Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Stock: Buy, Sell, or Hold?

TDS - Telephone and Data Systems Inc.

TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIOTELEPHONE)
$35.39
0.19 (0.54%) ▲
5d: -1.28%
30d: -1.34%
90d: +0.11%
HOLD
LOW Confidence
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Analysis Updated: Oct 2, 2026 12:00 AM ET
Earnings: Nov 06, 2026
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Signal fired Sep 24, 2026 at $36.33 · last confirmed Sep 28, 2026

Strength: 6.2/10

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Bottom Line:
📊 HOLD: TDS shows mixed signals. Fine to hold existing positions. Not urgent to buy or sell.
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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 $35.39, which is considered fair relative to its 30-day fair value range of $34.08 to $37.42. The stock's valuation (Forward PE: 162.8) is in line with its historical norms (150.0). At these levels, the market is pricing in 2.8% annual earnings growth.

Technical Outlook: Technically, TDS is in a strong downtrend. Immediate support is located at $33.49, while resistance sits at $37.28.

Market Sentiment: TDS scores 81/100 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 (+34.9%). The stock is fairly positioned - fine to hold existing positions or accumulate slowly on dips, but not an urgent buy.

Quick Decision Summary

Current Position FAIR
Historical Trading Range $34.08 - $37.42
Company Quality Score 54/100 (HOLD)
Volume Confirmation HIGH
Confidence Score 86.7%

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All Signals

  • NEUTRAL: Price in fair range
  • BULLISH: Strong technical setup (81/100)
  • BULLISH: High volume confirmation
  • BULLISH: Trading 34.9% below Wall St target ($47.50)
  • BULLISH: Expecting earnings turnaround to 2.8% growth with 3.6% revenue growth
  • CAUTION: Bottoming setup, but lagging the sector by 20% over 20 days — wait for relative strength

Trading Range Analysis

30-Day Trading Range $34.08 - $37.42
Current vs Trading Range FAIR

Support & Resistance Levels

Support Level $33.50
Resistance Level $37.28
Current Trend Strong Downtrend
Technical data as of Oct 2, 2026

Fundamental Context

Forward P/E (Next Year Est.) 162.81
Wall Street Target $47.50 (+34.9%)
Revenue Growth (YoY) 3.6%
Earnings Growth (YoY) -11.8%
Profit Margin 33.2%
Valuation Premium vs History +2.8% premium
PE vs Historical 162.8 vs 150.0 FAIR
Market-Implied Price Targets If current PE multiple persists
Implied Growth (YoY): +2.8% (market-implied from PE analysis)
1-Year Target $36.19 (+3%)
2-Year Target $37.20 (+6%)
3-Year Target $38.24 (+9%)
3-Yr Target (if PE normalizes) (PE: 163→150) PE COMPRESSION $35.23 (+0%)
Earnings growth offset by PE compression
3-Year Scenarios Using analyst projected EPS growth
Bull: (PE: 162.8, Growth: -94.2%) $25.66 (+-27%)
Base: (SPY PE: 20.4, Growth: -94.2%) $3.22 (-91%)
Bear: (PE: 17.3, Growth: -94.2%) $2.73 (-92%)
📈 Valuation based on Current Earnings
Trailing PE: 8.54 | Current EPS (TTM): $3.97
Bull Case $18.66 (-47%)
Analyst growth -50.0%, PE expands to 9.4
Base Case $16.96 (-52%)
Market implied -50.0%, PE stable at 8.5
Bear Case $23.07 (-35%)
Severe decline -20.0%, PE contracts to 7.3
These are projections based on PE multiples and EPS growth scenarios, not predictions. Actual results may vary significantly.
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