Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?
TDS - Telephone and Data Systems Inc.
$34.78
1.61 (4.85%)
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5d:
+2.23%
30d:
-4.53%
90d:
+1.19%
BUY
HIGH Confidence
Analysis Updated: Oct 22, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 06, 2026
14d
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Bottom Line:
✅ BUY SIGNAL: TDS shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
✅ BUY SIGNAL: TDS shows strong fundamentals and good volume confirmation. Solid entry point despite fair pricing.
Long-Term Wealth Forecast (2031)
Based on Analyst Consensus Growth & Historical Valuation
0% (Stagnation)
50% (Hyper Growth)
EST. PRICE IN 2031
$0.04
Based on -45.1% avg growth
INTRINSIC VALUE TODAY
$0.03
Trading above historical range
How this is calculated: We use a Growth Decay Model: starting with analyst consensus growth (adjusted above) and gradually slowing it down to a long-term terminal rate (4%) by Year 5. This provides a more realistic valuation than assuming constant hyper-growth. We then apply a 25.0x Exit PE.
In-depth Analysis How we analyze
Valuation Analysis: TDS is currently trading at $34.78, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $33.90 to $36.44. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 153.4) is in line with its historical norms (150.6). At these levels, the market is pricing in 0.6% annual earnings growth.
Technical Outlook: Technically, TDS is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $35.55. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: TDS scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $47.50 (+43.2%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Technical Outlook: Technically, TDS is in a downtrend. The price is approaching resistance at $35.55. A breakout above this level would be a bullish signal, while rejection here could lead to consolidation. The stock is showing strong short-term momentum, up 4.9% recently.
Market Sentiment: TDS scores 73/100 on our bottoming-setup gauge — the chart has corrected and is stabilizing (RSI reset, momentum turning up), historically a favorable entry zone. Wall Street analysts see significant upside, with an average price target of $47.50 (+43.2%). Combining these factors, the current setup offers a favorable risk/reward ratio for buyers.
Quick Decision Summary
Current Position
FAIR
Historical Trading Range
$33.90 -
$36.44
Company Quality Score
58/100
(HOLD)
Volume Confirmation
HIGH
Confidence Score
91.4%
All Signals
- NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
- BULLISH: Strong technical setup (73/100)
- BULLISH: High volume confirmation
- BULLISH: Strong upward momentum (+4.9%)
- BULLISH: Trading 43.2% below Wall St target ($47.50)
- BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 0.6% growth with 3.6% revenue growth
- BULLISH: Bottoming setup score 73/100 — corrected, stabilizing, and turning up
Trading Range Analysis
30-Day Trading Range
$33.90 -
$36.44
Current vs Trading Range
FAIR
Support & Resistance Levels
Support Level
$30.71
Resistance Level
$35.55
Current Trend
Downtrend
Technical data as of
Oct 22, 2026
Fundamental Context
Forward P/E (Next Year Est.)
153.42
Wall Street Target
$47.50
(+43.2%)
Revenue Growth (YoY)
3.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY)
-11.8%
Profit Margin
33.2%
Valuation Premium vs History
+0.6% premium
PE vs Historical
153.4 vs 150.6
FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets
If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY):
+0.6%
(market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target
$33.37
(+1%)
2-Year Target
$33.57
(+1%)
3-Year Target
$33.77
(+2%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes)
(PE: 153→151)
PE COMPRESSION
$33.15
(0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios
Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull:
(PE: 153.4, Growth: -94.2%)
$24.18
(+-27%)
Base:
(SPY PE: 19.9, Growth: -94.2%)
$3.13
(-91%)
Bear:
(PE: 16.9, Growth: -94.2%)
$2.66
(-92%)
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Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 8.52 | Current EPS (TTM): $4.00
Bull Case
$18.74
(-44%)
Analyst growth -50.0%, PE expands to 9.4
Base Case
$17.04
(-49%)
Market implied -50.0%, PE stable at 8.5
Bear Case
$23.17
(-30%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 7.2
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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