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11/19/2025

WeShop Holdings Limited (WSHP) is up more than 100% this week since debuting on the Nasdaq in a direct listing of shares.

The UK-based social commerce platform allows consumers to earn shares in the company through their shopping activity and referrals. Users earn WePoints for shopping or making referrals, which can then be converted into shares of WeShop (WSHP).

The London-based company's concept emerged in the early 2010s, led by Chairman Richard Griffiths, who envisioned a disruptive model that turned shopping and referrals into real equity for users. Griffith and the other founders believe traditional online shopping platforms concentrate wealth at the top, leaving the actual customers unrewarded.

Looking ahead, the company plans to launch its app in the U.S. market, providing shoppers what is says will be a seamless shopping experience along with the opportunity to create ownership. In the UK, WeShop (WSHP) already partners with major retailers such as John Lewis, eBay, Selfridges, ASOS, Expedia, British Airways, TEMU, Shein, and many more. The company has completed over $140 million of sales in its UK pilot.

Trading on WeShop (WSHP) opened at $20.02 on November 14. In Wednesday morning trading, shares were up 48% to $49.00.

Midterm years since 1950 typically bring large pullbacks for the S&P 500 (SP500), with an average of -17.5%.But analyzin...
11/17/2025

Midterm years since 1950 typically bring large pullbacks for the S&P 500 (SP500), with an average of -17.5%.

But analyzing the large corrections seen from 1950 through 2022, the average return one year later for the S&P 500 (SP500) is +31.7%.

“History says don't panic. Since 1950, every midterm year bottom in U.S. stocks has been followed by a powerful rebound, averaging gains of more than 30% over the next 12 months,” said Ryan Detrick, chief market strategist at Carson Group.

One of the largest peak-to-trough stock market bottoms during midterm years was 1962. The S&P 500 (SP500) was -25.9% on June 26, when stocks had their low, and 12 months later the index returned +32.7%.

In 2002, the S&P 500 (SP500) bottomed -33.8% peak-to-trough to later return +33.7% one year later.

So far this year, the S&P 500’s (SP500) lowest point was on April 8, and as of Nov. 14, the index has recovered +37.8%, with a year-to-date gain of +14.5%.

Here is a detailed look at the midterm years’ bottom and returns after the corrections 12 months later:

11/16/2025

Global oil demand is projected to grow through at least 2040, driven by rising energy needs and ongoing challenges in scaling low-carbon technology and infrastructure, analysts at Goldman Sachs said in a report this week, a year after the bank predicted a peak by 2034.

Goldman's above-consensus outlook came just days after the International Energy Agency said oil demand would continue to grow over the next several decades, and a year after predicting demand would peak by the end of the decade.

The bank forecast global oil demand will grow to 113 million bbl/day in 2040 from 103.5 million bbl/day in 2024, with annual average oil demand growth to remain solid at ~900,000 bbl/day in 2025-30, before slowing gradually to 100,000 bbl/day by 2040, with a likely long plateau in the early 2040s.

Key factors Goldman cited for its view include limited alternatives for jet fuel and petrochemicals due to technology bottlenecks, an indirect boost from AI-driven gross domestic product growth, and an overall increase in global energy demand that is expected to outpace the rate at which oil is replaced by low-carbon alternatives.

"We do not assume major breakthroughs in low-carbon technology," analysts Yulia Grigsby and Daan Struyven wrote. "Even for peaking road oil demand, we expect a long plateau after 2030," adding that trucks powered by liquefied natural gas are unlikely to take off outside of China.

Still, the Goldman group cautioned that long-run oil demand forecasts are highly uncertain and tend to be revised significantly, noting risks from faster progress in low-carbon technology and the lingering impact from potential recessions.

