Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.62x as of June 2025. Free cash flow of $262.00 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($421.00 Million). Read TDS liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Telephone and Data Systems Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2024)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Telephone and Data Systems Inc across 36 annual periods. Explore Telephone and Data Systems Inc capital reinvestment ratio to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Telephone and Data Systems Inc (1989–2024)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Telephone and Data Systems Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Telephone and Data Systems Inc (TDS) market capitalisation.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.21x | $241.00 Million | $1.15 Billion | $904.00 Million | ▲ +220.8% |
| 2023 | -0.17x | $-199.00 Million | $1.14 Billion | $1.34 Billion | ▲ +67.5% |
| 2022 | -0.54x | $-620.00 Million | $1.16 Billion | $1.77 Billion | ▼ -1133.5% |
| 2021 | -0.04x | $-48.00 Million | $1.10 Billion | $1.15 Billion | ▼ -140.7% |
| 2020 | 0.11x | $164.00 Million | $1.53 Billion | $1.37 Billion | ▲ +84.3% |
| 2019 | 0.06x | $59.00 Million | $1.02 Billion | $957.00 Million | ▼ -75.5% |
| 2018 | 0.24x | $241.00 Million | $1.02 Billion | $776.00 Million | ▲ +102.1% |
| 2017 | 0.12x | $91.00 Million | $776.00 Million | $685.00 Million | ▼ -37.2% |
| 2016 | 0.19x | $146.00 Million | $782.00 Million | $636.00 Million | ▲ +1448.4% |
| 2015 | -0.01x | $-10.93 Million | $789.69 Million | $800.63 Million | ▲ +98.6% |
| 2014 | -1.03x | $-404.68 Million | $394.81 Million | $799.50 Million | ▼ -30.3% |
| 2013 | -0.79x | $-389.19 Million | $494.61 Million | $883.80 Million | ▼ -893.0% |
| 2012 | 0.10x | $109.66 Million | $1.11 Billion | $995.52 Million | ▼ -56.1% |
| 2011 | 0.23x | $283.95 Million | $1.26 Billion | $971.76 Million | ▼ -30.9% |
| 2010 | 0.33x | $366.91 Million | $1.12 Billion | $755.03 Million | ▼ -10.3% |
| 2009 | 0.36x | $402.15 Million | $1.10 Billion | $700.44 Million | ▲ +212.5% |
| 2008 | -0.32x | $-275.22 Million | $848.89 Million | $1.12 Billion | ▼ -226.4% |
| 2007 | 0.26x | $241.47 Million | $941.03 Million | $699.57 Million | ▲ +38.2% |
| 2006 | 0.19x | $164.70 Million | $887.16 Million | $722.46 Million | ▲ +2.3% |
| 2005 | 0.18x | $159.67 Million | $880.22 Million | $720.56 Million | ▲ +366.5% |
| 2004 | -0.07x | $-50.86 Million | $747.39 Million | $798.25 Million | ▼ -143.7% |
| 2003 | 0.16x | $143.45 Million | $920.41 Million | $776.97 Million | ▲ +217.3% |
| 2002 | -0.13x | $-105.41 Million | $793.64 Million | $899.05 Million | ▲ +53.0% |
| 2001 | -0.28x | $-154.34 Million | $545.80 Million | $700.15 Million | ▼ -172.3% |
| 2000 | 0.39x | $292.84 Million | $748.86 Million | $456.02 Million | ▲ +26.6% |
| 1999 | 0.31x | $192.70 Million | $623.70 Million | $431.00 Million | ▲ +134.4% |
| 1998 | -0.90x | $-319.90 Million | $356.20 Million | $676.10 Million | ▲ +73.8% |
| 1997 | -3.43x | $-708.80 Million | $206.50 Million | $915.30 Million | ▼ -296.8% |
| 1996 | -0.87x | $-255.20 Million | $295.00 Million | $550.20 Million | ▼ -46.9% |
| 1995 | -0.59x | $-124.60 Million | $211.60 Million | $336.20 Million | ▼ -36.8% |
| 1994 | -0.43x | $-96.70 Million | $224.70 Million | $321.40 Million | ▼ -79.1% |
| 1993 | -0.24x | $-38.50 Million | $160.20 Million | $198.70 Million | ▲ +16.5% |
| 1992 | -0.29x | $-33.20 Million | $115.40 Million | $148.60 Million | ▲ +69.8% |
| 1991 | -0.95x | $-74.00 Million | $77.80 Million | $151.80 Million | ▼ -99.7% |
| 1990 | -0.48x | $-44.10 Million | $92.60 Million | $136.70 Million | ▲ +60.5% |
| 1989 | -1.21x | $-75.80 Million | $62.90 Million | $138.70 Million | — |