TDS announces first quarter 2026 dividends

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Telephone and Data Systems (NYSE: TDS) declared first quarter 2026 dividends for common and preferred share classes. Common and Series A common will receive $0.04 per share, payable March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026.

Series UU preferred pays $414.0625 per share (or $0.4140625 per depositary share) and Series VV preferred pays $375.0000 per share (or $0.3750000 per depositary share), both payable March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026. Tickers: TDS (common), TDSPrU (Series UU depositary), TDSPrV (Series VV depositary).

Positive

• Common dividend of $0.04 per share payable March 31, 2026
• Series UU depositary dividend of $0.4140625 per depositary share payable March 31, 2026
• Series VV depositary dividend of $0.3750000 per depositary share payable March 31, 2026

Negative

• Common dividend of $0.04 is low in absolute terms for income investors

CHICAGO, Feb. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The board of directors of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (NYSE: TDS) has declared first quarter 2026 dividends on its Common Shares, Series A Common Shares, Series UU Preferred Shares and Series VV Preferred Shares.

• TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share and Series A Common Share payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026.
• TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $414.0625 per share on the company's 6.625% Series UU Preferred shares; holders of depositary shares will receive $0.4140625 per depositary share payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026.
• TDS is paying a quarterly dividend of $375.0000 per share on the company's 6.000% Series VV Preferred shares; holders of depositary shares will receive $0.3750000 per depositary share payable on March 31, 2026, to holders of record on March 16, 2026.

The tickers for each class are as follows: the TDS Common shares is "TDS", the Series UU depositary shares is "TDSPrU" and the Series VV depositary shares is "TDSPrV".

About TDS
Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides broadband services and wireless infrastructure through its businesses, TDS Telecom and Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.

Visit investors.tdsinc.com for comprehensive financial information, including earnings releases, quarterly and annual filings, shareholder information and more.

For more information about TDS and its subsidiaries, visit:

TDS: www.tdsinc.com
TDS Telecom: www.tdstelecom.com
Array: investors.arrayinc.com

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SOURCE Telephone and Data Systems, Inc.

FAQ

What dividend did TDS announce for common shares for Q1 2026 (NYSE: TDS)?

TDS declared a quarterly dividend of $0.04 per Common Share, payable March 31, 2026. According to the company, the dividend applies to Common and Series A Common shares, with record date March 16, 2026.

How much will TDS pay on its Series UU depositary shares (ticker TDSPrU) for Q1 2026?

TDS will pay $0.4140625 per depositary share for Series UU, payable March 31, 2026. According to the company, the underlying Series UU preferred dividend is $414.0625 per share, with record date March 16, 2026.

What is the Q1 2026 dividend for TDS Series VV depositary shares (ticker TDSPrV)?

TDS will pay $0.3750000 per depositary share for Series VV, payable March 31, 2026. According to the company, the underlying Series VV preferred dividend is $375.0000 per share, with record date March 16, 2026.

When is the record date and payment date for TDS Q1 2026 dividends?

The record date is March 16, 2026 and the payment date is March 31, 2026 for all declared share classes. According to the company, these dates apply to common, Series UU, and Series VV dividends.

Which tickers correspond to TDS common and depositary preferred shares after the Q1 2026 dividend?

TDS common trades under TDS; Series UU depositary shares under TDSPrU; Series VV depositary shares under TDSPrV. According to the company, these tickers identify each declared dividend-paying class.