11/13/2025

KBC Group NV press release (OTCPK:KBCSY): Q3 GAAP EPS of Є2.44.
Revenue of Є3.04B (+9.0% Y/Y).
Net interest income amounted to 1,527 million euros, up 1% quarter-on-quarter and 10% year-on-year.
"Our liquidity position remained strong, with an LCR of 158% and NSFR of 134%. Our capital base remained robust, with an unfloored fully loaded common equity ratio of 14.9%."
Guidance for full-year 2025 (updated) • Total income: at least +7.5% year-on-year (up from at least 7.0%) • Net interest income: at least 5.95 billion euros (up from 5.85 billion euros), supported by organic loan volume growth of approximately 7.5% (up from at least 6.5%) • Insurance revenues (before reinsurance): at least +7% year-on-year (unchanged) • Operating expenses (excluding bank and insurance taxes): below +2.5% year-on-year (unchanged) • Combined ratio: below 91% (unchanged) • Credit cost ratio: well below the through-the-cycle credit cost ratio of 25-30 basis points (unchanged).
Medium to long-term guidance (as provided with the full year 2024 results) • CAGR total income (2024-2027): at least +6% • CAGR net interest income (2024-2027): at least +5% • CAGR insurance revenues (before reinsurance) (2024-2027): at least +7% • CAGR operating expenses (excluding bank and insurance taxes) (2024-2027): below +3% • Combined ratio: below 91% • Credit cost ratio: well below the through-the-cycle credit cost ratio of 25-30 basis points

11/09/2025

Rumble (RUM) is moving forward with plans to acquire German data-center operator Northern Data (OTC:NDTAF) in an all-stock deal that would value the target below its current market cap of roughly $894 million, Bloomberg News reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the negotiations.

Both companies share backing from Tether Holdings, and the transaction could be announced in the coming days. A successful deal would accelerate Rumble’s (RUM) effort to build out a cloud-computing business alongside its video-streaming platform.

Revised terms, smaller stake
Rumble (RUM) is weighing a reduced exchange ratio of about two Rumble shares for each Northern Data share, down from the 2.319-to-1 ratio floated in August, the sources said. That adjustment means Northern Data shareholders would end up with a smaller stake in the combined business than originally planned.

As part of the deal structure, Tether is expected to waive a significant portion of a €575 million loan previously extended to Northern Data, the people added.

Valuation hit, regulatory scrutiny
The merger was initially presented as a tie-up creating a company worth around $4.5 billion, with Northern Data investors owning roughly one-third of the combined entity. But with shares in both firms falling in recent months, the potential joint valuation has dropped to approximately $2.9 billion, based on Bloomberg calculations.

The transaction has been clouded by the revelation last month of a criminal inquiry into Northern Data (OTC:NDTAF). European prosecutors are examining whether the firm improperly claimed tax incentives by labeling GPU purchases as intended for artificial-intelligence workloads when they were allegedly used for crypto-mining instead.

News of the investigation pressured Northern Data’s (OTC:NDTAF) shares and increased scrutiny around its financing arrangements, including repayment obligations tied to the Tether loan.

Asset sale ahead of deal
Northern Data (OTC:NDTAF) has recently taken steps to shore up liquidity, announcing the sale of its crypto-mining division, Peak Mining, for up to $200 million. The buyer, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the matter, is also linked to Tether.

What are the best safe havens for investors right now?In a recent Seeking Alpha readers poll, 35.7% of respondents chose...
11/08/2025

What are the best safe havens for investors right now?

In a recent Seeking Alpha readers poll, 35.7% of respondents chose dividend stocks as their preferred safe haven, with 22.2% naming gold/precious metals, 18.8% selecting cash, and 14.8% opting for U.S. Treasuries. The remaining respondents chose either corporate bonds or crypto.

Results from Seeking Alpha readers" poll on best investment safe havens right now.
Seeking Alpha readers poll on investment safe havens (Seeking Alpha)

We asked Seeking Alpha analysts Rick Orford, Ragmar Rickberg, and Sandeep Rao for thier picks.

Rick Orford: Right now, the markets are very frothy. The indexes are near their all-time highs, driven by AI spending. Naturally, investors are again asking themselves, is the market about to turn? Naturally, defensive assets like gold, U.S. Treasuries, or dividend stocks help us feel better during times of market uncertainty. Should a recession actually happen, the indexes and interest rates will likely fall.

