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Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Cash Flow Waterfall

Trace Telephone and Data Systems's cash from operations down to free cash flow, then see where FCF goes — capex, buybacks, dividends, and debt repayment.

Operating CF

$473.35M

Capex

−$416.75M

Free Cash Flow

$56.60M

FCF Margin

+12.0%

Cash flow waterfall for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) — TTM through Q1 2026

Free cash flow: $56.60M

Note: Other Investing is large — driven mainly by purchases or sales of investments.

Cash flow breakdown for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) — TTM through Q1 2026

  • Operating Cash Flow$473.35M
  • Capital Expenditure−$416.75M
  • Free Cash Flow$56.60M
  • Acquisitions$1.04B
  • Other Investing$2.51B
  • Share Buybacks−$156.49M
  • Dividends Paid−$87.53M
  • Net Debt Change−$1.79B
  • Other Financing & FX−$581.70M
  • Net Cash Increase$995.60M
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