NYSE$WOW

WideOpenWest Inc · Q1 2022 earnings

Q1 2022 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

WideOpenWest's first quarter results for 2022 were announced, highlighting growth in high-speed data revenue and improved pro forma adjusted EBITDA margins.

WideOpenWest (WOW!) reported its Q1 2022 results, showcasing a 4% increase in high-speed data revenue, reaching $100.1 million, and a pro forma adjusted EBITDA increase of 8% to $66.4 million. The company's pro forma adjusted EBITDA margin improved to 38.0%.

  • Total Revenue from continuing operations was $174.6 million, a decrease of 4% compared to Q1 2021.
  • High-Speed Data (HSD) Revenue from continuing operations totaled $100.1 million, a 4% increase year-over-year.
  • Net Income from continuing operations was $5.7 million for the quarter.
  • Pro Forma Adjusted EBITDA was $66.4 million, up 8% compared to the first quarter of 2021.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$175M

Previous: $286M-39.0%
EPS (adj)

$0.07

Previous: $0.11-36.4%
Net Income

$5.7M

Previous: $9.6M-40.6%
Operating Income

$4.6M

Previous: $41.3M-88.9%
Gross Profit

$87.3M

Previous: $148M-41.1%
Cash & Equivalents

$191M

Previous: $36.1M+428.3%
Total Assets

$1.9B

Previous: $2.51B-24.1%
Stock-Based Comp

$5.7M

Previous: $3.1M+83.9%

Revenue & EPS history

WideOpenWest · Revenue · Quarterly

$175M

Q1 2022-39%vs Q1 2021
Beat estimate in 11 of 16 quarters(69%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

WideOpenWest · $175M total across 5 segments · Q1 2022

  • HSD
    $100M-34.4%
  • Video
    $48.6M-47.9%
  • Telephony
    $13.3M-39.0%
  • Other Revenue
    $7.3M-40.7%
  • Other Business Services
    $5.3M-14.5%

Forward guidance

WOW! provided guidance for Q2 2022 and full year 2022.

Tailwinds

  • HSD Revenue for Q2 2022 is expected to be between $104.0 - $107.0 million.
  • Total Revenue for Q2 2022 is projected to be $177.0 - $180.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 2022 is anticipated to be $68.0 - $71.0 million.
  • HSD Revenue for the full year 2022 is guided to be $427.0 - $430.0 million.
  • Total Revenue for the full year 2022 is expected to be $708.0 - $711.0 million.

Headwinds

  • Adjusted EBITDA for the full year 2022 is expected to be $281.0 - $284.0 million.
  • HSD net additions for Q2 2022 are projected to be 1,000 - 2,000.
  • HSD net additions for the full year 2022 are expected to be 14,000 - 17,000.
  • Capital Expenditures from continuing operations totaled $42.1 million.
  • Total outstanding amount of long-term debt and finance lease obligations was $740.3 million.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 8 quarterly earnings reports

Historical avg

-2.2%

Avg return

Earnings day

+7.0%

Avg return

5 days after

+8.1%

Avg return

30 days after

38%

15 / 40 earnings

Positive

+47.8%

Q2 2025

Best reaction

-58.7%

Q3 2023

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q4 2025
Q3 2025+0.2%-0.2%+0.6%
Q2 2025+47.8%+48.4%+50.4%
Q1 2025+0.0%+0.7%-4.1%
Q4 2024-1.0%+13.4%+1.7%
Q3 2024+7.0%+7.8%-1.2%
Q2 2024-0.2%+1.9%+5.6%
Q1 2024-3.9%-3.7%+7.0%
Q4 2023-8.4%-12.4%+4.9%
Q3 2023-58.7%
Q2 2023-4.3%
Q1 2023-24.4%
Q4 2022+2.0%
Q3 2022-22.6%
Q2 2022+3.7%
Q1 2022-2.1%
Q4 2021-3.3%
Q3 2021-3.9%
Q2 2021+5.2%
Q1 2021+6.7%
Q4 2020+6.5%
Q3 2020+9.2%
Q2 2020+17.4%
Q1 2020-13.4%
Q4 2019-15.4%
Q3 2019+5.8%
Q2 2019-5.2%
Q1 2019-3.8%
Q4 2018-5.4%
Q3 2018+4.3%
Q2 2018+16.4%
Q1 2018+29.5%
Q1 2017+29.5%
Q4 2017-23.7%
Q4 2015-23.7%
Q1 2016-23.7%
Q3 2016-14.5%
Q3 2017-14.5%
Q2 2016-0.9%
Q2 2017-0.9%
Q4 2016-0.9%

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