TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.43% (As of Jun. 25, 2026)


TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
64 GF Score
Price $37.21
GF Value $32.86
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Forward Dividend Yield %?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -0.91% 64 Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.43% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.86 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 224 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks worse than 93.3% on this metric.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Forward Annual Dividend Yield of Telephone and Data Systems is 0.43%.

As of today (2026-06-25), the Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of Telephone and Data Systems is 0.43%.

TDS's Forward Dividend Yield % is ranked worse than
93.3% of 224 companies
in the Telecommunication Services industry
Industry Median: 4.165 vs TDS: 0.43

Telephone and Data Systems's Dividends per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $0.04.

During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -39.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -24.10% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Telephone and Data Systems was 16.30% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.

The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.

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Telephone and Data Systems  (NYSE:TDS) Forward Dividend Yield % Explanation

Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.

Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.

In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.

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Telephone and Data Systems Forward Dividend Yield % Related Terms

TDS vs AD, LBTYA, LBRDA: Forward Dividend Yield % Comparison

For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Forward Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward Dividend Yield % data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.

Telephone and Data Systems Forward Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry

For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Forward Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Forward Dividend Yield % falls into.


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Telephone and Data Systems Forward Dividend Yield % Calculation

Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Telephone and Data Systems Recent Full-Year* Dividend History

Amount Ex-date Record Date Pay Date Type Frequency Forex Rate
USD 0.0400002026-06-162026-06-162026-06-30Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0400002026-03-162026-03-162026-03-31Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0400002025-12-152025-12-152025-12-30Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.0400002025-09-152025-09-152025-09-30Cash DividendquarterlyUSD:USD 1.000000

* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.

Telephone and Data Systems's Forward Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Forward Annual Dividend Yield=Forward Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.16/37.21
=0.43 %

Current Share Price is $37.21.
Telephone and Data Systems's Dividends per Share for the forward twelve months is calculated as $0.04 * 4 = $0.16.

Telephone and Data Systems's Trailing Annual Dividend Yield (%) for Today is calculated as

Trailing Annual Dividend Yield=Most Recent Full Year Dividend/Current Share Price
=0.16/37.21
=0.43 %

Current Share Price is $37.21.
Telephone and Data Systems's Dividends per Share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Today is $0.16.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

What does a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.43% mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.43% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #209 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 93.3%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Forward Dividend Yield % too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.43%. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 0.43% is 89.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #209 out of 224 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Forward Dividend Yield % compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #209 out of 224 companies for Forward Dividend Yield %. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 0.43% is 89.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.17, based on 224 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current Forward Dividend Yield % of 0.43% is 89.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Forward Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward dividend yield is the ratio of company's expected dividends to the share price. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward Dividend Yield % is 4.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.43%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telephone and Data Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.86, compared to a current price of $37.21 — trading 13.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.43% and 89.7% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.17. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward Dividend Yield % calculated?
Forward Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Forward Dividend Yield % is 0.43% as of Jun. 25, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telephone and Data Systems stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $37.21 is trading 13.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.86. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Forward Dividend Yield %: 0.43%
  • GF Value™: $32.86 vs. price of $37.21 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 89.7% below the Telecommunication Services median (#209 of 224)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TDS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

Telephone and Data Systems Business Description

Other Exchanges TDSpU.PFD:USA
Address 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 4000, Chicago, IL, USA, 60602
Telephone and Data Systems Inc is a diversified telecommunications operator that provides communications services to customers through broadband, video, voice, and wireless connections. The company has two reportable segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The majority of its revenue is generated from the TDS Telecom segment, which generates revenue by providing broadband, video, voice, and wireless services. The Array segment generates its revenue mainly by leasing tower space on Array-owned towers to customers.
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