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During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 68.40% per year.
During the past 13 years, Telephone and Data Systems's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 68.40% per year. The lowest was -50.70% per year. And the median was 21.60% per year.
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Telephone and Data Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Telephone and Data Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telephone and Data Systems's Earnings per Share (Diluted) can be seen below:
* 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.
Telephone and Data Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
TDS vs LBRDA, LBTYA, KYIV: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio 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 PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's PE Ratio falls into.
Telephone and Data Systems Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Telephone and Data Systems's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $2.99
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.99 mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.99 as of Jun. 2026. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #16 out of 277 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.99. The Telecommunication Services industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.20. Telephone and Data Systems' value of $2.99 is 58.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #16 out of 277 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to LBRDA and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #16 out of 277 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Telephone and Data Systems in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.20. Telephone and Data Systems' value of $2.99 is 58.5% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Telecommunication Services companies is 7.20, based on 277 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) of $2.99 is 58.5% 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 Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 7.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.99. 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $32.21, compared to a current price of $35.21 — trading 9.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.99 and 58.5% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 7.20. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is $2.99 as of Jun. 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 $35.21 is trading 9.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.21.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): $2.99
GF Value™: $32.21 vs. price of $35.21 (9.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.5% below the Telecommunication Services median (#16 of 277)
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 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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