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Cable One(CABO) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-03 16:00
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 or Commission File Number:001-36863 ___________________ 210 E. Earll Drive, Phoenix, Arizona 85012 (Address of Principal Executive Of ices) (Zip Code) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been s ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-07 08:54
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q1 2023 were $421.9 million, a decrease of 1.1% from $426.7 million in Q1 2022, primarily due to declines in low-margin residential video and voice revenues [36] - Adjusted EBITDA was $228.8 million for Q1 2023, an increase of 1% compared to Q1 2022, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 54.2%, reflecting a 110 basis point improvement [39] - Capital expenditures totaled $96.1 million for Q1 2023, equating to 42% of adjusted EBITDA, compared to $99.4 million or 43.9% in the prior year quarter [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Residential broadband revenue grew by 5.5% year-over-year, with an increase in both customers and ARPU [21] - Business services revenue grew by 2.9% on an adjusted basis, driven by stronger growth in SMB and enterprise broadband offerings [22] - Residential broadband ARPU increased by 4.5% year-over-year, with significant demand for higher speed tiers [24] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a decrease in new customer starts due to a slow pace of home move activity, although churn rates remained low, indicating strong customer retention [23] - Approximately 21% of residential customers now exceed a terabyte of usage each month, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year [28] - Average network utilization during peak hours improved, with downstream and upstream utilization decreasing from 23% to 21% [28] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on managing its balance sheet to support long-term investments while navigating a challenging economic environment [8] - Ongoing investments in advanced broadband networks and high-return projects are prioritized to extend networks to underserved areas [6] - The company is exploring new product offerings and pricing strategies to enhance customer value and defend market share against competition [53] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed uncertainty regarding the impact of economic conditions on customer growth but remains optimistic about the company's ability to grow broadband adds throughout the year [90] - The company is committed to investing in network upgrades and enhancing service offerings to meet increasing data demands [25] - Management noted that while competition from mobile fixed wireless exists, it does not significantly impact the existing customer base [26] Other Important Information - The company successfully completed a financing transaction that extended maturities and provided strategic flexibility, with the next scheduled maturity date in 2026 [11] - The company received recognition for its workplace culture, being ranked by Forbes and Newsweek for its inclusive environment [33] Q&A Session Summary Question: How do you think about seasonal impacts and the effect of slowing housing growth? - Management noted that while economic indicators suggest challenges, customer demand for higher speed tiers remains strong, and they expect to follow typical seasonality cycles [15] Question: Can you discuss M&A activity in the current market? - Management indicated that it is too soon to assess M&A activity due to changing market conditions and rising interest rates, but they continue to be a preferred aggregator for smaller businesses [14][2] Question: What is the company's strategy regarding pricing and promotions? - Management stated that promotions were not significantly heavier and emphasized a focus on higher-end product offerings while testing various strategies [40] Question: What is the company's exposure to the ACP program? - Management indicated that less than 30,000 customers are dependent on the ACP program, suggesting limited exposure if it is not reauthorized [68] Question: What are the plans for wireless offerings in the future? - Management emphasized that their current focus is on growing market share in existing areas and that wireless offerings will be considered based on customer demand and profitability [64]
Cable One(CABO) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-04 16:00
Table of Contents See accompanying notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements. CABLE ONE, INC. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Unaudited) | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------|--------------|--------------|------------------| | (in thousands) | | Three \n2023 | Months March | Ended 31, \n2022 | | Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | Net income | $ | 57,426 ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2022 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-02-24 02:12
Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO) Q4 2022 Earnings Conference Call February 23, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Jordan Morkert - Investor Relations Julie Laulis - Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Todd Koetje - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Gregory Williams - Cowen and Company, LLC Frank Louthan - Raymond James & Associates, Inc. Craig Moffett - MoffettNathanson SVB Securities Brandon Nispel - KeyBanc Capital Markets Inc. Steven Cahall - Wells Fargo Securities, LLC Operat ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2022 Q4 - Annual Report
2023-02-23 16:00
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Cable One(CABO) - 2022 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-11-05 19:52
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q3 2022 were $424.7 million, a decrease of 1.3% from $430.2 million in Q3 2021, primarily due to divested operations [32] - Adjusted total revenues increased by 1.4%, with residential broadband revenue growing by 5.7% and business services revenue growing by 5% [6][33] - Adjusted EBITDA was $224.6 million, an increase of 1.9% year-over-year, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 52.9% [35] - Capital expenditures totaled $100.5 million, equating to 44.7% of adjusted EBITDA, with adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures increasing by 24.6% [36] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Residential Internet service added approximately 30,000 customers year-over-year, representing a 3.2% growth [11] - The percentage of customers on packages with download speeds of 300 Mbps or higher increased from 59% to 64%, with gig sell-in accelerating from 28% to nearly 32% [12] - Business services revenue growth was 5% when excluding divested operations, indicating resilience despite macroeconomic pressures [16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - As of Q3, 33% of markets had a wired competitor offering