Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
19y streakTelephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is a Chicago-based diversified telecommunications company incorporated in Delaware that provides wireless, broadband, and wireline services across the United States. The company operates primarily through its majority-owned subsidiary United States Cellular Corporation (UScellular), as well as its TDS Telecom division, which delivers broadband and voice services to residential and business customers in smaller markets. TDS has been focused on expanding its fiber broadband footprint while navigating strategic alternatives for its wireless operations.
Dividend Yield
0.45%
TTM · NYSE
Last Dividend
0.04
USD · 2026-05-16
5Y Growth
-35.20%
CAGR
Frequency
Quarterly
Years Paid
19
consecutive
Not Cut
—
consecutive yrs
Grown
—
consecutive yrs
Payout Ratio
5.25%
of TTM EPS
Listings
| Exchange | Ticker | Currency | Yield TTM |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYSE primary | TDS | USD | 0.45% |
Total Return
Based on 10,000 invested at the start of the period. Price return uses split-adjusted closing prices. Dividends are not reinvested.
Annual Dividends
Annual dividend per share · 19 years of data
Dividend Yield History
Dividend History
| Ex-Date ▼ | Pay-Date ▼ | Amount ▼ | Type ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.05.2026 | 06.06.2026 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2026 | 07.03.2026 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2025 | 07.12.2025 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2025 | 06.09.2025 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2025 | 06.06.2025 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2025 | 07.03.2025 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2024 | 07.12.2024 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2024 | 06.09.2024 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2024 | 06.06.2024 | 0.04 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2024 | 07.03.2024 | 0.19 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2023 | 07.12.2023 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2023 | 06.09.2023 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2023 | 06.06.2023 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2023 | 07.03.2023 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2022 | 07.12.2022 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2022 | 06.09.2022 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2022 | 06.06.2022 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2022 | 07.03.2022 | 0.18 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2021 | 07.12.2021 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2021 | 06.09.2021 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2021 | 06.06.2021 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2021 | 07.03.2021 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2020 | 07.12.2020 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2020 | 06.09.2020 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2020 | 06.06.2020 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2020 | 07.03.2020 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2019 | 07.12.2019 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2019 | 06.09.2019 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2019 | 06.06.2019 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2019 | 07.03.2019 | 0.17 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2018 | 07.12.2018 | 0.16 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2018 | 06.09.2018 | 0.16 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2018 | 06.06.2018 | 0.16 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2018 | 07.03.2018 | 0.16 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2017 | 07.12.2017 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2017 | 06.09.2017 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2017 | 06.06.2017 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2017 | 07.03.2017 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2016 | 07.12.2016 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2016 | 06.09.2016 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2016 | 06.06.2016 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2016 | 07.03.2016 | 0.15 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2015 | 07.12.2015 | 0.14 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2015 | 06.09.2015 | 0.14 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2015 | 06.06.2015 | 0.14 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2015 | 07.03.2015 | 0.14 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2014 | 07.12.2014 | 0.14 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2014 | 06.09.2014 | 0.13 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2014 | 06.06.2014 | 0.13 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2014 | 07.03.2014 | 0.13 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2013 | 07.12.2013 | 0.13 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2013 | 06.09.2013 | 0.13 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2013 | 06.06.2013 | 0.13 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2013 | 07.03.2013 | 0.13 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2012 | 07.12.2012 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2012 | 06.09.2012 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2012 | 06.06.2012 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 15.02.2012 | 07.03.2012 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2011 | 07.12.2011 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2011 | 06.09.2011 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2011 | 06.06.2011 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2011 | 07.03.2011 | 0.12 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2010 | 07.12.2010 | 0.11 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2010 | 06.09.2010 | 0.11 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2010 | 06.06.2010 | 0.11 USD | Ordinary |
| 14.02.2010 | 07.03.2010 | 0.11 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2009 | 07.12.2009 | 0.11 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.08.2009 | 06.09.2009 | 0.11 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.05.2009 | 06.06.2009 | 0.11 USD | Ordinary |
| 16.11.2008 | 07.12.2008 | 0.41 USD | Ordinary |