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Harmonic and Mediacom Mark Industry Milestone with Unified DOCSIS 4.0 Production Deployment on a Live Network
Prnewswire· 2025-09-25 12:00
Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation "Our collaboration with Harmonic at SCTE TechExpo25 provides operators with a clear proof point that DOCSIS 4.0 is practical and accessible," said JR Walden, CTO at Mediacom. "This advanced technology brings significant benefits — such as blazing-fast speeds and greater reliability — helping to close the digital divide and ensure the communities we serve can thrive in the digital economy." The breakthrough deployment will spotlight several key industry milestones, incl ...
CommScope(COMM) - 2025 Q2 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-08-04 20:30
Financial Performance - Net sales reached $1.388 billion, a 32% increase year-over-year and a 25% sequential increase[12, 14] - Adjusted EBITDA was $338 million, a 79% year-over-year increase and a 41% sequential increase[12, 14] - RemainCo (ANS and Ruckus) net sales were $513 million, a 58% increase year-over-year and a 32% sequential increase[12, 14] - RemainCo Adjusted EBITDA was $127 million, a 326% increase year-over-year and a 101% sequential increase[9, 12] - The company is revising its 2025 Adjusted EBITDA guideposts up to between $1.15 billion and $1.20 billion, with RemainCo expected to contribute between $325 million and $350 million[11] Strategic Initiatives - The company entered into a definitive agreement to sell its CCS business to Amphenol for $10.5 billion in cash, expected to close in the first half of 2026[9] - The company anticipates approximately $500 million in fees and taxes related to the CCS sale[9] - The company intends to use the proceeds from the CCS sale to pay off debt and preferred equity and distribute excess cash, with minimal leverage on RemainCo[9] Liquidity and Debt - The company ended the quarter with over $991 million in available liquidity, including $571 million in cash[26] - Net leverage as of June 30, 2025, was 6.6x based on pro forma Adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations of approximately $1.025 billion[24, 25] Segment Performance - Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) net sales increased by 20% year-over-year, driven by Cloud and Hyperscale datacenter growth, with EBITDA margin remaining strong at 24.1%[16] - Access Network Solutions (ANS) net sales increased by 65% year-over-year, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing by 132% due to DOCSIS 4.0 product revenue and increased license sales[16] - Ruckus net sales increased by 47% year-over-year, driven by a return to stabilized buying patterns in the channel, with Adjusted EBITDA increasing by $51 million[16]
Qorvo Expands DOCSIS 4.0 Portfolio for Broadband Cable Networks
ZACKS· 2025-05-30 14:16
Group 1: Product Launch and Technology - Qorvo, Inc. has launched two hybrid power doubler amplifiers, QPA3311 and QPA3316, designed for DOCSIS 4.0 broadband cable networks, which are crucial for high-speed internet and video services [1][3] - The new amplifiers support downstream operations up to 1.8 GHz, offering higher total composite power and improved signal integrity, which reduces the need for costly booster amps and lowers infrastructure costs [3][4] Group 2: Market Demand and Industry Trends - The demand for intelligent, adaptive hybrid fiber coax (HFC) networks is driven by the proliferation of edge computing, AI workloads, IoT applications, and advanced use cases like remote healthcare and smart cities [2] - The transition from 4G LTE to 5G technology in emerging markets presents a substantial growth opportunity for Qorvo, aligning with its product portfolio [5] Group 3: Financial Performance and Stock Movement - Qorvo's shares have decreased by 22.4% over the past year, which is an improvement compared to the industry's decline of 29.2% [8] - The company is positioned to benefit from its innovative product offerings, which may enhance its commercial prospects and overall market performance [4]
COMM Stock Surges 378.2% in a Year: Is it Still Worth Buying?
