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Mar 31, 2021

WideOpenWest Q1 2021 Earnings Report

WOW! reported strong first-quarter results with record high-speed data revenue and increased profitability.

Key Takeaways

WideOpenWest, Inc. reported first-quarter 2021 results with a 1% increase in total revenue to $286.3 million, driven by a 12% increase in HSD revenue. Net income was $9.6 million, resulting in diluted earnings per share of $0.11. The company added 10,000 HSD RGUs and achieved an adjusted EBITDA of $112.4 million, with a margin of 39.3%.

Total revenue reached $286.3 million, a 1% increase year-over-year.

HSD revenue grew by 12% to $152.7 million, marking the 6th consecutive quarter of record HSD revenue.

Net income was $9.6 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.11.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 13% to $112.4 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 39.3%.

Total Revenue
$286M
Previous year: $285M
+0.6%
EPS
$0.11
Previous year: $0.08
+37.5%
Total Subscribers
859.2K
Previous year: 838K
+2.5%
HSD RGUs
823.8K
Previous year: 797.6K
+3.3%
Gross Profit
$148M
Cash and Equivalents
$36.1M
Free Cash Flow
$18.3M
Total Assets
$2.51B

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Forward Guidance

WOW! provided guidance for Q2 2021 and full year 2021.

Positive Outlook

  • Q2 2021 Total Revenue is expected to be between $280.0 - $283.0 million
  • Q2 2021 HSD Revenue is expected to be between $154.0 - $157.0 million
  • Q2 2021 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $110.0 - $113.0 million
  • Q2 2021 HSD net additions are expected to be between 3,500 - 5,500
  • Full Year 2021 Total Revenue is expected to be between $1,118.0 - $1,121.0 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Full Year 2021 HSD Revenue is expected to be between $629.0 - $632.0 million
  • Full Year 2021 Adjusted EBITDA is expected to be between $458.0 - $462.0 million
  • Full Year 2021 HSD net additions are expected to be between 28,000 - 32,000
  • Total Revenue for Q2 2021 is expected to be between $280.0 - $283.0 million
  • HSD Revenue for Q2 2021 is expected to be between $154.0 - $157.0 million