Tucows(US:TCX)2025-11-06 22:01Revenue Performance - For the three months ended September 30, 2025, the company reported net revenue of $98.6 million, a 7.0% increase from $92.3 million in the same period of 2024[207]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, net revenue reached $291.6 million, up 8.9% from $269.2 million in the prior year[207]. - Total net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $6.3 million, or 7%, to $98.6 million compared to the same period in 2024, driven by growth in Tucows Domains, Wavelo, and Ting[254]. - For the nine months ended September 30, 2025, total net revenues increased by $22.4 million, or 8%, to $291.6 million compared to the same period in 2024, with significant contributions from Tucows Domains, Wavelo, and Ting[255]. - Ting generated $17.0 million in net revenue during the three months ended September 30, 2025, up $1.7 million, or 11%, driven by subscriber growth on the Fiber network[258]. - Wavelo Platform Services net revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $1.8 million, or 18%, to $11.9 million, supported by incremental revenues from existing and new customers[261]. - Wholesale domain services net revenue increased by $2.0 million, or 4%, to $51.9 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, due to passthrough price increases and recognition of previously deferred revenue[265]. - Value-added services net revenue increased by $0.9 million, or 17%, to $6.1 million during the three months ended September 30, 2025, driven by strong expiry auction sales[268]. Subscriber and Infrastructure Metrics - As of September 30, 2025, Ting Internet had 52,000 active subscribers, an increase from 50,000 active subscribers as of September 30, 2024[209]. - Ting Internet had access to 126,000 owned infrastructure serviceable addresses as of September 30, 2025, down from 132,000 in the previous year[209]. - Contract liabilities increased by $1.9 million to $158.7 million as of September 30, 2025, primarily due to Ting construction mobilization in a new partner market[256]. - As of September 30, 2025, EchoStar accounted for 12% of total net revenues and represented 51% of total accounts receivable[257]. - Ting Internet had access to 126,000 owned infrastructure serviceable addresses and 52,000 active subscribers as of September 30, 2025, compared to 132,000 and 50,000 respectively in the prior year[260]. Cost and Expense Management - Total cost of revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025, was $74.4 million, reflecting a $4.3 million increase from $70.1 million in the same period in 2024[285]. - Cost of revenues for Ting's Fiber Internet Services increased by $2.2 million, or 51%, to $6.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to the same period in 2024[288]. - Total cost of revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, increased by $13.9 million, or 7%, to $221.8 million from $207.9 million in the same period in 2024[286]. - Costs for Wholesale domain services for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $5.6 million, or 5%, to $123.4 million compared to $117.8 million for the same period in 2024[295]. - Costs for retail domain services for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $0.6 million, or 5%, to $13.0 million compared to $12.4 million for the same period in 2024[299]. - Cost of revenues from Mobile Services and Eliminations for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 increased by $4.2 million or 48%, to $13.0 million compared to $8.8 million for the same period in 2024[302]. - Sales and marketing expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $13.7 million, or 28%, to $34.8 million compared to $48.5 million for the same period in 2024[307]. - General and administrative expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $1.9 million or 6%, to $28.6 million compared to $30.5 million for the same period in 2024[314]. - Technical operations and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $0.7 million, or 5%, to $13.4 million compared to $14.1 million for the same period in 2024[311]. - Network expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 decreased by $2.4 million or 5%, to $49.7 million compared to $52.1 million for the same period in 2024[304]. Strategic Initiatives and Future Outlook - The company is reviewing strategic alternatives for the Ting business due to ongoing capital needs[214]. - The company continues to invest in fiber to the home (FTTH) deployments, reflecting ongoing efforts to build networks in areas with strong demand, despite the risks associated with upfront investments[230]. - Wavelo's software solutions are being utilized by EchoStar and Ting to enhance subscriber growth and operational efficiency[216]. - The company continues to evaluate the potential impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on future periods and related disclosures[325]. - The Company plans to fund cash requirements for Tucows businesses excluding Ting solely through operating income for Fiscal 2025[352]. - The company has commenced a process to review strategic alternatives for the Ting business due to ongoing capital needs and potential inability to meet financial obligations[350]. Financial Position and Risks - As of September 30, 2025, cash and cash equivalents decreased by $2.8 million, primarily due to $3.2 million used in operating activities and $12.8 million for additions to property and equipment[332]. - As of September 30, 2025, Ting had $33.7 million in unrestricted cash and cash equivalents, down from $45.4 million as of December 31, 2024[349]. - The Company had $40.1 million in outstanding foreign exchange forward contracts to trade U.S. dollars for Canadian dollars[358]. - A sensitivity analysis indicated that a hypothetical 10% adverse movement in foreign currency exchange rates would decrease net income by approximately $4.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025[360]. - The company evaluates credit risk concentrations primarily related to cash equivalents, marketable securities, foreign exchange contracts, and accounts receivable[361]. - Interest rate risk exposure is primarily related to the 2023 Credit Agreement[362]. - The company will continue to monitor foreign exchange exposure risks and may take additional actions to hedge or mitigate these risks in the future[360].