ZACKS· 2025-05-06 19:10
Core Insights - CommScope Holdings Company, Inc. (COMM) has experienced a significant stock price increase of 378.2% over the past year, outperforming the Communication Infrastructure industry growth of 29.2% and the S&P 500's growth of 9% [1][12] - The company has also outperformed competitors such as Corning Incorporated (GLW) and Amphenol Corporation (APH), which saw stock increases of 34.4% and 27.6%, respectively [2] Company Strategy - CommScope is focused on portfolio optimization and product innovation, aiming to enhance transparency, reduce manufacturing costs, and improve working capital for better profitability [3] - The company has divested its Outdoor Wireless Networks segment and Distributed Antenna Systems business unit, as well as the Home Networks business, to improve liquidity and concentrate on core products [3] - Investment in capacity expansion and efforts to grow its Enterprise business in underpenetrated metropolitan areas are driving growth [4] Product Development - CommScope is expanding its portfolio in various verticals, including fiber optic connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, DOCSIS 4.0, and small cell wireless solutions [4] - The launch of the Propel XFrame, a floor-mounted fiber frame solution, aims to streamline management of high-density data centers [4] Market Position - The company has a comprehensive portfolio and a global salesforce, allowing it to serve a broad customer base across 100 countries, with no single customer accounting for more than 10% of total revenues [5] Competitive Landscape - CommScope faces intense competition in its markets, particularly from companies like Harmonic, ATX Networks, Cisco, Corning, Amphenol, Belden, and Clearfield, which is impacting margins [6] - Corning's innovative products for generative AI applications and Amphenol's high-speed interconnect solutions are gaining traction, posing a challenge for CommScope [6] Financial Outlook - Earnings estimates for 2025 have increased by 9.88% to $0.89, while estimates for 2026 have risen by 4.39% to $1.19, indicating positive sentiment regarding the stock's growth potential [10] - The trend of estimate revisions shows a general upward movement, reflecting growing investor confidence [10] Challenges - The success of 5G technology requires substantial investments in infrastructure, which may erode short-term profitability despite long-term benefits [8] - Sino-U.S. trade tensions are also identified as a significant headwind for the company [12]
CommScope(COMM) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-05-01 12:48
Financial Performance - Net sales increased to $1.112 billion, a 23% increase year-over-year[9, 10] - Core adjusted EBITDA improved to $245 million, a 159% increase year-over-year[9, 10] - Adjusted EBITDA margin increased to 22%, a 1,150 bps increase[10] - The company confirms 2025 Core adjusted EBITDA guideposts between $1.0 and $1.05 billion[8] Segment Highlights - Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) net sales increased by 20% year-over-year to $724 million, with adjusted EBITDA increasing by 87%[11] - Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions (NICS) net sales increased by 51% year-over-year to $163 million[11] - Access Network Solutions (ANS) net sales increased by 20% year-over-year to $225 million, with adjusted EBITDA increasing by 177%[11] Liquidity and Debt - The company ended the quarter with available liquidity over $856 million[20] - Net leverage was 7.8x as of March 31, 2025[20] - The company paid off 2026 maturities in Q1 2025[20] Cash Flow - GAAP Cash Flow from Operations was $(187) million in Q1 2025[14] - Free Cash Flow was $(202.4) million in Q1 2025[14, 54]
Harmonic(HLIT) - 2025 Q1 - Earnings Call Presentation
2025-04-29 00:17
2024 Financial Performance - The company achieved record revenue of $222.2 million in Q4 2024, a 33% increase year-over-year[49] - Record EPS of $0.45, up 246% compared to the previous year[49] - The company's cash balance increased to $101.5 million, up $43.3 million from Q3 2024[49] - Full year 2024 revenue reached $679 million, with Broadband contributing $488 million and Video $191 million[4] Broadband Business - Broadband revenue in Q4 2024 was $171.0 million, a 48% increase year-over-year[49] - The company expects a below-trend revenue year in Broadband for 2025 due to Unified 4.0 timing[11] - The company anticipates resumed revenue growth in 2026 with Unified 4.0 and existing customer ramps[11] - Q1 2025 Broadband revenue guidance is $80 million to $90 million, and full-year 2025 guidance is $400 million to $450 million[61] Video Business - Video revenue in Q4 2024 was $51.1 million, a 1% decrease compared to the previous year[49] - Q4 2024 SaaS revenue was $15.1 million[49] - Q1 2025 Video revenue guidance is $40 million to $45 million, and full-year 2025 guidance is $185 million to $195 million[61] Financial Outlook and Capital Allocation - The company authorized a new $200 million 3-year share repurchase program[10] - Q1 2025 total revenue guidance is $120 million to $135 million, and full-year 2025 guidance is $585 million to $645 million[62] - The company expects strong cash flow in 2025, despite Broadband revenue timing headwinds[10]