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Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

Stage 1 · Basing · week 4

As of Oct 22, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems is in Stage 1, the basing phase, now in week 4 (since Sep 29, 2026). It closed at $34.78, 26.7% below its 52-week high and below its 200-day average, which is falling.

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. More about the company

$34.78
+4.85% today
$4.0B · Mid cap
Market Neutral — Building

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Our read

Basing, not in an uptrend yet

Setup score

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Momentum

Steady

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Stage Cycle Timeline2023-08-16 → 2026-10-22
S2 26w
S2 46w
S2 18w
S2 20w
2023-08-162026-10-22
S1S2S3S4Setup score (0–10, dashed line at 5)
S1 1w → S2 26w → S3 8w → S4 5w → S1 4w → S2 46w → S3 11w → S2 18w → S3 5w → S2 20w → S3 7w → S4 13w → S1 3w current
Total tracked: 166 weeks across 13 stage runs.

TDS among Telecom Services29th of 53 by relative strength

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Stocks in Telecom Services ranked by relative strength, with stage and one-month change
#StockStageRS1M
1ATEXStage 3 · wk 598−12.9%
2IRDMStage 3 · wk 597−9.3%
3TIGOStage 3 · wk 393−12.3%
4ATNIStage 2 · wk 1093−8.9%
5GSATStage 2 · wk 793−0.1%
6TEOStage 3 · wk 392−9.4%
7IDTStage 2 · wk 1991+23.4%
8VEONStage 2 · wk 1988+12.7%
…29TDSStage 1 · wk 447−4.5%
vs 52W High
-26.7%
$32.95 lo$47.45 hi
26.7% below 52W high, far from high
Stock is basing below old highs. A volume-backed breakout to new highs would be the Stage 2 signal to watch.
Stage Maturity
Week 4
1w13w26w
Week 4, early base
How long this stock has been basing. Longer bases can produce stronger breakouts, but the breakout itself is the signal.
vs 200 DMA
-12.5%
200 DMA: $39.74 · sloping down
Stock is testing its 200 DMA as part of the base. Reclaiming and holding above it is a key Stage 2 prerequisite.
Rel Volume
1.27x
vs 50-day avg
Volume in Stage 1 basing is typically quiet. A surge in volume on an upside breakout is the signal to watch.
Trend Health
↓
Short-term trend rolling over
Two reads of momentum. The arrow shows the direction of the short-term trend: rising (↑ or ↗), flat (→) or rolling over (↓). The ⇈ mark appears when our trend model reads the move as gaining speed on top of the longer trend. Strongest when both agree.
1M
-4.5%
3M
+1.3%
6M
-23.2%
YTD
-15.0%
1Y
-8.7%
Scan Membership
Breakout Watch
Latest: 2024-06-10
5 appearances in last 60 days. First seen: 2018-10-16.
A stock that keeps qualifying week after week does so because its Stage 2 structure keeps holding. Staying power in the scan says more about the trend than any single appearance.
Recent Stage Timeline
2026-10-22S1
Wk 4 · Vol 1.27x
2026-10-21S1
Wk 4 · Vol 1.49x
2026-10-20S1
Wk 4 · Vol 1.11x
2026-10-19S1
Wk 3 · Vol 1.00x
2026-10-16S1
Wk 3 · Vol 1.05x
2026-10-15S1
Wk 3 · Vol 1.17x
2026-10-14S1
Wk 3 · Vol 2.06x
2026-10-13S1
Wk 3 · Vol 1.27x
2026-10-12S1
Wk 2 · Vol 1.28x
2026-10-09S1
Wk 2 · Vol 1.93x
2026-10-08S1
Wk 2 · Vol 1.85x
2026-10-07S1
Wk 2 · Vol 1.20x
Moving averages & range
50 DMA
$35.15
200 DMA
$39.74
52W High
$47.45
52W Low
$32.95
5D Low
$33.17
Resistance levels (recent highs)
20d High
$35.85
60d High
$37.89
120d High
$46.37
250d High
$47.45
Next resistance
+3.1%
to 20d High
P/E (TTM)
8.7
Forward 4278.0
ROE
+11.8%
Profit margin +33.2%
Dividend Yield
0.48%
P/B 1.0

Telephone and Data Systems: quick answers

What stage is Telephone and Data Systems in?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) is in Stage 1, the basing phase. It entered Stage 1 on Sep 29, 2026 and is in week 4. What the four stages mean

Is Telephone and Data Systems in an uptrend?

Not yet. Telephone and Data Systems is in Stage 1, a base that can come before an uptrend. It trades 12.5% below its 200-day average, which is falling.

How far is Telephone and Data Systems from its 52-week high?

Telephone and Data Systems closed at $34.78 on Oct 22, 2026, 26.7% below its 52-week high of $47.45. Its 52-week low is $32.95.

How has Telephone and Data Systems performed over the past year?

As of Oct 22, 2026, Telephone and Data Systems is down 8.7% over the past year and down 15.0% so far in 2026.

Which sector and industry is Telephone and Data Systems in?

Telephone and Data Systems is in the Telecom Services industry, part of the Communication Services sector.

About this companyCommunication Services· Telecom Services

Telephone and Data Systems, Inc., a telecommunications company, provides communications services to residential, commercial, and wholesale customers in the United States. It operates through two segments: TDS Telecom and Array. The company offers internet connections and all-home Wi-Fi services, fiber internet, security, and support services; advanced home TV entertainment combined with a digital video recording (DVR) services; TDS TV+, an integrated cloud TV platform that combines linear and on-demand programming, mobile device interfaces, personalized recommendations, and network-based DVR; digital television; local and long-distance telephone service, voice over internet protocol, and enhanced services; wireless services to customers; broadband, IP-based services, and hosted voice and video collaboration services to small- and medium-sized businesses; carrying data and voice traffic services; wholesale services; and communication services in underserved areas. The company is also leases tower spaces to tenants; provides ancillary services. The company sells and distributes its products through third-party direct sales, retail stores, sales agents, and an online platform to sell services and products. Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. was incorporated in 1968 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

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