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Sep 30, 2024

WideOpenWest Q3 2024 Earnings Report

WideOpenWest's financial performance was mixed, with revenue declining but adjusted EBITDA increasing.

Key Takeaways

WideOpenWest (WOW!) reported a decrease in total revenue and a net loss for Q3 2024, but the company saw an increase in adjusted EBITDA and continued growth in penetration rates within its expansion markets. The company also secured a new term loan to strengthen its balance sheet.

Total revenue decreased by 8.7% to $158.0 million compared to Q3 2023.

HSD revenue totaled $107.5 million, a decrease of 2.1% compared to Q3 2023.

Net loss was $22.4 million for the quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA increased by 9.0% to $77.3 million compared to Q3 2023.

Total Revenue
$158M
Previous year: $173M
-8.7%
EPS
-$0.27
Previous year: -$1.29
-79.1%
Homes Passed
1.95M
Total Subscribers
490.5K
Previous year: 517.4K
-5.2%
HSD RGUs
480.6K
Gross Profit
$36.3M
Previous year: $97.5M
-62.8%
Cash and Equivalents
$21.6M
Previous year: $22.6M
-4.4%
Free Cash Flow
$5.7M
Previous year: -$15.3M
-137.3%
Total Assets
$1.49B
Previous year: $1.52B
-1.8%

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Forward Guidance

WOW! provided full year 2024 guidance for HSD Revenue, Total Revenue, Adjusted EBITDA and HSD net additions.

Positive Outlook

  • HSD Revenue is expected to be between $422.0 million and $426.0 million.
  • Total Revenue is projected to range from $629.0 million to $633.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA is anticipated to be in the range of $284.0 million to $288.0 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • HSD net additions are expected to be between (19,500) and (16,500).