NASDAQ$ATNI

ATN International Inc · Q4 2020 earnings

Q4 2020 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

ATN reported a solid finish to a year of positive operating performance with strong international telecom results and strategic investments in US telecom.

ATN International reported a 10% increase in Q4 consolidated revenues, reaching $123.7 million. However, the company experienced an operating loss of $14.7 million and a net loss attributable to ATN's stockholders of $20.5 million, largely due to a loss on the sale of a majority ownership in its India-based solar business. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 7% to $30.5 million.

  • Consolidated revenues increased by 10% year-over-year to $123.7 million.
  • Operating loss was $14.7 million, impacted by a loss on the sale of a solar business.
  • Adjusted EBITDA increased by 7% year-over-year to $30.5 million.
  • Net loss attributable to ATN’s stockholders was $20.5 million, or $1.29 per share.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$124M

Previous: $112M+10.4%
EPS (adj)

-$1.29

Previous: -$0.07-1742.9%
Adjusted EBITDA

$30.5M

Previous: $28.5M+7.0%
Capital Expenditures

$24.7M

Previous: $23.2M+6.1%
Free Cash Flow

-$9.97M

Previous: $7.82M-227.5%
Net Income

-$20.5M

Previous: -$9.8M-109.2%
Operating Income

-$14.7M

Previous: -$1.7M-764.7%
Gross Profit

$65.9M

Previous: $63.2M+4.3%
Cash & Equivalents

$104M

Previous: $162M-36.0%
Total Assets

$1.08B

Previous: $1.13B-4.2%
Stock-Based Comp

$1.3M

Previous: $1.5M-13.2%

Revenue & EPS history

ATN · Revenue · Quarterly

$124M

Q4 2020+10.4%vs Q4 2019
Beat estimate in 12 of 16 quarters(75%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

ATN · $123M total across 2 segments · Q4 2020

  • International Telecom
    $83.8M
  • US Telecom
    $38.7M

Forward guidance

ATN anticipates further improvements in International Telecom results as markets reopen and tourism returns. US Telecom expects higher operating expenses in 2021 due to private network development and infrastructure expansion. Capital expenditures are projected at $45-55 million for International Telecom and $40-50 million for US Telecom in 2021.

Tailwinds

  • Further improvements expected in International Telecom as markets reopen and tourism returns.
  • Alaska Communications acquisition expected to provide opportunities for revenue synergies.
  • Focus on expanding network infrastructure and leveraging operating platform for growth.
  • Expects approximately 65% of the total build to be constructed and operational by the end 2021.
  • Expects to receive approximately $20.1 million over 10 years to provide broadband coverage to over 10,000 households.

Headwinds

  • US Telecom anticipates higher operating expenses in 2021 due to private network development and infrastructure expansion.
  • FirstNet construction delays due to pandemic-related restrictions.
  • Increased operating costs expected in 2021 to service CARES and FirstNet sites.
  • Expects to increase annual net spending on private network business to $12.0 million in 2021.
  • Lower EBITDA expected for US Telecom segment in 2021 compared to 2020.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2020

Historical avgQ4 2020

-1.3%

Avg return

Earnings day

-3.6%

Avg return

5 days after

-1.0%

Avg return

30 days after

48%

31 / 65 earnings

Positive

+20.8%

Q2 2018

Best reaction

-31.7%

Q1 2024

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026+0.5%-0.9%+1.7%
Q4 2025-16.7%-18.0%-8.5%
Q3 2025-3.1%-6.7%+37.6%
Q1 2025-15.4%-6.3%-19.7%
Q4 2024+6.8%+20.7%+9.6%
Q3 2024-27.7%-35.0%-36.2%
Q2 2024+14.6%+18.9%+17.9%
Q1 2024-31.7%-30.0%-16.7%
Q4 2023-22.0%-1.9%-15.9%
Q3 2023-9.9%-12.9%-7.7%
Q2 2023-1.0%-1.1%-1.6%
Q1 2023-2.9%-5.8%-1.4%
Q4 2022-13.4%-11.5%-17.9%
Q3 2022+4.2%+11.7%+21.6%
Q2 2022-5.1%+0.4%+5.7%
Q1 2022+1.1%-1.8%+10.2%
Q4 2021+1.0%-2.9%+14.6%
Q3 2021-7.1%-5.0%-6.8%
Q2 2021-1.0%-2.8%+3.3%
Q1 2021-1.0%-4.2%-0.8%
Q4 2020-1.7%+6.1%+2.9%
Q3 2020+2.9%+5.7%+14.0%
Q2 2020+4.1%-1.6%+3.8%
Q1 2020-11.8%-20.4%-15.7%
Q4 2019+1.2%-2.2%-6.5%
Q3 2019+10.4%+10.0%-3.0%
Q2 2019+0.4%-1.4%-9.1%
Q1 2019+3.8%+0.7%+1.4%
Q4 2018-23.1%-26.8%-28.6%
Q3 2018+10.6%+10.8%+13.8%
Q2 2018+20.8%+17.5%+36.3%
Q1 2018-7.6%-20.0%-20.7%
Q4 2017+7.3%+12.3%+7.2%
Q3 2017+2.1%-1.4%+12.7%
Q2 2017-9.1%-10.8%-9.1%
Q1 2017-0.7%-6.1%-11.0%
Q4 2016-6.2%-10.0%-11.4%
Q3 2016+1.8%+2.6%+12.5%
Q2 2016-7.6%-9.3%-18.6%
Q1 2016-0.5%
Q4 2015-6.3%
Q3 2015-7.6%
Q2 2015-0.6%
Q1 2015-3.3%
Q4 2014+4.3%
Q3 2014+2.0%
Q2 2014+8.9%
Q1 2014-4.1%
Q4 2013-0.6%
Q3 2013-2.5%
Q2 2013-3.3%
Q1 2013+1.9%
Q4 2012+8.1%
Q3 2012+6.4%
Q2 2012+12.9%
Q1 2011-5.6%
Q1 2012+18.3%
Q4 2011+1.1%
Q4 2009+1.1%
Q3 2011-4.6%
Q3 2010-4.6%
Q4 2010+6.7%
Q2 2010+6.7%
Q2 2011+6.7%
Q1 2010+2.7%

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