Telephone and Data Systems stock draws mixed analyst ratings

Published on 11/13/2026 at 01:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Telephone and Data Systems stock faces mixed analyst sentiment after a quarterly earnings beat and a revenue shortfall. Fiber expansion remains central.

Analysten bleiben bei TDS geteilt

Five brokerages rate Telephone and Data Systems with an average Hold recommendation.
The latest quarter beat the earnings consensus but missed revenue expectations.
Fiber expansion is supporting growth while legacy business declines remain a constraint.

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Telephone and Data Systems stock traded at 30.73 US dollars on the New York Stock Exchange at 10:00 p.m. CET on Thursday, November 12, 2026. The company reported quarterly earnings of 0.26 US dollars per share, above the 0.11 US dollar consensus, while revenue of 306.69 million US dollars missed the 309.14 million US dollar estimate, according to MarketBeat.

Mixed ratings after earnings

MarketBeat said on November 11 that five brokerages covering TDS had issued three Hold ratings and two Buy ratings. Their average 12-month price target was 47.50 US dollars, leaving the research view divided despite the earnings beat.

The latest results keep execution at the center of the investment case. Fiber expansion is helping offset pressure in older telecom activities, but the revenue miss shows that the transition has not yet removed operating headwinds. Analysts will focus on customer additions, fiber penetration and the pace at which new infrastructure converts into recurring revenue.

Fiber buildout shapes the outlook

Telephone and Data Systems reported its third-quarter results on November 6. MarketBeat said revenue declined 0.6 percent year over year, while the company remained profitable and posted a 43.41 percent net margin. The shares traded within a 52-week range of 30.71 to 49.12 US dollars, according to the same report.

Regional telecom and infrastructure model

Telephone and Data Systems provides communications services to residential, commercial and wholesale customers in the United States. Its TDS Telecom segment offers fiber internet, broadband, television, voice, security and business communications, while Array leases tower space and provides related services. Headquartered in Chicago, the company has a more regional and specialized position than larger national telecommunications operators, with smaller and rural markets forming an important part of its footprint.