TDS (Telephone and Data Systems) Preferred Dividends: $69 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TDS Telephone and Data Systems Inc TDS
65 GF Score
Price $34.32
GF Value $31.54
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Telephone and Data Systems Preferred Dividends?

Telephone and Data Systems TDS -0.09% 65 Preferred Dividends is $69 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TDS with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.54 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review.

Preferred dividend is a dividend that is accrued and paid on a company's preferred shares. Telephone and Data Systems's preferred dividends for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $17 Mil. Its preferred dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $69 Mil.

Telephone and Data Systems  (NYSE:TDS) Preferred Dividends Explanation

In the event that a company is unable to pay all dividends, claims to preferred dividends take precedence over claims to dividends that are paid on common shares.

Preferred 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 $69 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.

Telephone and Data Systems Preferred Dividends Historical Data

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* 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 Preferred Dividends Chart

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Telephone and Data Systems Preferred Dividends Calculation

A dividend that is accrued and paid on a company's preferred shares.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Preferred Dividends →
What does a Preferred Dividends of $69 Mil mean?
Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) has a Preferred Dividends of $69 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Preferred Dividends is the total amount a company pays out as dividends on its preferred shares. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Preferred Dividends too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Preferred Dividends is $69 Mil. Overall, Telephone and Data Systems has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telephone and Data Systems' Preferred Dividends compare to LBRDA and IRDM?
Telephone and Data Systems' Preferred Dividends of $69 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 Preferred Dividends for a Telecommunication Services company?
A good Preferred Dividends depends on the Telecommunication Services industry context. However, Preferred 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 Preferred Dividends mean?
A high Preferred Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Preferred Dividends is the total amount a company pays out as dividends on its preferred shares. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. Telephone and Data Systems's current Preferred Dividends is $69 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 $31.54, compared to a current price of $34.32 — trading 8.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Preferred Dividends is $69 Mil. Telephone and Data Systems' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Preferred Dividends calculated?
Preferred Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Preferred Dividends is $69 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 $34.32 is trading 8.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.54. GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TDS:

  • Preferred Dividends: $69 Mil
  • GF Value™: $31.54 vs. price of $34.32 (8.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 65/100 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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