The chart below shows how UNIT performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, UNIT sees a +0.55% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +0.96% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by -2.82%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Strong Demand for Fiber Infrastructure: Unit delivered a solid quarter of performance led by the continued strong demand for our mission critical fiber infrastructure by various customers, including hyperscalers.
Strategic Fiber Business Growth: Our core recurring strategic fiber business grew 3% in the third quarter, fueled by exceptional growth in enterprise, wholesale, and dark fiber revenue of 10%, 14%, and 18%, respectively.
MRR Growth Projection: We remain on track to deliver 4% to 6% MRR growth for the fully year.
Financial Performance Overview: We reported consolidated revenues of $292 million, consolidated adjusted EBITDA of $235 million, and AFFO attributed to common shareholders of $87 million.
Quarterly Revenue and EBITDA: At Unit Fiber, we reported revenues of $69 million and adjusted EBITDA of $26 million during the third quarter.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: Consolidated revenues reported at $292 million, reflecting a decline in net success-based capital intensity, ending the quarter at around 20%.
Stable Adjusted EBITDA Performance: Adjusted EBITDA remains unchanged, with expectations to end the year within previous guidance ranges provided, indicating no improvement in operational efficiency.
Capital Intensity Decline: The net capital intensity during the quarter was 21%, down from 41% in the same prior year period, suggesting a significant decrease in capital efficiency.
Capital Intensity Decline: The company reported a decline in consolidated net success-based capital intensity, indicating challenges in maintaining growth and profitability.
Corporate Expense Increase: There was a $2 million increase in corporate expenses due to higher than expected corporate SG&A expenses, impacting overall profitability.
Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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