TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Insider Ownership: 2.66 % (As of Aug. 16, 2026)

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
64 GF Score
Price $35.21
GF Value $32.21
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Insider Ownership?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS +0.49% 64 Insider Ownership is 2.66 % as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $32.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review.

Insider ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Telephone and Data Systems's insider ownership is 2.66%.

Institutional Ownership is the percentage of shares that are owned by institutions out of the total shares outstanding. As of today, Telephone and Data Systems's Institutional Ownership is 88.75%.

Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is the percentage of float shares relative to the total shares outstanding. As of today, Telephone and Data Systems's Float Percentage Of Total Shares Outstanding is 63.40%.

Telephone and Data Systems Insider Ownership Historical Data

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Telephone and Data Systems Insider Ownership Chart

Telephone and Data Systems Historical Data

The historical data trend for Telephone and Data Systems can be seen below:

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Insider Ownership 2.19 2.01 2.01 2.01 2.01 2.01 2.04 2.63 2.66 2.66
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Telephone and Data Systems Insider Ownership Calculation

The percentage of shares that are owned by company insiders relative to the total shares outstanding.

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What does a Insider Ownership of 2.66 % mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Insider Ownership of 2.66 % as of Aug. 16, 2026. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Insider Ownership too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Insider Ownership is 2.66 %. 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' Insider Ownership compare to LBRDA and LBTYA?
Telephone and Data Systems' Insider Ownership of 2.66 % 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 Insider Ownership for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Insider Ownership depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Insider Ownership 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 Insider Ownership mean?
A high Insider Ownership can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Insider ownership equals the percent of shares owned by company insiders relative to total shares. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Insider Ownership is 2.66 %. 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 Insider Ownership is 2.66 %. 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 Insider Ownership calculated?
Insider Ownership is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Insider Ownership is 2.66 % as of Aug. 16, 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:

  • Insider Ownership: 2.66 %
  • GF Value™: $32.21 vs. price of $35.21 (9.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 64/100 with 4 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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