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Jun 30, 2023

WideOpenWest Q2 2023 Earnings Report

WideOpenWest's financial performance declined in Q2 2023. Revenue decreased slightly, and the company experienced a net loss due to an impairment charge.

Key Takeaways

WideOpenWest (WOW!) reported a slight decrease in total revenue and a significant net loss for Q2 2023, primarily due to a non-cash impairment charge on intangible assets. However, high-speed data revenue continued to grow, and the company is focused on expanding its network and managing costs.

Total revenue decreased by 2% compared to Q2 2022, totaling $172.6 million.

High-speed data revenue increased by 4% compared to Q2 2022, reaching $106.7 million.

Net loss was $101.7 million, driven by a $128.1 million non-cash impairment charge on intangible assets.

Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 4% compared to Q2 2022, amounting to $68.1 million.

Total Revenue
$173M
Previous year: $176M
-2.0%
EPS
-$0.01
Previous year: $0.05
-120.0%
Total Subscribers
522.4K
Previous year: 536.6K
-2.6%
HSD RGUs
507.8K
Previous year: 517.2K
-1.8%
Gross Profit
$97M
Previous year: $93.1M
+4.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$23M
Previous year: $49.9M
-53.9%
Total Assets
$1.62B
Previous year: $1.76B
-7.8%

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Forward Guidance

WOW! provided guidance for Q3 2023 and Full Year 2023.

Positive Outlook

  • Q3 2023 HSD Revenue: $109.0 - $112.0 million
  • Q3 2023 Total Revenue: $173.0 - $176.0 million
  • Q3 2023 Adjusted EBITDA: $70.0 - $73.0 million
  • Full Year 2023 HSD Revenue: $437.0 - $441.0 million
  • Full Year 2023 Total Revenue: $691.0 - $696.0 million

Challenges Ahead

  • Q3 2023 HSD net additions: (1,500) - 500
  • Full Year 2023 Adjusted EBITDA: $286.0 - $290.0 million
  • Full Year 2023 HSD net additions: 6,000 - 10,000