Frontier Communications Q2 2024 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Frontier Communications reported positive Q2 2024 results, marked by revenue growth, record fiber broadband net additions, and a significant increase in fiber broadband revenue. The company also raised the low end of its Adjusted EBITDA guidance following a strong first half performance.
Added a record 388,000 fiber passings, reaching 7.2 million total locations passed with fiber.
Achieved record 92,000 fiber broadband customer additions, resulting in an 18.6% year-over-year growth.
Revenue increased by 2.1% year-over-year to $1.48 billion, driven by growth in fiber-based products.
Adjusted EBITDA increased by 5.1% year-over-year to $560 million, driven by revenue growth and cost savings.
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Forward Guidance
Frontier updated its Adjusted EBITDA, net cash interest expense, and cash taxes guidance for 2024, while reaffirming all other operational and financial expectations.
Positive Outlook
- Adjusted EBITDA of $2.22 - $2.25 billion, an increase to the low end of the range from prior guidance of $2.20 - $2.25 billion
- Fiber passing additions of 1.3 million
- Cash capital investment of $3.00 - $3.20 billion
- Pension and OPEB expense of approximately $40 million (net of capitalization)
- Cash pension and OPEB contributions of approximately $125 million
Challenges Ahead
- Net cash interest payments of approximately $760 million, an increase from prior guidance of $750 million, reflecting the fiber securitization offering and term loan refinancing completed in July 2024
- The company faces risks related to its significant indebtedness and ability to incur more debt in the future.
- Economic uncertainty, volatility in financial markets, and rising interest rates could limit access to capital.
- Inflationary pressures on costs, including tight labor markets and increased fuel and electricity costs, could adversely impact financial condition.
- Potential information technology or data security breaches and competition from other providers pose ongoing challenges.