Telephone and Data SystemsTDS -0.29%64 Dividend Yield % is 0.43% as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 83% below its 10-year median of 2.55. 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. Among 228 Telecommunication Services companies, Telephone and Data Systems ranks worse than 92.54% on this metric.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -39.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -24.10% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -7.10% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of Telephone and Data Systems was 16.30% per year. The lowest was -39.40% per year. And the median was 5.40% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE:TDS) Dividend Yield % Explanation
Over the long term, the return from dividends has been a significant contributor to the total returns produced by equity securities. Studies by Elroy Dimson, Paul Marsh, and Mike Staunton of Princeton University (2002) found that a market-oriented portfolio, which included reinvested dividends, would have generated nearly 85 times the wealth generated by the same portfolio relying solely on capital gains.
Dividends may also qualify a lower tax rate for investors.
In dividends investing, Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
* 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.
TDS vs AD, LBTYA, LBRDA: Dividend Yield % Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telephone and Data Systems's Dividend Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Yield % 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 Dividend Yield % vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telephone and Data Systems's Dividend Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telephone and Data Systems's Dividend Yield % falls into.
Telephone and Data Systems Dividend Yield % Calculation
Dividend Yield measures how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.
Telephone and Data Systems Recent Full-Year* Dividend History
Amount
Ex-date
Record Date
Pay Date
Type
Frequency
Forex Rate
USD 0.040000
2026-06-16
2026-06-16
2026-06-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.040000
2026-03-16
2026-03-16
2026-03-31
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.040000
2025-12-15
2025-12-15
2025-12-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
USD 0.040000
2025-09-15
2025-09-15
2025-09-30
Cash Dividend
quarterly
USD:USD 1.000000
* GuruFocus has an internal rule that if the most recent dividend payment frequency is at least 4 times a year, then the full year will be calculated according to the frequency of payment or the one-year time frame, whichever is stricter.
* GuruFocus converts dividend currency to local traded share price currency in order to calculate dividend yield. Please refer to the last column "Forex Rate" in the above table.
* 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 (TDS) has a Dividend Yield % of 0.43% as of Jun. 25, 2026. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. This is 83% below median its historical median of 2.55. Over the past decade, Telephone and Data Systems' Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.34 to 10.77. According to the industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #211 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 92.5%.
Is Telephone and Data Systems' Dividend Yield % too high?
Telephone and Data Systems' current Dividend Yield % of 0.43% is 83% below median its 10-year median of 2.55. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.34 to a high of 10.77. The Telecommunication Services industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.02. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 0.43% is 89.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #211 out of 228 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. 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' Dividend Yield % compare to AD and LBTYA?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telephone and Data Systems ranks #211 out of 228 companies for Dividend Yield %. This places Telephone and Data Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Yield % is 4.02. Telephone and Data Systems' value of 0.43% is 89.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Telephone and Data Systems' own Dividend Yield % has ranged from 0.34 to 10.77 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.55 vs. the industry median of 4.02, Telephone and Data Systems has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Dividend Yield % for a Telecommunication Services company?
The median Dividend Yield % among Telecommunication Services companies is 4.02, based on 228 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Telephone and Data Systems's current Dividend Yield % of 0.43% is 89.3% 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 Dividend Yield % mean?
A high Dividend Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend yield is the ratio of company dividends to the share price. View historical data on Telephone and Data Systems and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Dividend Yield % is 4.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telephone and Data Systems's current Dividend Yield % is 0.43%, which is 83% below median its own 10-year median of 2.55. 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 $37.44 — trading 13.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Yield % is 0.43%, which is 83% below median its 10-year median of 2.55 and 89.3% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 4.02. 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 Dividend Yield % calculated?
Dividend Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS), the current Dividend Yield % is 0.43% as of Jun. 25, 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 $37.44 is trading 13.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $32.86.
GuruFocus considers Telephone and Data Systems to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TDS:
Dividend Yield %: 0.43% (83% below median its 10-year median of 2.55)
GF Value™: $32.86 vs. price of $37.44 (13.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 89.3% below the Telecommunication Services median (#211 of 228)
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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