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Dec 31, 2021

TDS Q4 2021 Earnings Report

TDS reported mixed results for Q4 2021, with revenues slightly decreasing but strategic priorities progressing.

Key Takeaways

TDS reported total operating revenues of $1,372 million for the fourth quarter of 2021, a slight decrease compared to $1,376 million for the same period one year ago. Net income attributable to TDS common shareholders remained flat at $14 million, with diluted earnings per share decreasing slightly from $0.12 to $0.11. The company is executing its strategic priorities, with UScellular focusing on growth areas and TDS Telecom expanding its broadband business.

UScellular maintained cost discipline and saw growth in Business and Government, Prepaid, Fixed Wireless, and its tower portfolio.

TDS Telecom surpassed $1 billion in revenue and exceeded a half million total broadband connections for the year.

TDS Telecom launched 2Gig broadband speeds in select markets and aims to triple fiber service addresses by 2026.

UScellular made progress on its network modernization program and accumulated mid-band spectrum for 5G growth.

Total Revenue
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.38B
-0.3%
EPS
$0.11
Previous year: $0.12
-8.3%
Wireline Broadband Connections
490.3K
Previous year: 262.9K
+86.5%
Wireline Residential Revenue
$162M
Previous year: $90M
+80.0%
Wireline Commercial Revenue
$45M
Previous year: $37M
+21.6%
Gross Profit
$1.37B
Previous year: $1.38B
-0.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$367M
Previous year: $1.43B
-74.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$165M
Previous year: -$58M
+184.5%
Total Assets
$13.5B
Previous year: $12.5B
+7.7%

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Forward Guidance

TDS provided estimated results for the full year 2022 for UScellular and TDS Telecom.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income