Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
TDS
Rank in Stocks
#4325
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides... Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services. The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.
Share Price
$33.93
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$3.65B
Change (1 day)
-0.43%
Change (1 year)
-11.85%
Country
US
Trade Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
Category
Communication Services
Operating Margin for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 24.62%
According to Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 24.62%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of -8.02%.
Operating Margin history for Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 24.62% | 1,838.58% |
| 2024 | 1.27% | -115.84% |
| 2023 | -8.02% | -456.44% |
| 2022 | 2.25% | -54.08% |
| 2021 | 4.90% | -1.21% |
| 2020 | 4.96% | -33.69% |
| 2019 | 7.48% | 86.53% |
| 2018 | 4.01% | -292.79% |
| 2017 | -2.08% | -276.27% |
| 2016 | 1.18% | -84.62% |
| 2015 | 7.67% | -302.37% |
| 2014 | -3.79% | -178.96% |
| 2013 | 4.80% | 39.53% |
| 2012 | 3.44% | -50.86% |
| 2011 | 7.00% | 20.27% |
| 2010 | 5.82% | -28.33% |
| 2009 | 8.12% | 222.22% |
| 2008 | 2.52% | -76.94% |
| 2007 | 10.93% | 15.54% |
| 2006 | 9.46% | -5.87% |
| 2005 | 10.05% | 69.48% |
| 2004 | 5.93% | -35.26% |
| 2003 | 9.16% | -29.21% |
| 2002 | 12.94% | -22.98% |
| 2001 | 16.80% | -6.93% |
| 2000 | 18.05% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
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| 20.54% | -99.17% |
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| 20.30% | -99.18% |
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| 20.38% | -99.17% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.