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TDS-PV

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

TDS-PV

Communication Services · Stock · quarterly payer

Forward Yield

7.66%

Annual Dividend

$1.50

Payout Ratio

5-Yr Growth

Ex-Date

Jun 15, 2026

Frequency

Quarterly

TDS-PV Dividend Safety Score

78/ 100
Grade B

Safe

Dividend-growth streak3 consecutive years of growth
Cut historyNever cut its dividend on record
Balance-sheet strengthDebt/equity of 0.24
Yield vs its historyYield in line with its history

SmarterDividends' proprietary score, backtested against which dividends were actually cut over 15+ years (0.78 AUC). It blends a validated cut-risk model (growth streak, cut history) with current payout, cash-flow and debt. Higher is safer · not investment advice.

Dividend Growth

Total dividends per share by year

Is TDS-PV a good dividend stock?

Yes

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS-PV) pays a quarterly dividend yielding 7.66% ($1.50/yr), with 4 years of growth and a dividend-safety grade of B. It scores well across payout coverage, growth history and safety — a dependable income holding.

Advantages

  • Never cut its dividend on record

Risks

  • Share price is down over the past 5 years

Key Data

Dividend Yield
7.66%
Payout Ratio
Annual Dividend
$1.50
5-Yr Avg Growth
Ex-Dividend Date
Jun 15, 2026
Years of Growth
4
Frequency
quarterly
Beta
0.30
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
22.0
5-Yr Total Return
-23%
52-Week Range
$17.40 – $21.50
Dividend Safety
B · 78/100
Ever Cut?
No
TDS-PV ex-dividend date & scheduleNext ex-date Jun 15, 2026 · full ex-dividend historyView →

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At $1.50 / yr per share

Per payment (quarterly)$37.50
Annual$150.00
Monthly avg$12.50