Dividend Grades
vs Communication Services sector| Metric | TDS | Sector Median |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% | 3.00% |
| Dividend Growth (5Y) | -25.13% | 3.64% |
| Payout Ratio | 29.1% | 34.7% |
| Consecutive Years Paid | 42 | 12 |
| 1Y Total Return | +33.7% | 11.7% |
Grades compare this stock to Communication Services sector peers using percentile ranks. A+ = top 10%, F = bottom 10%. See methodology →
1-Year Growth
33.33%
3-Year Growth
-39.43%
5-Year Growth
-25.13%
10-Year Growth
-11.84%
Key Dividend Dates
Next Ex-Date
N/A
Next Payment
N/A
Last Ex-Date
Mar 16, 2026
Last Payment
Mar 31, 2026
Dividend History
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 16, 2026 | $0.0400 | 0.00% |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.0400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 15, 2025 | $0.0400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 16, 2025 | $0.0400 | 0.00% |
| Mar 17, 2025 | $0.0400 | 0.00% |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.0400 | 0.00% |
| Sep 16, 2024 | $0.0400 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2024 | $0.0400 | -78.95% |
| Mar 14, 2024 | $0.1900 | +2.70% |
| Dec 14, 2023 | $0.1850 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2023 | $0.1850 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2023 | $0.1850 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2023 | $0.1850 | +2.78% |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2022 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $0.1800 | 0.00% |
| Mar 14, 2022 | $0.1800 | +2.86% |
| Dec 14, 2021 | $0.1750 | 0.00% |
| Sep 14, 2021 | $0.1750 | 0.00% |
| Jun 14, 2021 | $0.1750 | 0.00% |
Payout Ratio (Earnings)
29.1%
SafeFCF Payout Ratio
9.7%
SafeFinancial Snapshot
| Period | EPS | FCF |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 2025 | $-0.09 | $55.00M |
| Q2 2025 | $-0.04 | $262.00M |
| Q3 2025 | $0.35 | -$10.75M |
| Q4 2025 | $0.34 | -$113.07M |
Analyst Ratings (Last 90 Days)
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About this data
Dividend data sourced from Financial Modeling Prep. Prices updated daily after market close.
Payout ratio — trailing 12-month dividends paid / trailing 12-month net income.
Consecutive years — calendar years with a higher total annual dividend than the prior year.
Growth rates — annualized, comparing the most recent full year total to the total N years prior.
For informational purposes only. Not investment advice.
Data as of May 6, 2026. Source: Financial Modeling Prep. Prices and yields updated daily after market close.