Gross Profit for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS)
According to Telephone and Data Systems's latest reported financial statements, the company's current gross profit (TTM) is $1.47B USD. Gross profit equals revenue minus the cost of goods sold (COGS) — what remains from sales after the direct cost of producing the product or service. It does not yet subtract operating expenses, interest, or taxes (see operating income and net income for those steps). Higher gross profit (and gross margin) generally signals pricing power and production efficiency.
Headline TTM above sums the four reported quarters through (reported ). Chart and table below cover the full reported history back to .
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TTM (last 4 quarters)
$1.47B
YoY change
-102.2%
5Y CAGR
N/A
Peak year (2008)
$3.24B
Cumulative gross profit
$67.00B
Gross Profit history chart for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) from 1985 to 2025
Gross Profit history table for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) from 1985 to 2025
| Fiscal year | Period ended | Reported | Gross Profit | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -$62.00M | -102.2% | ||
| 2024 | $2.83B | +0.1% | ||
| 2023 | $2.83B | -0.8% | ||
| 2022 | $2.85B | -0.3% | ||
| 2021 | $2.86B | -0.5% | ||
| 2020 | $2.87B | +1.1% | ||
| 2019 | $2.84B | +2.4% | ||
| 2018 | $2.77B | +3.3% | ||
| 2017 | $2.69B | +0.4% | ||
| 2016 | $2.67B | -3.1% | ||
| 2015 | $2.76B | +10.5% | ||
| 2014 | $2.50B | -6.7% | ||
| 2013 | $2.68B | -12.9% | ||
| 2012 | $3.07B | -2.1% | ||
| 2011 | $3.14B | +2.1% | ||
| 2010 | $3.08B | -2.6% | ||
| 2009 | $3.16B | -2.5% | ||
| 2008 | $3.24B | +3.4% | ||
| 2007 | $3.13B | +11.0% | ||
| 2006 | $2.82B | +11.2% | ||
| 2005 | $2.54B | +5.1% | ||
| 2004 | $2.42B | +6.8% | ||
| 2003 | $2.26B | +485.6% | ||
| 2002 | $386.36M | -11.4% | ||
| 2001 | $436.15M | -46.8% | ||
| 2000 | $819.21M | +15.3% | ||
| 1999 | $710.80M | +82.9% | ||
| 1998 | $388.60M | +30.4% | ||
| 1997 | $297.90M | -22.8% | ||
| 1996 | $385.70M | +15.8% | ||
| 1995 | $333.10M | +23.1% | ||
| 1994 | $270.60M | +37.2% | ||
| 1993 | $197.20M | +28.9% | ||
| 1992 | $153.00M | +30.4% | ||
| 1991 | $117.30M | +6.6% | ||
| 1990 | $110.00M | +35.1% | ||
| 1989 | $81.40M | +9.9% | ||
| 1988 | $74.10M | -39.2% | ||
| 1987 | $121.90M | +16.7% | ||
| 1986 | $104.50M | +22.8% | ||
| 1985 | $85.10M | — |
Gross Profit values are taken from Telephone and Data Systems's reported income statements (10-Q quarterly and 10-K annual filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission). Each row shows the period end date and the date the filing was reported; YoY compares each figure to the same period one year earlier. Amounts are in USD as filed.
Analysis
As of the 2025 fiscal year, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) reported gross profit of -$62.00M – plunged 102.2% year-over-year.
Telephone and Data Systems gross profit plunged from $3.24B in 2008 to -$62.00M in 2025, a 101.9% drawdown.
Across the available history, gross profit reached its high of $3.24B in 2008 and its low of -$62.00M in 2025.
Within Communication Services, Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) ranks 9th among 8 peers we track. The peer median for gross profit is $68.69B.
Telephone and Data Systems Gross Profit by Year
Telephone and Data Systems Gross Profit 2025: -$62.00M
Telephone and Data Systems gross profit in 2025 was -$62.00M, plunged 102.2% below 2024. This figure represents the lowest annual value in the available history.
Telephone and Data Systems Gross Profit 2024: $2.83B
Telephone and Data Systems gross profit in 2024 was $2.83B, edged up 0.1% from 2023.
Telephone and Data Systems Gross Profit 2023: $2.83B
Telephone and Data Systems gross profit in 2023 was $2.83B, edged down 0.8% below 2022.
Telephone and Data Systems Gross Profit 2022: $2.85B
Telephone and Data Systems gross profit in 2022 was $2.85B, edged down 0.3% below 2021.
Telephone and Data Systems Gross Profit 2021: $2.86B
Telephone and Data Systems gross profit in 2021 was $2.86B.
See more financial history for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS).
Sector peers — Gross Profit
Companies in the same sector as Telephone and Data Systems, ranked by their latest gross profit.
| Company | Gross Profit | Sector |
|---|---|---|
| Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) | $240.43B | Communication Services |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. (META) | $164.79B | Communication Services |
| AT&T Inc. (T) | $100.22B | Communication Services |
| Comcast Corporation (CMCSA) | $74.31B | Communication Services |
| Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) | $63.08B | Communication Services |
| T-Mobile US, Inc. (TMUS) | $42.07B | Communication Services |
| The Walt Disney Company (DIS) | $35.66B | Communication Services |
| Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) | $21.91B | Communication Services |
Frequently asked questions
What is Telephone and Data Systems's gross profit?
- Latest reported gross profit for Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) is $1.47B (period ending December 31, 2025).
How has Telephone and Data Systems gross profit changed year-over-year?
- Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) gross profit changed -102.2% year-over-year on the latest annual filing.
When did Telephone and Data Systems gross profit hit its highest annual value?
- Telephone and Data Systems gross profit reached its highest annual value of $3.24B in 2008.
What was Telephone and Data Systems gross profit in 2024?
- Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) gross profit in 2024 was $2.83B.
What was Telephone and Data Systems gross profit in 2025?
- Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) gross profit in 2025 was -$62.00M.
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