Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) is up 23.4% since the beginning of the year. At $39 per share, TDS is trading 20.7% below its 52-week high of $49. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of TDS shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,566.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has returned 23.35% so far this year and 52.64% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, TDS has returned 9.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 18, 1991, TDS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.97%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.0 years.

Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Aug 2023 with a return of +168.0%, while the worst month was Nov 2022 at -38.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, TDS closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 4, 2023 with a return of +87.9%, while the worst single day was May 16, 2005 at -29.7%.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 2.34%, beta of 0.89, and R2 of 0.17 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 18, 1991.

• This stock participated in 95.59% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.80% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• R2 of 0.17 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

TDS ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of stocks on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. provided a 26.73% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $10.41 per share.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was 88.89%, occurring on Jun 1, 2023. Recovery took 663 trading sessions.

The current Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. drawdown is 18.02%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Telecom Services industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.