TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Ending Cash Position: $1,371 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
66 GF Score
Price $34.37
GF Value $31.14
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Ending Cash Position?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS +2.26% 66 Ending Cash Position is $1,371 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.14 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Telephone and Data Systems's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,371 Mil.

Telephone and Data Systems's quarterly Ending Cash Position declined from Sep. 2025 ($937 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($770 Mil) but then increased from Dec. 2025 ($770 Mil) to Mar. 2026 ($1,371 Mil).

Telephone and Data Systems's annual Ending Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 ($269 Mil) to Dec. 2024 ($383 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2024 ($383 Mil) to Dec. 2025 ($770 Mil).

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Telephone and Data Systems Ending Cash Position Historical Data

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Telephone and Data Systems Ending Cash Position Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Ending Cash Position
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Telephone and Data Systems Quarterly Data
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Telephone and Data Systems Ending Cash Position Calculation

Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. It is equal to the Beginning Cash Position plus the Net Change in Cash.

Telephone and Data Systems's Ending Cash Position for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position= Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=383.222+386.928
=770

Telephone and Data Systems's Ending Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Ending Cash Position=Beginning Cash Position+Net Change in Cash
=770.15+600.652
=1,371

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What does a Ending Cash Position of $1,371 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Ending Cash Position of $1,371 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Ending Cash Position too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Ending Cash Position is $1,371 Mil. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Ending Cash Position compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
Telephone and Data Systems' Ending Cash Position of $1,371 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 Ending Cash Position for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Ending Cash Position depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Ending Cash Position 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 Ending Cash Position mean?
A high Ending Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ending Cash Position is the cash and cash equivalents balance at the end of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Ending Cash Position is $1,371 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 Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.14, compared to a current price of $34.37 — trading 10.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Ending Cash Position is $1,371 Mil. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Ending Cash Position calculated?
Ending Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Ending Cash Position is $1,371 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 $34.37 is trading 10.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.14. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Ending Cash Position: $1,371 Mil
  • GF Value™: $31.14 vs. price of $34.37 (10.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 66/100 with 5 warning signs

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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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