TDS stock: TDS completes fiber project. What it means for TDS stock
Published on 10/24/2026 at 03:58 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSFiber expansion and analyst view
- TDS completed a Tennessee fiber project serving more than 3,000 locations on October 8, 2026.
- Second-quarter 2026 revenue reached USD 309.28 million, up 3.6 percent year over year.
- JPMorgan lowered its target from USD 51.00 to USD 48.00 on August 19, 2026.
Telephone and Data Systems (ISIN US8794338298) completed a Tennessee fiber project that opened all-fiber connections to more than 3,000 locations on October 8, 2026, according to TDS. The announcement gives investors a concrete measure of the company's broadband expansion as legacy telecom revenue remains a key valuation issue.
Three dated operating markers
MarketBeat reported TDS second-quarter results on August 7, 2026, including USD 309.28 million in revenue and USD 2.24 adjusted earnings per share against a USD 0.09 consensus estimate. On August 19, 2026, JPMorgan lowered its price target from USD 51.00 to USD 48.00 while keeping an Overweight rating, as MarketBeat reported. On October 8, 2026, TDS completed the Monroe County project, extending fiber access to more than 3,000 locations.
What does fiber mean for growth?
The project matters because TDS said its network offers speeds of up to 8 Gig, while the company serves residential, business and wholesale customers. Its second-quarter revenue rose 3.6 percent year over year to USD 309.28 million, but the figure remained below the USD 315.78 million consensus cited by MarketBeat. That contrast leaves fiber execution as the measurable counterweight to pressure in older operations.
Next reporting date
Telephone and Data Systems is expected to report its next quarterly results on November 9, 2026, according to Yahoo Finance. The date gives the market its next scheduled test of fiber growth, revenue quality and earnings composition.
NYSE price and ownership
Telephone and Data Systems was last at USD 35.33 on the NYSE on October 23, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Its 52-week range was USD 30.71 to USD 49.12 on that date, leaving the stock above its yearly low but below its yearly high. The company also maintains a quarterly dividend of USD 0.04, according to MarketBeat.
TDS stock facts
- Company: Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
- ISIN: US8794338298
- Ticker: TDS
- Primary exchange: NYSE
- Market capitalization: USD 3.8 billion (as of October 23, 2026)
- 52-week range: USD 30.71-49.12 (as of October 23, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Communication Services / Telecommunications Services
- Next earnings date: November 9, 2026
Market context: Market report S&P 500.
