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$TDS

Telephone and Data Systems Inc.

XNYSCommunication ServicesTelephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)

$35.21+0.49%+$0.1700Prev $35.04LIVE Full chart Live alerts
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Why is TDS up today? It is at $35.21 (+0.49%), and our scanner flagged it 36 times on unusual volume this month. See the catalyst behind the move, real-time alerts the moment TDS spikes, and full due diligence on TDS — key stats, earnings, dilution and insider activity. Free.

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Key Stats

Price & performance
Price
$35.21
Change today
+0.49%
Previous close
$35.04
52-week range
$31.51 – $49.12
Valuation & dividend
Market cap
$4.05B
Dividend yield
0.45% ($0.16)
Ownership & volume
Shares outstanding
115.1M
Live vendor count
Institutional own.
99.9%
Total held
99.9%
Tradeable float
115K
0% of shares · after 100% institutions
Short interest
5.0M
▲ +4% vs prior · as of 2026-07-31
Days to cover
6.3d
Avg daily volume
1.0M
Classification
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone)
Exchange
XNYS
Relative volumevs this time of day
5m
0.6x
15m
0.6x
1h
0.5x
1D
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Why is $TDS moving today?

Here is the latest on TDS from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for TDS today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

Why is $TDS moving? →▶ Replay the moveAuto-generated from live scanner data. Not investment advice.
Trading profile⚡ Ultra-low float · 115K shShortableEasy to borrowNo SSRBorrow via Alpaca · SSR from Reg SHO 201
Wall Street consensusStrong Buy1 analyst
Avg target $49.00(+39% upside)
Range $47 – $51
1 buy0 hold0 sell

Analyst data via Nasdaq. Not investment advice.

Insiders

9 buys, 16 sells last 3 months (12/28 over 12 months)
Show 12 recent transactions
InsiderActionShares% of positionOwns afterValueDate
Carlson Leroy T Jr
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-19K
0.02% of company
sold 2.1%898K$758K
at $40.03
Jun 11, 26
Carlson Leroy T Jr
Officer
Other45K
0.04% of company
added 5.2%917K$1.8M
at $40.03
Jun 11, 26
Kroll Anita J
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 5.9%21K$51K
at $40.03
Jun 11, 26
Kroll Anita J
Officer
Other3Kadded 14%22K$109K
at $40.03
Jun 11, 26
Villacrez Vicki L
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-5Ksold 6.2%72K$191K
at $40.03
Jun 11, 26
Villacrez Vicki L
Officer
Other10Kadded 15%77K$407K
at $40.03
Jun 11, 26
Dixon Kenneth S.
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 32%3K$59K
at $39.33
Jun 9, 26
Dixon Kenneth S.
Officer
Other5Kn/a5K$183K
at $39.33
Jun 9, 26
Rutledge Napoleon B Jr
Director
Acquired (grant/award)+3Kadded 100%5K$120K
at $41.20
May 21, 26
Kroll Anita J
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-688sold 3.5%19K$28K
at $41.20
May 21, 26
Kroll Anita J
Officer
Other1Kadded 8.0%20K$60K
at $41.20
May 21, 26
Hanley Joseph R
Officer
Sold (automatic/other)-1Ksold 1.3%114K$60K
at $41.20
May 21, 26

Recent Form-4 filings via Nasdaq. Open-market buys are the signal worth watching. Grants and automatic (10b5-1) sells are routine. “% of position” is the share of that insider’s own holding the trade moved. Not investment advice.

Dilution watch

Unavailable

We could not reach SEC EDGAR, so the dilution check did not run for $TDS. This is not a clean result: there may be an offering, a registration or a shelf on file that we were unable to read. Check it yourself on SEC EDGAR before trading it.

$TDS Sentiment

Neutral
Bearish51Bullish
📰 News: 3 bull · 3 bearToday: +0.5%👥 Community: 0 bull · 0 bear

Blend of news sentiment, today’s move, and community votes. Not investment advice.

$TDS Activity

News, unusual-volume alerts, AI-trader trades and community chatter - the whole story, newest first.

