$TDS

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/

alphai earnings readsecond quarter 2026 · AUG 7TDS reports second quarter 2026 results; TDS Telecom and Array both update guidance for 2026Verdict: mixed

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Why is Telephone and Data Systems stock surging today?

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) stock rose 7.8% after withdrawing its bid to acquire the remaining 18% of Array Digital Infrastructure. The company will instead focus on share buybacks, with $523.9 million available under existing programs. CEO Walter Carlson cited disagreements over deal terms. The broader market also gained, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and the Dow Jones up 0.8%.

TDS declares Q3 2026 dividends on common and preferred shares

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) declared Q3 2026 dividends: $0.04 per common share, $414.0625 per Series UU preferred share, and $375.0000 per Series VV preferred share. Payable September 30, 2026, to shareholders of record September 15, 2026. TDS provides broadband and wireless services.

Fiber Growth Collides With Legacy Revenue Pressure At Telephone & Data Systems (TDS)

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reported Q2 results with its tower unit Array Digital Infrastructure. TDS said fiber added about 66,000 marketable addresses in the quarter and raised full-year fiber guidance to 250,000 to 300,000. Legacy telecom revenue fell, and TDS trimmed telecom revenue guidance to $1.0B to $1.025B. TDS also has a pending offer to buy Array minority shares.

TDS sentiment & insider activity

Over the past 7 days, alphai's AI scored 1 news story mentioning TDS (TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/). Coverage has skewed bullish: 1 bullish, 0 neutral, and 0 bearish.

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What's driving TDS

  • Positive catalyst removes dilution risk and adds buyback support.

    investing.com · Sep 2, 2026

  • Dividend declaration may attract income-focused investors and support the stock price.

    investing.com · Aug 19, 2026

  • The mix shift toward faster fiber growth is being offset by accelerating legacy revenue pressure, with higher capex and constrained buybacks due to the pending Array offer.

    yahoo.com · Aug 18, 2026

  • Guidance revisions tied to copper and cable headwinds, plus higher fiber capex, set a near-term earnings and cash-flow expectation reset.

    fool.com · Aug 14, 2026

  • Raised 2026 fiber delivery guidance and a Q2 earnings surge support the fiber pivot narrative, but higher fiber-weighted CapEx risk remains.

    simplywall.st · Aug 11, 2026

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Why is Telephone and Data Systems stock surging today?

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) stock rose 7.8% after withdrawing its bid to acquire the remaining 18% of Array Digital Infrastructure. The company will instead focus on share buybacks, with $523.9 million available under existing programs. CEO Walter Carlson cited disagreements over deal terms. The broader market also gained, with the S&P 500 up 0.6% and the Dow Jones up 0.8%.

$TDSMedAI 8/10

Fiber Growth Collides With Legacy Revenue Pressure At Telephone & Data Systems (TDS)

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reported Q2 results with its tower unit Array Digital Infrastructure. TDS said fiber added about 66,000 marketable addresses in the quarter and raised full-year fiber guidance to 250,000 to 300,000. Legacy telecom revenue fell, and TDS trimmed telecom revenue guidance to $1.0B to $1.025B. TDS also has a pending offer to buy Array minority shares.

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TDS (TDS) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reported Q2 2026 consolidated operating revenue of $309.3 million, up from $298.5 million, and net income attributable to TDS common shareholders of $260.6 million versus a $6.0 million loss a year earlier, driven by spectrum license gains. TDS Telecom revised full-year revenue guidance to $1.0B-$1.025B and raised fiber address and capex targets; Array reported higher site rental revenue and guidance after Verizon and T-Mobile spectrum transactions.

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The Bull Case For Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Could Change Following Q2 Earnings Surge And Higher Fiber Targets - Learn Why

Simply Wall St says Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $309.28M and net income of $298.37M, swinging from a per-share loss to diluted earnings of over $2.40. Management cited progress in fiber build-out and raised 2026 fiber address delivery guidance, while legacy copper and cable services continue to weigh on telecom revenue expectations.

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reported Q2 2026 results and discussed a fiber build driven by record fiber address delivery. Management raised 2026 fiber service address guidance to 250,000-300,000, lowered revenue guidance to $1.00-$1.025B, and raised CapEx to $625M-$675M. It expects to close Granite State Communications in Q3 2026 and noted TDS share repurchases are restricted.

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Telephone And Data Systems Reports Net Income In Q2

Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reported Q2 net income attributable to common shareholders of $281.06 million versus a $5.74 million loss a year earlier. Profit per share was $2.42 versus a loss of $0.05. Total operating revenues were $309.28 million, up 4% year over year, while TDS Telecom revenues fell 6% to $248.41 million. Shares were down 2.25% premarket at $35.19.

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.: TDS reports second quarter 2026 results

Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS) reported Q2 2026 results and updated 2026 guidance for TDS Telecom and Array. TDS Telecom added ~66,000 marketable fiber service addresses and raised 2026 fiber address guidance to 250,000-300,000, with capex $625M-$675M. Array reported 95% YoY site rental revenue growth, completed spectrum sales to Verizon, and issued a $11 special dividend.

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS): Results of Operations and Financial Condition

TELEPHONE & DATA SYSTEMS INC /DE/ (TDS) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 NEWS RELEASE As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on August 7, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. CT. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com. TDS reports second quarter 2026 results TDS Telecom and Array both update gui

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