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Uniti Group vs Telephone & Data Systems: UNIT and TDS compared
Uniti Group is the larger company: $910M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $307M for Telephone & Data Systems (Q3 2026). Uniti Group is growing faster (+202% against -0.6% a year earlier). Uniti Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.5% against -9.8%.
Where the money goes: UNIT and TDS
Uniti Group (UNIT) · Q2 2026
Uniti Group, Q2 2026: revenue $910M (+202% year over year), operating margin 3.5%, net loss $156M, operating cash flow $78.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) · Q3 2026
Telephone & Data Systems, Q3 2026: revenue $307M (-0.6% year over year), operating margin -9.8%, net earnings $58.7M, operating cash flow −$108M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Uniti Group (UNIT) | Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $910M | $307M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +202% | -0.6% |
| Operating margin | 3.5% | -9.8% |
| Net earnings | −$156M | $58.7M |
| Net margin | -17.1% | 19.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $78.5M | −$108M |
| Market value | $1.3B | $3.9B |
| P/E | 1.2× | 5.9× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $10.78 | $47.50 |
Where the revenue comes from
Uniti Group
- Total revenues and sales accounted for under ASC 606: $774M (85%)
- Fiber subscriber: $135M (15%)
- Switched access: $3.0M (0%)
Telephone & Data Systems
- Service: $249M (81%)
- Site rental: $52.5M (17%)
- Equipment and product sales: $5.7M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Uniti Group or Telephone & Data Systems?
Uniti Group is the larger company: $910M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 2026) against $307M for Telephone & Data Systems (Q3 2026).
Is Uniti Group or Telephone & Data Systems growing faster?
Uniti Group is growing faster (+202% against -0.6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Uniti Group or Telephone & Data Systems?
Uniti Group is more profitable, with an operating margin of 3.5% against -9.8%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Jul 30, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.