TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Cash Flow for Dividends: $-88 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -0.91% 64 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-88 Mil as of Mar. 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.

Telephone and Data Systems's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-22 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-88 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

Telephone and Data Systems's quarterly payment of dividends increased from Sep. 2025 ($-22 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-22 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2025 ($-22 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($-22 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems's annual payment of dividends declined from Dec. 2023 ($-153 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($-104 Mil) and declined from Dec. 2024 ($-104 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($-88 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

Telephone and Data Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Telephone and Data Systems's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

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* 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.

Telephone and Data Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
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Telephone and Data Systems Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-88 Mil.

* 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 Cash Flow for Dividends of $-88 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of $-88 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-88 Mil. 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' Cash Flow for Dividends compare to AD and LBTYA?
Telephone and Data Systems' Cash Flow for Dividends of $-88 Mil can be compared against companies in the Telecommunication Services industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cash Flow for Dividends for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-88 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends is $-88 Mil. 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 Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is $-88 Mil as of Mar. 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:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: $-88 Mil
  • GF Value™: $32.86 vs. price of $37.21 (13.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 5 warning signs

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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