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Mar 31, 2022

WideOpenWest Q1 2022 Earnings Report

WideOpenWest's first quarter results for 2022 were announced, highlighting growth in high-speed data revenue and improved pro forma adjusted EBITDA margins.

Key Takeaways

WideOpenWest (WOW!) reported its Q1 2022 results, showcasing a 4% increase in high-speed data revenue, reaching $100.1 million, and a pro forma adjusted EBITDA increase of 8% to $66.4 million. The company's pro forma adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 38.0%.

Total Revenue from continuing operations was $174.6 million, a decrease of 4% compared to Q1 2021.

High-Speed Data (HSD) Revenue from continuing operations totaled $100.1 million, a 4% increase year-over-year.

Net Income from continuing operations was $5.7 million for the quarter.

Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA was $66.4 million, up 8% compared to the first quarter of 2021.

Total Revenue
$175M
Previous year: $286M
-39.0%
EPS
$0.07
Previous year: $0.11
-36.4%
Gross Profit
$87.3M
Previous year: $148M
-41.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$191M
Previous year: $36.1M
+428.3%
Total Assets
$1.9B
Previous year: $2.51B
-24.1%

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Forward Guidance

WOW! provided guidance for Q2 2022 and full year 2022.

Positive Outlook

  • HSD Revenue for Q2 2022 is expected to be between $104.0 - $107.0 million.
  • Total Revenue for Q2 2022 is projected to be $177.0 - $180.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2022 is anticipated to be $68.0 - $71.0 million.
  • HSD Revenue for the full year 2022 is guided to be $427.0 - $430.0 million.
  • Total Revenue for the full year 2022 is expected to be $708.0 - $711.0 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2022 is expected to be $281.0 - $284.0 million.
  • HSD net additions for Q2 2022 are projected to be 1,000 - 2,000.
  • HSD net additions for the full year 2022 are expected to be 14,000 - 17,000.
  • Capital Expenditures from continuing operations totaled $42.1 million.
  • Total outstanding amount of long-term debt and finance lease obligations was $740.3 million.