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Dec 31, 2023

TDS Q4 2023 Earnings Report

Reported Q4 2023 results, highlighting investments in networks and provided 2024 guidance.

Key Takeaways

TDS reported Q4 2023 total operating revenues of $1,313 million, compared to $1,357 million for the same period last year. Net loss attributable to TDS common shareholders was $(523) million, or $(4.64) per share, compared to $(43) million, or $(0.38) per share, in the same period last year. Excluding a non-cash goodwill impairment charge, net loss was $(12) million, or $(0.11) per share.

UScellular increased Postpaid ARPU by 2% and saw strong growth in fixed wireless.

TDS Telecom exceeded its full-year fiber address goal, delivering 217,000 fiber service addresses.

UScellular is focusing on improving customer results, growing fixed wireless and towers, and maintaining financial discipline while advancing its network.

TDS Telecom plans to focus on increasing broadband penetration and revenues across its fiber footprint to improve profitability in 2024.

Total Revenue
$1.31B
Previous year: $1.36B
-3.3%
EPS
-$0.11
Previous year: -$0.38
-71.1%
Wireline Broadband Connections
539.8K
Previous year: 510K
+5.8%
Wireline Residential Revenue
$179M
Wireline Commercial Revenue
$37M
Gross Profit
$471M
Previous year: $1.36B
-65.3%
Cash and Equivalents
$236M
Previous year: $360M
-34.4%
Free Cash Flow
-$123M
Previous year: -$130M
-5.4%
Total Assets
$13.9B
Previous year: $14.6B
-4.3%

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Forward Guidance

TDS provided estimated results for the full year 2024 for UScellular and TDS Telecom.

Positive Outlook

  • UScellular service revenues are estimated to be $2,950-$3,050 million.
  • UScellular adjusted OIBDA is estimated to be $750-$850 million.
  • UScellular adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be $920-$1,020 million.
  • TDS Telecom total operating revenues are estimated to be $1,070-$1,100 million.
  • TDS Telecom adjusted OIBDA is estimated to be $310-$340 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • UScellular capital expenditures are estimated to be $550-$650 million.
  • TDS Telecom adjusted EBITDA is estimated to be $310-$340 million.
  • TDS Telecom capital expenditures are estimated to be $310-$340 million.
  • 2024 Estimated Results do not reflect any anticipated costs, expenses or results of the strategic alternatives review
  • There can be no assurance that final results will not differ materially from estimated results.

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