residential broadband download speeds of 100 Mbps or higher, a relatively low percentage [13] - Average data usage grew by 19% year-over-year, reaching over 580 gigabits per month, with nearly 20% of customers using more than a terabyte of data monthly [17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company focuses on rural markets, leveraging a high-capacity network and local associates to drive growth [7][8] - A strategic pivot away from video services towards high-speed data and business services is underway, with plans to enhance service offerings in the coming year [19] - The company is investing in partnerships, such as a $50 million investment in ZiplyFiber, to expand broadband services in rural areas [42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a slowdown in consumer move activity and pressures on small businesses due to a weakening economic environment [10] - Despite challenges, the company remains confident in its ability to grow, citing low customer churn and a strong demand for high-speed services [11][9] - Management emphasized the importance of adapting to the changing environment and exploring new tactics to attract customers [45] Other Important Information - The company increased its quarterly dividend from $2.75 to $2.85 per share, distributing $16.7 million in dividends during the quarter [37] - The company repurchased 89,000 shares for approximately $115 million in Q3, totaling nearly $307 million year-to-date [37] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you provide insight on the dramatic decrease in move activity? - Management attributed the decrease to higher interest rates causing people to pause moving, affecting connects [44] Question: What are the drivers for ARPU acceleration? - Management indicated that selling higher-tier services and correcting previous pricing strategies would drive ARPU growth [48] Question: What are the plans regarding wireless products? - Management is monitoring the wireless market but has no immediate plans to enter, focusing instead on current growth opportunities [58] Question: How do you plan to ensure consistent growth in HSD adds over the next year? - Management emphasized the need to innovate and find new customer cohorts while maintaining service quality [61] Question: What are the impacts of inflation on costs? - Management acknowledged inflationary pressures on wages and fuel but noted that they have managed to keep margins consistent [68]
Cable One(CABO) - 2022 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2022-11-03 16:00
Table of Contents Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 CABO New York Stock Exchange UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2022 or ☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2022 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-08-07 16:14
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total revenues for Q2 2022 were $429.1 million, a 6.8% increase from $401.7 million in Q2 2021 [22] - Adjusted EBITDA increased by 6.7% to $227.5 million, with an adjusted EBITDA margin of 53% [25] - Net income for the quarter was $69.2 million, or $11.11 per share on a fully diluted basis [25] - Operating expenses were $118.4 million, representing 27.6% of revenues, down from 28% in the prior year [23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Residential internet service saw a year-over-year customer growth of approximately 41,000, or 4.4% [7] - Business services revenue grew by 7.8% year-over-year, with residential internet revenue growth at 12.4% [22][11] - Residential internet ARPU increased by 2.7% year-over-year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Average data usage increased by approximately 16% year-over-year, with peak hour utilization remaining below 22% [13] - The competitive landscape showed that approximately 30% of markets have competitors providing over 100 megabits of speed, a slight increase from the previous quarter [49] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on expanding broadband services in underserved rural communities, with recent investments in Visionary Broadband [15] - Continued commitment to digital equity and partnerships with government entities to enhance connectivity [12] - The company is navigating supply chain challenges while maintaining a strong capital investment strategy [26] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in long-term business fundamentals despite macroeconomic challenges [6] - The company anticipates continued modest growth in residential internet customers and ARPU in the second half of the year [10] - Management remains focused on integration and operational success of recently acquired brands [43] Other Important Information - Capital expenditures for Q2 2022 totaled $107.3 million, equating to 47.2% of adjusted EBITDA [26] - The company distributed $16.4 million in dividends and repurchased approximately 96,000 shares for $122 million during the quarter [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Fixed wireless availability and competition - Management indicated that fixed wireless competition has not significantly impacted growth, with T-Mobile's share remaining low in their footprint [36][38] Question: Appetite for large transactions - Management refrained from commenting on M&A speculation, focusing instead on integration and operational success of current brands [42][43] Question: Fiber expansion and competitive landscape - Management acknowledged rising costs for fiber deployment and noted that competition is slower to enter their markets due to diverse locations [45][46] Question: Bad debt and consumer behavior - Bad debt increased from last year but remains lower than 2019 levels, indicating a return to normalcy post-pandemic [56] Question: Organic HSD net additions and divestments - Management clarified that the divestment of the Tallahassee portfolio involved only business services, with modest growth observed in the third quarter [59][60]
Cable One(CABO) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-07 16:59
Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO) Q1 2022 Earnings Conference Call May 5, 2022 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Steven Cochran – Chief Financial Officer Julie Laulis – President and Chief Executive Officer Conference Call Participants Frank Louthan – Raymond James Greg Williams – Cowen Steve Cahall – Wells Fargo Brandon Nispel – KeyBanc Capital Markets Jay Li – MoffettNathanson Hudi Miller – GoldenTree Operator Good day, and thank you for standing by. Welcome to the Cable One First Quarter 2022 Earnings Call. At t ...
Cable One(CABO) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-05 16:00
Table of Contents Title of Each Class Trading Symbol(s) Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered Common Stock, par value $0.01 CABO New York Stock Exchange UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) ☑QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2022 or ☐TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the transition period from ___ ...