Solid Demand and Revenue Growth
Uniti reported a solid quarter with a 3% growth in core recurring strategic fiber revenue, driven by Enterprise, Wholesale, and Dark Fiber revenue growth of 10%, 14%, and 18%, respectively. The company expects 4% to 6% MRR growth for the full year, slightly increasing their full year 2024 revenue outlook.
Strong Hyperscaler Demand
20% of year-to-date bookings came from hyperscalers, with expectations of sustained demand. The company highlighted strategic financial deals and future lease-up potential with hyperscalers.
Successful Capital Investment Program
Consolidated bookings MRR of nearly $1 million and declining consolidated net success-based capital intensity, ending the quarter at around 20%.
Merger Progress with Windstream
The merger process with Windstream is progressing well, with regulatory approvals from 13 of 18 required jurisdictions already obtained, indicating strategic alignment and favorable market conditions.