10-K · February 13, 2026
Optimum Communications reports FY2025 revenue of $8,590,467,000 (2025 vs $8,954,417,000 in 2024) with a net loss attributable to stockholders of $1,869,024,000 and Adjusted EBITDA of $3,335,633,000. The company…
Earnings analysis · 10-Q
OPTU earnings analysis
Filed May 7, 2026 · Our reading of the company's report
The latest report
Optimum Communications reported a disappointing Q1 2026 with total revenue slipping 4% year-over-year to $2.07 billion, slightly below estimates of $2.07 billion. The company faced a significant net loss attributable to…
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Optimum Communications reported a disappointing Q1 2026 with total revenue slipping 4% year-over-year to $2.07 billion, slightly below estimates of $2.07 billion. The company faced a significant net loss attributable to shareholders of $2.88 billion or $6.10 per share, driven largely by an impairment charge. Despite growth in mobile service revenue, declines in broadband, video, and telephony revenue raise concerns about competitive pressures and operational challenges ahead.
Gross and operating margin
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Reported figures
- Earnings per share
- $-6.1
- Segment
- Residential Broadband
- Segment
- Video
- Segment
- Telephony
- Segment
- Mobile
What stood out
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Mobile Revenue Growth
Mobile service revenue increased by 35% to $49.55 million, driven by 674.1 thousand mobile lines.
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Cost Reductions
Programming and operating costs decreased by 6% to $1.29 billion, contributing to lower operating expenses.
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Increased Revenue from News & Advertising
Revenue from news and advertising segments rose by 17% to $119.67 million, indicating strength in this area.
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Adjusted EBITDA Stability
Adjusted EBITDA remained relatively stable, decreasing marginally by 1% to $789.01 million.
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Free Cash Flow Improvement
Free cash flow deficit improved from $(168.64 million) to $(137.42 million), reflecting better cash management despite challenges.
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Substantial Cash Reserves
Cash and cash equivalents increased to $1.05 billion, providing some liquidity amid financial challenges.
What to watch
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Massive Net Losses Persist
Net loss attributable to shareholders escalated to $2.88 billion, significantly above last year's $75.68 million losses.
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High Debt Levels
Principal amounts of debt totaled $4.13 billion maturing in April 2027, raising liquidity concerns.
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Subscriber Base Decline
Total customer relationships decreased to 4.26 million from 4.51 million YoY, marking a significant loss in market share.
Management's outlook
Outlook deferred to earnings press release / call.
Earlier filings 4
10-K · February 13, 2025
Altice USA (Optimum) is pursuing FTTH buildout and mobile expansion while generating positive free cash flow, but faces customer declines and high leverage that pressured 2024 results. Total revenue fell to…
10-Q · November 5, 2024
Altice USA reported weakening operating results in Q3: revenue declined to $2,227,700 (Q3 2024) from $2,317,200 (Q3 2023) and operating income fell to $444,593 from $492,565. The company posted a net loss attributable…
10-Q · May 2, 2024
Altice USA reported Q1 revenue of $2,250,935 (down $43,043 or -1.9% vs Q1 2023). Operating income fell to $393,154 (down $31,976 or -7.5%) and diluted EPS moved to a loss of $(0.05) from $0.06 a year ago. Operating cash…
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