Should you buy TDS-PV stock?
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Based on market data through , StockInvest.us rates Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. (TDS-PV) as a Sell Candidate with a technical score of -1.07 on its -10 to +10 scale. This is a downgrade from Hold in the previous daily evaluation.
- Sell signal since
- Price since signal Flat 0.00%
- 3-month trend forecast Down 6.16%
- 30.89% TTM dividend yield
- Lower volatility than the market (beta 0.31)
- Strong operating margin of 24.6%
Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. stock downgraded from Hold/Accumulate to Sell Candidate after Monday trading session
(Market data through Aug 10, 2026)
The Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. stock price fell by -0.315% on the last day (Monday, 10th Aug 2026) from $19.06 to $19.00. During the last trading day the stock fluctuated 0.789% from a day low at $19.00 to a day high of $19.15. The price has risen in 6 of the last 10 days and is up by 1.6% over the past 2 weeks. Volume has increased on the last day by 37 thousand shares but on falling prices. This may be an early warning and the risk will be increased slightly over the next couple of days. In total, 46 thousand shares were bought and sold for approximately $880.33 thousand.
The stock lies in the middle of a falling trend in the short term and further fall within the trend is signaled. Given the current short-term trend, the stock is expected to fall -6.16% during the next 3 months and, with a 90% probability hold a price between $16.87 and $18.07 at the end of this 3-month period. Do note, that if the stock price manages to stay at current levels or higher, our prediction target will start to change positively over the next few days as the conditions for the current predictions will be broken.
TDS-PV Signals & Forecast
The Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. stock holds a sell signal from the short-term Moving Average; at the same time, however, there is a buy signal from the long-term average. Since the short-term average is above the long-term average there is a general buy signal in the stock giving a positive forecast for the stock. On further gains, the stock will meet resistance from the short-term Moving Average at approximately $19.13. On a fall, the stock will find some support from the long-term average at approximately $18.86. A break-up through the short-term average will send a buy signal, whereas a breakdown through the long-term average will send a sell signal. A buy signal was issued from a pivot bottom point on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and so far it has risen 2.43%. Further rise is indicated until a new top pivot has been found. Furthermore, there is a buy signal from the 3 month Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD). Some negative signals were issued as well, and these may have some influence on the near short-term development. Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. gained volume on the last day, but on falling prices. In technical terms, this is called divergence and may be an early warning. In some cases, increasing volume on falling prices may be considered positive, but that is mainly in typical "sell-offs". The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in the short-term chart.
Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Golden Star
The stock had a Golden Star Signal on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in the short-term chart.Golden Star Signal is when the short-term moving average, the long-term moving average, and price line meet in a special combination. This combination is very rare and often followed by long and strong gains for the stock in question.
Support, Risk & Stop-loss for Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. stock
Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. finds support from accumulated volume at $18.81 and this level may hold a buying opportunity as an upwards reaction can be expected when the support is being tested.
In general the stock tends to have very controlled movements and with good liquidity the risk is considered very low in this stock. During the last day, the stock moved $0.150 between high and low, or 0.789%. For the last week the stock has had daily average volatility of 1.05%.
Our recommended stop-loss: We hold a negative evaluation for this stock. No stop-loss is set.
Trading Expectations (TDS-PV) For The Upcoming Trading Day Of Tuesday 11th
For the upcoming trading day on Tuesday, 11th we expect Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. to open at $19.05, and during the day (based on 14 day Average True Range), to move between $18.88 and $19.12, which gives a possible trading interval of +/-$0.249 (+/-1.32%) up or down from last closing price. If Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. takes out the full calculated possible swing range there will be an estimated 1.32% move between the lowest and the highest trading price during the day.
Since the stock is closer to the support from accumulated volume at $18.81 (1.00%) than the resistance at $19.63 (3.32%), our systems sees the trading risk/reward intra-day as attractive and believe profit can be made before the stock reaches first resistance..
Is Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. stock A Buy?
Telephone And Data Systems, Inc. holds several negative signals and we believe that it will still perform weakly in the next couple of days or weeks. We, therefore, hold a negative evaluation of this stock. Due to some small weaknesses in the technical picture we have downgraded our analysis conclusion for this stock since the last evaluation from a Hold to a Sell candidate.
Current score:
-1.073
Sell Candidate
Downgraded
Predicted Fair Opening Price
Predicted fair opening price on August 11, 2026 - $19.05 ( 0.263%).
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TDS-PV Performance
Trading levels for TDS-PV
Fibonacci Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 19.20 | 1.05% |
| R2 | 19.14 | 0.751% |
| R1 | 19.11 | 0.565% |
| Price | 19.00 | |
| S1 | 18.99 | -0.0384% |
| S2 | 18.96 | -0.225% |
| S3 | 18.90 | -0.526% |
Accumulated Volume Support & Resistance Levels
| Level | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| R3 | 20.08 | 5.68% |
| R2 | 19.80 | 4.21% |
| R1 | 19.63 | 3.32% |
| Price | 19.00 | |
| S1 | 18.81 | -1.00% |
| S2 | 18.68 | -1.68% |
| S3 | 18.55 | -2.37% |
TDS-PV Dividend Payout History
| # | Ex-Date | Pay Date | Amount | Yield | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.375 | 1.90% |
| 2 | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.375 | 1.87% |
| 3 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 15, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 | $0.375 | 1.98% |
| 4 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 15, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.375 | 1.97% |
| 5 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 13, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.375 | 2.18% |
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