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Low Volatility (USM)
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Feb 13, 2025TBA Not Confirmed
Period Ending
2024 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
-0.03Last Year’s EPS
0.16Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 3 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Nov 02, 2018
|% Change Since: 3.81%
|Next Earnings Date:Aug 03, 2018
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The earnings call highlighted several positive achievements, including successful spectrum monetization and strong fiber expansion, contributing to increased profitability. However, challenges such as service revenue decline and slower-than-expected fiber penetration were noted. Overall, the highlights significantly outweighed the lowlights, reflecting a positive sentiment.Company Guidance
During the third quarter 2024 earnings call for USM, a comprehensive guidance update was provided, highlighting several key metrics. The company revised its profitability outlook upward for both adjusted EBITDA and adjusted OIBDA, driven by strategic initiatives and effective cost management. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was raised to a range of $970 million to $1.045 billion, reflecting a 3% improvement year-over-year, while adjusted OIBDA was increased to $800 million to $875 million. Additionally, UScellular reported positive free cash flow of $331 million year-to-date, up by $94 million, enabling them to repay $163 million of debt. The company also indicated a narrowing of service revenue guidance to $2.95 billion to $3.0 billion and capital expenditures to $550 million to $600 million. The strategic focus on monetizing spectrum assets, including expected proceeds of over $1 billion from various spectrum sales, was emphasized as a key contributor to these revised financial projections.Positive Financial Performance
Both UScellular and TDS Telecom reported strong financial performance with increased profitability outlook for adjusted EBITDA and adjusted OIBDA.
Successful Spectrum Monetization
UScellular entered into agreements to sell portions of their spectrum for over $1 billion, showcasing the demand and value of their licenses.
Fiber Expansion Success
TDS Telecom achieved significant milestones with 50% of service addresses now served by fiber, contributing to a 2% increase in operating revenue and 21% increase in adjusted EBITDA.
Improved Subscriber Metrics
UScellular improved retail net losses by 20,000 subscribers year-over-year, with a focus on rewarding existing customers and maintaining strong profitability.
Capital Expenditure Reduction
UScellular lowered capital expenditure guidance, reflecting successful cost management and efficient resource allocation.
Net Debt Reduction
UScellular repaid $163 million of debt in the first 9 months of 2024, further improving leverage ratios.
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USM Earnings History
The table shows recent earnings report dates and whether the forecast was beat or missed. See the change in forecast and EPS from the previous year.
Beat
Missed
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USM Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 01, 2024 | $61.70 | $57.49 | -6.82% |
| Aug 02, 2024 | $54.70 | $51.50 | -5.85% |
| May 03, 2024 | $37.26 | $34.10 | -8.48% |
| Feb 16, 2024 | $41.72 | $34.48 | -17.35% |
Earnings announcements can affect a stock’s price. This table shows the stock's price the day before and the day after recent earnings reports, including the percentage change.
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FAQ
When does Low Volatility (USM) report earnings?
Low Volatility (USM) is schdueled to report earning on Feb 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
What is Low Volatility (USM) earnings time?
Low Volatility (USM) earnings time is at Feb 13, 2025, TBA Not Confirmed.
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What is USM EPS forecast?
USM EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2024 (Q4) is -0.03.
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