY-5.3%
5Y CAGR-25.1%
10Y CAGR-13.5%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc generated $1.2B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 5.3% from the prior year.

EBITDA
$206.0M
YoY+118.8%
5Y CAGR-28.7%
10Y CAGR-16.4%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc's EBITDA was $206.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 118.8% from the prior year.

Net Income
-$6.2M
YoY+77.5%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc reported -$6.2M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 77.5% from the prior year.

EPS (Diluted)
$-0.65
YoY+23.5%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc earned $-0.65 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 23.5% from the prior year.

Cash & Balance Sheet

Free Cash Flow
$199.4M
YoY-74.5%
5Y CAGR+0.5%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc generated $199.4M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents a decrease of 74.5% from the prior year.

Cash & Debt
$766.0M
YoY+110.7%
5Y CAGR-11.7%
10Y CAGR-2.5%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc held $766.0M in cash against $823.4M in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.

Dividends Per Share
$0.16
YoY-48.4%
5Y CAGR-25.1%
10Y CAGR-11.8%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc paid $0.16 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 48.4% from the prior year.

Shares Outstanding
114M
YoY-0.5%
5Y CAGR-0.0%
10Y CAGR+0.4%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc had 114M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents a decrease of 0.5% from the prior year.

Margins & Returns

Gross Margin
N/A
Operating Margin
-7.9%
YoY+6.8pp
5Y CAGR-12.9pp
10Y CAGR-16.2pp

Telephone & Data Sys Inc's operating margin was -7.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 6.8 percentage points from the prior year.

Net Margin
-0.5%
YoY+1.6pp
5Y CAGR-4.8pp
10Y CAGR-4.7pp

Telephone & Data Sys Inc's net profit margin was -0.5% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 1.6 percentage points from the prior year.

Return on Equity
-0.1%
YoY+0.4pp
5Y CAGR-4.8pp
10Y CAGR-5.4pp

Telephone & Data Sys Inc's ROE was -0.1% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 0.4 percentage points from the prior year.

Capital Allocation

R&D Spending
N/A
Share Buybacks
$108.1M
5Y CAGR+50.5%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc spent $108.1M on share buybacks in fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

Capital Expenditures
$390.5M
YoY+6.9%
5Y CAGR-21.8%
10Y CAGR-6.9%

Telephone & Data Sys Inc invested $390.5M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents an increase of 6.9% from the prior year.

TDS Income Statement

Metric Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24 Q1'24
Revenue N/A $308.5M-74.0% $1.2B+2.8% $1.2B N/A $327.5M-73.5% $1.2B-1.9% $1.3B
Cost of Revenue N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gross Profit N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
R&D Expenses N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
SG&A Expenses N/A $106.2M-74.8% $421.0M-0.9% $425.0M N/A $116.6M-72.6% $426.0M+0.5% $424.0M
Operating Income N/A -$68.0M-269.9% $40.0M+14.3% $35.0M N/A -$149.7M-483.9% $39.0M-41.8% $67.0M
Interest Expense N/A $47.3M-32.5% $70.0M+14.8% $61.0M N/A $32.7M-55.2% $73.0M+28.1% $57.0M
Income Tax N/A -$72.8M-2525.7% $3.0M-62.5% $8.0M N/A -$30.7M-610.9% $6.0M-70.0% $20.0M
Net Income N/A -$81.8M-781.3% $12.0M+71.4% $7.0M N/A -$65.7M-2291.3% $3.0M-89.7% $29.0M
EPS (Diluted) N/A $-0.84-1580.0% $-0.05+44.4% $-0.09 N/A $-0.73-461.5% $-0.13-230.0% $0.10

TDS Balance Sheet

Metric Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24 Q1'24
Total Assets $8.4B-1.6% $8.5B-36.9% $13.5B-0.1% $13.5B-1.1% $13.7B-0.3% $13.7B-1.0% $13.9B0.0% $13.9B
Current Assets $923.5M-14.5% $1.1B-39.5% $1.8B+6.8% $1.7B-1.3% $1.7B-2.9% $1.7B+6.4% $1.6B+0.8% $1.6B
Cash & Equivalents $766.0M-17.9% $933.0M+72.8% $540.0M+55.2% $348.0M-4.3% $363.6M-19.4% $451.0M+40.1% $322.0M+29.3% $249.0M
Inventory $4.1M+0.6% $4.0M-96.9% $130.0M-28.6% $182.0M+4391.6% $4.1M-97.6% $167.0M+12.8% $148.0M-19.6% $184.0M
Accounts Receivable $68.7M+15.9% $59.3M-93.6% $920.0M-0.1% $921.0M+1511.9% $57.1M-93.8% $929.0M-2.3% $951.0M-0.4% $955.0M
Goodwill N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Total Liabilities $3.6B-11.5% $4.1B-52.3% $8.5B+0.8% $8.5B-1.5% $8.6B-0.7% $8.7B-0.8% $8.7B+0.7% $8.7B
Current Liabilities $440.3M-22.9% $571.4M-42.9% $1.0B+4.3% $960.0M-11.9% $1.1B-0.8% $1.1B+1.1% $1.1B+5.3% $1.0B
Long-Term Debt $823.4M-0.2% $825.3M-79.5% $4.0B-0.3% $4.0B+67.3% $2.4B-41.0% $4.1B-0.1% $4.1B-1.5% $4.2B
Total Equity $4.8B+7.5% $4.5B-10.7% $5.0B-1.5% $5.1B-0.3% $5.1B+0.3% $5.1B-1.4% $5.1B-1.1% $5.2B
Retained Earnings $1.7B+30.2% $1.3B-26.3% $1.8B-2.9% $1.8B-1.7% $1.8B-0.9% $1.9B-4.7% $2.0B-2.5% $2.0B

