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Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ (TDS) stock, explained like you're 5

Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TDS. It is a mid cap company in the telecommunications equipment industry, part of the communication services sector, with a market value of about 3.9 billion dollars.

Ticker
TDS
Exchange
New York Stock Exchange
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telecommunications Equipment
Size
Mid cap, about 3.9 billion dollars

Is Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ a small, medium or large cap company?

No. Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ is a mid cap stock, not a large cap. Its market cap, which is the total value of all its shares, is about 3.9 billion dollars.

Here is how you can tell. Multiply the share price by the number of shares to get the market cap, then compare it to the usual sizes. Micro cap is under 300 million dollars, small cap is 300 million to 2 billion, mid cap is 2 to 10 billion, large cap is 10 billion and up, and mega cap is over 200 billion. Market caps move every day with the share price, so treat the number as a recent snapshot.

How Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ makes money

  • Advertising shown to large audiences.
  • Subscriptions for streaming, media or connectivity.
  • Selling content, games or network access.

What moves TDS stock

  • How many people use or subscribe to the service.
  • Advertiser demand, which rises and falls with the economy.
  • Hit content, new rules and competition.

In the news lately

  • Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) stock price, news, quote and history (Yahoo Finance UK)
  • Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Stock Price, News, Quote & History (Yahoo! Finance Canada)
  • Is Telephone And Data Systems (TDS) Undervalued After Its Fiber And Tower Growth Push? (Simply Wall Street)
  • Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) Stock Up 3.8% but GF Value Says Overvalued GF Score: 48/100 (GuruFocus)
  • TDS Looking to Fully Acquire Array in All Stock Deal (Broadband Breakfast)

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Key terms to know before you follow TDS

  • Market cap
  • P/E ratio
  • EPS (earnings per share)
  • Earnings report
  • Volatility

Questions about Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ stock

What does Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ do?

Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker TDS. It is a mid cap company in the telecommunications equipment industry, part of the communication services sector, with a market value of about 3.9 billion dollars.

What is the ticker symbol for Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/?

Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ trades under the ticker TDS on the New York Stock Exchange.

What is Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/'s market cap?

Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ is a mid cap stock with a market cap of about 3.9 billion dollars.

How does Telephone & Data Systems Inc /De/ make money?

Advertising shown to large audiences. Subscriptions for streaming, media or connectivity. Selling content, games or network access.

What moves TDS stock?

How many people use or subscribe to the service. Advertiser demand, which rises and falls with the economy. Hit content, new rules and competition.

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Educational information, not financial advice. This guide explains the business in general terms and does not include live prices.

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