Alert· 1d ago +2.0% vs EMA
TDS 200EMA (5m) Trending · 77 bars · L3 · +2.01% above EMA · slope +0.33%
at $35.13
Alert· 1d ago +0.8% vs EMA
TDS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 172 bars · L4 · +0.82% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $35.13
Alert· 1d ago +0.8% vs EMA
TDS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 172 bars · L4 · +0.82% above EMA · slope +0.10%
at $35.13
Alert· 1d ago +0.6% vs EMA
TDS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 82 bars · L3 · +0.63% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $34.90
Alert· 1d ago +0.6% vs EMA
TDS 200EMA (1m) Trending · 81 bars · L3 · +0.61% above EMA · slope +0.17%
at $34.88
Alert· 1d ago -1.57%
$TDS moved -1.57% in 1 min (Level 1) at 4:39 AM ET
at $34.50
Alert· 3d ago -0.1% vs EMA
$TDS near 200 EMA: -0.06% from 200 EMA at 11:46 AM ET
at $33.45
Alert· 3d ago 7.3× RVOL
TDS hit 7.262x RVOL at 11:46 AM ET
at $33.45
Alert· 3d ago 23.3× RVOL
TDS hit 23.270x RVOL at 10:01 AM ET
at $33.52
Alert· 4d ago 6.1× RVOL
TDS hit 6.104x RVOL at 10:25 AM ET
at $33.59
Alert· 5d ago +0.6% vs EMA
$TDS near 200 EMA: +0.62% from 200 EMA at 2:18 PM ET
at $33.29
Alert· 5d ago 6.8× RVOL
TDS hit 6.828x RVOL at 2:18 PM ET
at $33.29
Alert· 5d ago +1.2% vs EMA
$TDS near 200 EMA: +1.19% from 200 EMA at 1:28 PM ET
at $33.28
Alert· 5d ago 16.2× RVOL
TDS hit 16.230x RVOL at 1:28 PM ET
at $33.28
Alert· 5d ago +1.0% vs EMA
$TDS near 200 EMA: +1.00% from 200 EMA at 11:42 AM ET
at $33.06
Alert· 5d ago 5.7× RVOL
TDS hit 5.662x RVOL at 11:42 AM ET
at $33.06
Alert· 5d ago 3.3× RVOL
TDS hit 3.330x RVOL at 11:08 AM ET
at $33.03
Alert· 8d ago 2.7× RVOL
TDS hit 2.678x RVOL at 3:41 PM ET
at $32.78
Alert· 8d ago +1.47%
$TDS moved +1.47% in 1 min (Level 1) at 3:00 PM ET
at $32.44
Alert· 8d ago 2.7× RVOL
TDS hit 2.661x RVOL at 3:00 PM ET
at $32.44
Alert· 8d ago -2.3% vs EMA
$TDS near 200 EMA: -2.28% from 200 EMA at 2:21 PM ET
at $31.77
Alert· 8d ago 13.6× RVOL
TDS hit 13.626x RVOL at 2:21 PM ET
at $31.77
Alert· 8d ago 3.5× RVOL
TDS hit 3.514x RVOL at 2:13 PM ET
at $31.93
Alert· 8d ago 3.9× RVOL
TDS hit 3.902x RVOL at 1:41 PM ET
at $31.85
Alert· 8d ago 5.4× RVOL
TDS hit 5.385x RVOL at 1:15 PM ET
at $31.87
News· Benzinga· 75d ago Neutral
Array completes sale of select spectrum assets to Verizon for $1.0 billion
News· The Motley Fool· 82d ago Bearish
Diameter Capital Sells All Telephone and Data System Shares
News· Benzinga· 86d ago Bullish
TDS announces second quarter 2026 dividends
News· The Motley Fool· 150d ago Neutral
This Telecom Stock Is Up 19% This Past Year, so Why Did One Fund Just Exit?
News· Benzinga· 176d ago Bullish
TDS announces first quarter 2026 dividends
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 368d ago Bearish
Johnson Fistel, PLLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems, Fluence Energy, The Bancorp, and Zynex on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders
News· The Motley Fool· 369d ago Bullish
US Cellular Closes $4.3 Billion Sale
News· GlobeNewswire Inc.· 374d ago Bearish
Johnson Fistel, PLLP Investigates Telephone and Data Systems, Fluence Energy, The Bancorp, and Zynex on Behalf of Long-Term Shareholders

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TDS stock FAQ

Why is $TDS moving today?

Here is the latest on TDS from our scanner (live price and day move above). We have not detected an unusual-volume catalyst for TDS today, so it is trading in line with its recent range. The moment our scanner flags unusual activity, the reason will appear here.

What is the TDS stock price today?

TDS last traded at $35.21, up 0.49% on the day. The price and chart above update live during market hours (4 AM to 8 PM ET).

Does TDS pay a dividend?

Yes. TDS currently has a dividend yield of about 0.45% ($0.16 per share per year). Dividend figures can change; this is not investment advice.

Where can I see live TDS alerts?

The TDS Live Alerts panel on this page streams real-time unusual volume (RVOL), momentum, halt and 200-EMA alerts from our scanner the moment they fire. Our scanner has flagged TDS 36 times in the last 30 days.

What exchange is TDS on?

TDS (Telephone and Data Systems Inc.) trades on XNYS, with a market cap of about $4.05B in the TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIOTELEPHONE) sector.

Is TDS good for day trading?

That depends on your strategy and risk. Day traders look for volume, volatility and a clear trend. Use the live chart, RVOL alerts and 200-EMA context on this page to judge TDS for yourself. This is not investment advice.

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