TDS Cash Flow Statement

Metric Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24 Q1'24
Operating Cash Flow $19.6M+153.4% -$36.7M-108.7% $421.0M+126.3% $186.0M-12.6% $212.8M-30.7% $307.1M-23.6% $402.0M+79.5% $224.0M
Capital Expenditures $128.5M+636.6% -$23.9M-115.2% $157.0M+21.7% $129.0M+34.0% $96.2M+152.9% -$181.8M-184.2% $216.0M-8.1% $235.0M
Free Cash Flow -$108.9M-79.6% -$60.6M-123.0% $264.0M+363.2% $57.0M-51.1% $116.5M-7.0% $125.3M-32.6% $186.0M+1790.9% -$11.0M
Investing Cash Flow -$84.6M-103.4% $2.5B+1867.9% -$141.0M-14.6% -$123.0M+29.6% -$174.8M-52.4% -$114.7M+47.6% -$219.0M+11.0% -$246.0M
Financing Cash Flow -$102.0M+95.1% -$2.1B-2157.7% -$92.0M-21.1% -$76.0M+39.8% -$126.3M-90.9% -$66.2M+42.5% -$115.0M-483.3% $30.0M
Dividends Paid N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Share Buybacks $67.4M N/A N/A N/A $0 $0 $0 $0

TDS Financial Ratios

Metric Q4'25 Q3'25 Q2'25 Q1'25 Q4'24 Q3'24 Q2'24 Q1'24
Gross Margin N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Operating Margin N/A -22.0%-25.4pp 3.4%+0.3pp 3.0% N/A -45.7%-48.9pp 3.1%-2.2pp 5.3%
Net Margin N/A -26.5%-27.5pp 1.0%+0.4pp 0.6% N/A -20.1%-20.3pp 0.2%-2.1pp 2.3%
Return on Equity N/A -1.8%-2.1pp 0.2%+0.1pp 0.1% N/A -1.3%-1.4pp 0.1%-0.5pp 0.6%
Return on Assets N/A -1.0%-1.0pp 0.1%+0.0pp 0.1% N/A -0.5%-0.5pp 0.0%-0.2pp 0.2%
Current Ratio 2.10+0.2 1.89+0.1 1.78+0.0 1.74+0.2 1.56-0.0 1.59+0.1 1.51-0.1 1.58
Debt-to-Equity 0.17-0.0 0.18-0.6 0.810.0 0.80+0.3 0.47-0.3 0.81+0.0 0.800.0 0.80
FCF Margin N/A -19.7%-41.9pp 22.3%+17.3pp 4.9% N/A 38.3%+23.2pp 15.0%+15.9pp -0.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) reported $1.2B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a -5.3% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) revenue declined by 5.3% year-over-year, from $1.3B to $1.2B in fiscal year 2025.

No, Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) reported a net income of -$6.2M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of -0.5%.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) reported diluted earnings per share of $-0.65 for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 23.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. EPS represents the portion of a company's net income allocated to each outstanding share of common stock and is widely used to evaluate profitability on a per-share basis.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had EBITDA of $206.0M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.

As of fiscal year 2025, Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had $766.0M in cash and equivalents against $823.4M in long-term debt.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had an operating margin of -7.9% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had a net profit margin of -0.5% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.

Yes, Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) paid $0.16 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) has a return on equity of -0.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) generated $199.4M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a -74.5% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) generated $589.9M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had $8.4B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) invested $390.5M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.

Yes, Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) spent $108.1M on share buybacks during fiscal year 2025, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had 114M shares outstanding as of fiscal year 2025.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had a current ratio of 2.10 as of fiscal year 2025, which is generally considered healthy.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.17 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) had a return on assets of -0.1% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) has a Piotroski F-Score of 7 out of 9, indicating strong financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) has an earnings quality ratio of -94.59x, considered mixed quality. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) has an interest coverage ratio of -0.9x, meaning it can struggle to cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

Telephone & Data Sys Inc (TDS) scores 40 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.

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