Telephone And Data Systems Posts Q3 Loss - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - Telephone and Data Systems Inc. (TDS) reported a third-quarter net loss attributable to shareholders of $9.5 million or $0.09 per share, compared to profit of $29.1 million or $0.26 per share, last year.

On average, five analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report a loss per share of $0.13 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items. Operating revenues decreased to $1.18 billion, from $1.37 billion one year ago. Analysts expected revenue of $1.19 billion for the quarter.

The company now expects its 2013 adjusted operating revenue in the range of $4.55 billion-$4.64 billion; compared to prior guidance of $4.55 billion-$4.69 billion. Analysts expect the company to report 2013 revenue of $4.92 billion.