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Sep 30
Frontier Communications Q3 2025 Earnings Report
Frontier reported a net loss in Q3 2025 despite record fiber customer additions and strong growth in broadband revenue.
Key Takeaways
Frontier achieved record operational results in Q3 2025 with 133,000 fiber net additions and 25% fiber broadband revenue growth. However, the company posted a net loss of $76 million due to high operating costs and interest expenses.
Revenue reached $1.55 billion, a 4.1% increase YoY, driven by fiber product growth.
Net loss of $76 million, or -$0.30 per share, due to higher depreciation and interest expenses.
Added 326,000 new fiber passings and 133,000 new fiber broadband customers.
Fiber broadband revenue grew 25.8% YoY to $521 million, with ARPU up 4.9% to $68.59.
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Frontier Communications Revenue by Segment
Revenue by Segment
Data & Internet Revenue
CapyFin.comVoice Services Revenue
CapyFin.comVideo Services Revenue
CapyFin.comOther Revenue
CapyFin.comConsumer Revenue
CapyFin.comBusiness & Wholesale Revenue
CapyFin.comFiber Revenue
CapyFin.comCopper Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
Due to the pending acquisition by Verizon, Frontier did not provide forward-looking guidance for upcoming quarters.
Positive Outlook
- Record fiber net additions of 133,000 customers in Q3.
- Fiber broadband revenue grew nearly 26% YoY.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased 16% YoY to $637 million.
- Churn improved for both fiber and copper consumer segments.
- Expanded fiber network to 8.8 million passings.
Challenges Ahead
- Reported a net loss of $76 million in the quarter.
- Free cash flow remained negative at -$315 million.
- Interest expenses continue to weigh on earnings.
- ARPU growth slowed in some segments like Business & Wholesale.
- Copper broadband base continues to decline with high churn.