Uniti Group Q1 revenue beats estimates on strong fiber demand

Uniti Group Inc.

Uniti Group Inc.

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Overview

  • U.S. fiber infrastructure firm's Q1 revenue rose, beating analyst expectations

  • Company posted Q1 net loss of $70.3 mln and adjusted EBITDA of $441.6 mln

  • Fiber revenue grew 15% yr/yr, driven by strong demand and fiber-to-the-home expansion


Outlook

  • Uniti sees 2026 revenue between $3.605 bln and $3.655 bln

  • Company expects 2026 net loss of $450 mln to $400 mln

  • Uniti forecasts 2026 adjusted EBITDA of $1.425 bln to $1.475 bln


Result Drivers

  • FIBER REVENUE GROWTH - Consolidated fiber revenue rose 15% yr/yr, supported by ongoing demand and fiber-to-the-home build progress

  • CONSUMER FIBER MOMENTUM - Kinetic consumer fiber revenue increased 26% yr/yr, with record-high gross additions and lowest churn on record

  • NEW BOOKINGS - Fiber Infrastructure achieved $1.6 mln in new monthly recurring revenue bookings, the third highest quarter on record


Company press release: ID:nGNXbX9h2q


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q1 Revenue

Beat

$987.50 mln

$933.04 mln (7 Analysts)

Q1 EPS

-$0.34

Q1 Net Income

-$70.30 mln

Q1 Pretax Profit

-$69.70 mln


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