Mario Gabelli's TDS Position Overview
Mario Gabelli (via Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al) currently holds 1.6 M shares of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) worth $65.72 M, representing 0.63% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2013-Q2, this long-term strategic position has been held for 51 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Mario Gabelli has maintained a long-term strategic position in TDS, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2023, adding 255,598 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q3 2015, reducing 497,246 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Mario Gabelli's Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Telephone and Data Systems (TDS) Trades by Mario Gabelli
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 2025 | -47,944 | Reduce 2.90% | 1.6 M | $41.00 |
| Q3 2025 | -221,134 | Reduce 11.81% | 1.65 M | $39.24 |
| Q2 2025 | -3,120 | Reduce 0.17% | 1.87 M | $35.58 |
| Q1 2025 | -39,920 | Reduce 2.08% | 1.88 M | $38.74 |
| Q4 2024 | -27,438 | Reduce 1.41% | 1.92 M | $34.11 |
| Q3 2024 | -51,073 | Reduce 2.56% | 1.94 M | $23.25 |
| Q2 2024 | -98,387 | Reduce 4.70% | 1.99 M | $20.73 |
| Q1 2024 | +88,994 | Add 4.44% | 2.09 M | $16.02 |
| Q4 2023 | -120,866 | Reduce 5.69% | 2 M | $18.35 |
| Q3 2023 | +21,483 | Add 1.02% | 2.12 M | $18.31 |
| Q2 2023 | +246,621 | Add 13.29% | 2.1 M | $8.23 |
| Q1 2023 | +255,598 | Add 15.97% | 1.86 M | $10.51 |
| Q4 2022 | -86,267 | Reduce 5.12% | 1.6 M | $10.49 |
| Q3 2022 | -30,732 | Reduce 1.79% | 1.69 M | $13.90 |
| Q2 2022 | -15,312 | Reduce 0.88% | 1.72 M | $15.79 |
| Q1 2022 | -15,968 | Reduce 0.91% | 1.73 M | $18.88 |
| Q4 2021 | +66,505 | Add 3.95% | 1.75 M | $20.15 |
| Q3 2021 | -16,255 | Reduce 0.96% | 1.68 M | $19.50 |
| Q2 2021 | -19,312 | Reduce 1.12% | 1.7 M | $22.66 |
| Q1 2021 | -41,413 | Reduce 2.35% | 1.72 M | $22.96 |
| Q4 2020 | +3,908 | Add 0.22% | 1.76 M | $18.57 |
| Q3 2020 | -68,809 | Reduce 3.77% | 1.76 M | $18.44 |
| Q2 2020 | -183,905 | Reduce 9.16% | 1.82 M | $19.88 |
| Q1 2020 | -46,889 | Reduce 2.28% | 2.01 M | $16.76 |
| Q4 2019 | -74,784 | Reduce 3.51% | 2.05 M | $25.43 |
| Q3 2019 | -248,586 | Reduce 10.45% | 2.13 M | $25.80 |
| Q2 2019 | -81,781 | Reduce 3.32% | 2.38 M | $30.40 |
| Q1 2019 | -99,256 | Reduce 3.88% | 2.46 M | $30.73 |
| Q4 2018 | -84,883 | Reduce 3.21% | 2.56 M | $32.54 |
| Q3 2018 | -132,950 | Reduce 4.79% | 2.64 M | $30.43 |
| Q2 2018 | -63,161 | Reduce 2.22% | 2.78 M | $27.42 |
| Q1 2018 | -151,394 | Reduce 5.06% | 2.84 M | $28.03 |
| Q4 2017 | -191,504 | Reduce 6.02% | 2.99 M | $27.80 |
| Q3 2017 | -43,249 | Reduce 1.34% | 3.18 M | $27.89 |
| Q2 2017 | -97,839 | Reduce 2.94% | 3.23 M | $27.75 |
| Q1 2017 | -148,989 | Reduce 4.29% | 3.32 M | $26.51 |
| Q4 2016 | -47,289 | Reduce 1.34% | 3.47 M | $28.87 |
| Q3 2016 | -53,545 | Reduce 1.50% | 3.52 M | $27.18 |
| Q2 2016 | -110,706 | Reduce 3.00% | 3.57 M | $29.66 |
| Q1 2016 | -133,641 | Reduce 3.50% | 3.68 M | $30.09 |
| Q4 2015 | -117,818 | Reduce 2.99% | 3.82 M | $25.89 |
| Q3 2015 | -497,246 | Reduce 11.22% | 3.94 M | $24.96 |
| Q2 2015 | -155,749 | Reduce 3.39% | 4.43 M | $29.40 |
| Q1 2015 | -77,995 | Reduce 1.67% | 4.59 M | $24.90 |
| Q4 2014 | -225,165 | Reduce 4.60% | 4.67 M | $25.25 |
| Q3 2014 | +179,059 | Add 3.80% | 4.89 M | $23.96 |
| Q2 2014 | -45,033 | Reduce 0.95% | 4.71 M | $26.11 |
| Q1 2014 | -41,919 | Reduce 0.87% | 4.76 M | $26.21 |
| Q4 2013 | -195,535 | Reduce 3.91% | 4.8 M | $25.78 |
| Q3 2013 | -123,285 | Reduce 2.41% | 5 M | $29.55 |
| Q2 2013 | +5.12 M | Add 0.00% | 5.12 M | $24.65 |
Mario Gabelli's Telephone and Data Systems Investment FAQs
Mario Gabelli first purchased Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) in Q2 2013, acquiring 5,118,904 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Mario Gabelli has held Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) for 51 quarters since Q2 2013.
Mario Gabelli's largest addition to Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) was in Q2 2013, adding 5,118,904 shares worth $126.18 M.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q4 2025, Mario Gabelli's firm, Gamco Investors, Inc. Et Al, owns 1,603,026 shares of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS), valued at approximately $65.72 M.
As of the Q4 2025 filing, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) represents approximately 0.63% of Mario Gabelli's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
Mario Gabelli's peak holding in Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. (TDS) was 5,118,904 shares, as reported at the end of Q2 2013.