Telephone And Data Systems Preferreds Offer Highest Investment Grade Yield

Telephone and Data Systems' tickers TDS-U (TDS.PR.U) and TDS-V (TDS.PR.V) have, by far, the highest “qualified dividend” yield of any preferred stock in the market from an investment grade company. TDS carries a huge amount of cash on its balance sheet, many times more than its debt, so the preferred stocks are ultra safe. For U.S. investors, the TDS preferred's high “qualified dividends” generate a very high after-tax yield comparable to a 10.2% bond for those in the higher tax brackets.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 9, 2025

Telephone and Data Systems: Pending Spectrum Sales Set To Drive Further Deleveraging

Telephone and Data Systems is set to generate $2.2 billion from pending sales of its spectrum assets through 2026. This should support a $500 million share buyback program and further bolster a balance sheet that had net cash of $105 million at the end of its recent third quarter. The Series UU preferreds offer a current yield of 7.76% and are trading at a 15% discount to their liquidation value. These should recover if long-term Treasury rates dip.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 10, 2025

TDS Swings to a $40M Profit — So Why Did One Investor Sell $43.9 Million of Shares?

Connecticut-based Silver Point Capital sold 1.3 million shares of Telephone and Data Systems in the third quarter. The value of the stake at the end of the quarter was $43.9 million.

The Motley Fool • Dec 3, 2025

The Preferred Stock Of Telephone And Data Systems Is More Attractive Than Ever

Telephone and Data Systems preferred stock offers a 7.9% yield, now safer after major debt reduction and asset sales. TDS's balance sheet has strengthened, with net debt dropping from $6.6 billion to $2.2 billion, supporting dividend safety and share repurchases. Interest rate cuts by the Fed create a favorable environment for TDS preferred shares, though inflation remains a risk to watch.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 27, 2025

TDS announces fourth quarter 2025 dividends

CHICAGO , Nov. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) has declared fourth quarter 2025 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares. TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on December 30, 2025, to holders of record on December 15, 2025.

PRNewsWire • Nov 21, 2025

Oaktree Buys $145 Million in TDS Stock Amid Wireless Exit and Turnaround Strategy

Oaktree acquired nearly 3.7 million shares of TDS in the third quarter for an estimated $144.7 million. The transaction value represents 2.2% of 13F reportable assets under management (AUM) at quarter-end.

The Motley Fool • Nov 14, 2025

TDS (TDS) Q3 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

The headline numbers for TDS (TDS) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended September 2025, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

TDS Q3 Earnings Beat Estimates on Solid Fiber Connection Growth

TDS' Q3 earnings beat forecasts as fiber expansion and tower rental growth offset revenue declines from divestitures.

Zacks Investment Research • Nov 10, 2025

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. ( TDS ) Q3 2025 Earnings Call November 7, 2025 10:00 AM EST Company Participants John Toomey - VP of Corporate Relations & Treasurer Walter C.D. Carlson - Chairman, President & CEO Vicki Villacrez - Executive VP, CFO & Director Kenneth Dixon - President, CEO & Director Kristina Bothfeld - VP of Finance & CFO Douglas Chambers - Interim CEO, Interim President & Director Conference Call Participants Ric Prentiss - Raymond James & Associates, Inc., Research Division Vikash Harlalka - New Street Research LLP Eric Luebchow - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC, Research Division Sergey Dluzhevskiy - GAMCO Investors, Inc. Presentation Operator Hello, and welcome to the TDS and Array Third Quarter 2025 Operating Results Conference Call.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 7, 2025

TDS reports third quarter 2025 results

Announces new $500 million share repurchase authorization CHICAGO , Nov. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced, TDS will hold a teleconference on November 7, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. CST. Listen to the call live via the Events & Presentations page of investors.tdsinc.com.

PRNewsWire • Nov 7, 2025