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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

TDSNYSECommunication Services● Active
$39.23
+$0.07(+0.18%)
Market Cap$4.2B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$49.12
52W Low$32.6
Cash on HandFinancialsRevenue

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) Cash on Hand — Cash & Short-Term Investments

Cash & cash equivalents plus short-term investments from the balance sheet, YoY change, and net cash vs debt context.

TDS · cash on hand · updated Dec 31, 2025

Core cash position

Cash & Short-Term Investments (CCE + ST Investments)
$766.0M▲ +110.4% vs prior year
FY · as of Dec 31, 2025 · Reported in USD
Cash & Cash Equiv. (CCE)
$766.0M
cashAndCashEquivalents
Short-Term Investments
$0
shortTermInvestments
YoY Change vs Prior Year
+110.4%
vs prior fiscal year
Latest Quarter
$1.37B
Q1 2026
Data Scope & Methodology

Cash on Hand = Cash & Cash Equivalents (CCE) + Short-Term Investments, as reported on the balance sheet (10-K/10-Q). Also referred to as cash reserves or cash position. Not free cash flow.

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · Reported in USD

Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · SEC 10-K / 10-Q · USDUpdated: December 31, 2025

Net cash vs debt

Cash & ST Investments$766.0MCash on Hand
Total Debt$1.95BTotal Debt
Net Cash / Net Debt−$1.19BNet Debt Position
Cash vs Debt Ratio
Cash 28%Debt 72%

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. carries a net debt position of $1.19B. Total debt ($1.95B) exceeds cash on hand ($766.0M). Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. cash vs debt ratio: 28% cash / 72% debt.

Net Cash = Cash & ST Investments − Total Debt$766.0M − $1.95B = −$1.19B

Cash on hand history

YoY Increase
YoY Decrease
Latest Year
TDS annual cash on hand history · Cash & Short-Term Investments · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

Annual cash on hand by year

DateCash & ST InvestmentsYoY Change
Dec 31, 2025Latest$766.0M+110.4%
Dec 31, 2024$364.0M+54.2%
Dec 31, 2023$236.0M-34.4%
Dec 31, 2022$360.0M-1.9%
Dec 31, 2021$367.0M-74.4%
TDS cash on hand annual historical data · Cash & Short-Term Investments per balance sheet (10-K/10-Q) · Reported in USD · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement

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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.
Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.YOU
TDS
$766.0M18.4%
Communication Services sector cash reserves · Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement + /profile · Sorted by Cash desccompanies with most cash on hand →

About cash on hand & methodology

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) cash on hand as of December 31, 2025 is $766.0M, comprising $766.0M in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments — reported as Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet (10-K filing). Also referred to as Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. cash reserves or cash position.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. annual cash on hand history shows increased +110.4% in 2025: increased +110.4% in 2025. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. cash reserves in 2025 reflect the company's capital allocation strategy.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. carries total debt of $1.95B against cash of $766.0M, resulting in a net debt position of -$1.19B. For the full balance sheet, see the Financials → Balance Sheet tab.

Figures tie to SEC 10-K/10-Q balance sheet disclosures and FMP /balance-sheet-statement where noted.
Financial statementsFree cash flowNet incomeRevenueMarket capP/E ratioEarningsPrice history

Frequently asked questions

TDS cash on hand · 5 questions

As of December 31, 2025, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) has $765,952,000 in cash on hand — defined as cash and short-term investments on the balance sheet. This includes $765,952,000 in cash and cash equivalents (CCE) plus $0 in short-term investments. Latest quarter (March 31, 2026): $1.37B. Data sourced from the annual 10-K filing via FMP.

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▸ Source: FMP /balance-sheet-statement · US GAAP · Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. · Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Last updated: December 31, 2025