Telephone and Data: A Study in Contrasts Amid Fiber Expansion

Telephone and Data presents a compelling investment paradox. The company finds itself navigating a landscape where bullish analyst upgrades coexist with persistent financial losses. The central question for investors is whether the company’s aggressive fiber optic infrastructure expansion can ultimately transform its financial trajectory.

The analyst community remains cautiously divided on the telecommunications firm’s prospects. While Zacks Research has marginally improved its first-quarter 2026 forecast?narrowing the expected per-share loss from $0.05 to $0.04?the firm maintains its “Hold” recommendation. Market consensus continues to project an annual loss of $0.31 per share for 2026.

Contrasting this cautious stance, several prominent institutions have recently increased their price targets. Raymond James raised its target from $49 to $50 while maintaining an “Outperform” rating. JPMorgan Chase followed... Read more...