For those who prefer exposure to equities, quality dividend-growth stocks can be a safe haven during times of uncertainty. Quality dividend-growth stocks, such as those on the Dividend Aristocrats list, tend to provide a proverbial safety net as investors often think twice before selling an income-generating security, even during bouts of volatility.

Ragmar Rikberg: It’s not an easy question to answer, especially as I’m a fan of fundamentals—but in my view, companies with truly attractive fundamentals are hard to find right now. Markets seem to have run a bit ahead of themselves. Companies with low P/E ratios or other seemingly attractive multiples often have underlying issues that aren’t immediately visible.

That said, I think keeping some portion of assets in cash is not a bad idea at all. If a selloff hits, it could be sharp and fast—but it might also end just as quickly, as we saw back in April. Having cash on hand in those moments allows you to buy quality assets at better prices.

My second choice would be U.S. Treasuries or ETFs that track Treasuries. But I’d stick to maturities no longer than 5 to 7 years. Longer-term bonds carry more risk, especially in uncertain rate environments. With these, you currently get a decent yield—around 4%—and if history is any guide, all recent crises (dot-com, subprime, pandemic) have been resolved by printing money and lowering interest rates.

Since bond prices move inversely to rates, holding Treasuries or ETFs like Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF (BND) can result in capital gains in addition to dividends when rates fall. Once rates drop to 2% or lower, it might be time to gradually rotate back into equities.

Some argue Treasuries are risky because of the astronomically high U.S. debt. To lessen that fear, think of it this way: if you borrow from the same jacket, one pocket to another, you’re technically in debt to yourself, no matter how large the number is. Of course, that's not a straightforward explanation; there are foreign holders of U.S. debt, although their share has gradually declined over the years, which could actually be a positive dynamic when viewed from a certain angle.

The simplest way to illustrate this is by looking at Japan, whose public debt-to-GDP ratio hovers around 230% (U.S. has around 120-130%). By simple logic, Japan should have been insolvent decades ago. Yet it continues to function remarkably well, largely because most of its debt is held domestically—making it more of a technical issue than a real threat.

In short, I believe cash and short-term U.S. Treasuries remain the safest harbors during periods of heightened uncertainty.

Sandeep Rao: The U.S. has been in a recession for a while, albeit not definitionally. Since the global financial crisis, the U.S. government, like many others, has progressively diluted/reformulated the metrics employed as recessionary indicators. Rather than treat the word "recession" as a call to action for everyone to join hands to enact corrective action, the ongoing political discourse has made it a scarlet letter. Politicians live and die on how they're perceived, and that is particularly true for the current administration.

The revelation of the "Circular AI Deal Machine" helped accelerate the unspooling of the AI hype dominating U.S. markets for nearly two years now. Unfortunately, the involvement of semiconductor manufacturers somewhat confounds the issue since electronics are central to any modern economy now. There's a lot about the technicalities of AI models that retail investors (and indeed many professional investors) who are vocal champions of AI investments simply don't understand. If they did, there would have been more caution, and the hype wouldn't be so pronounced. Tickers aren't sports teams; there's no need to wear them as "your" team's colors.

If a recession were to be called either by the Fed or by the bulk of market conviction, cross-asset/cross-market correlations would, for a period, go to 1 (and bearish) before breaking down again. The instruments that would be less affected would likely be the classics: gold and financials. However, there is cause to be wary of financials this time since there are, to paraphrase Jamie Dimon, a bunch of trillion-dollar "cockroaches" in the private credit market.

Among gold instruments, Themes Gold Miners ETF (AUMI) is particularly interesting, since it effectively taps into both gold prices and the conviction held in gold mining companies. Of its peers, it seems to have a slightly better historical trajectory.

If investment in the market is essential, the likes of Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF (RSP) would be an interesting choice. If/when tech deflates, it would match the rest of the market. The likes of RSP would be the optimal choice for holdings during the recessionary year (or years) before all-new convictions and bets are formed and made.

11/07/2025

Management View
Keith Schroeder, Interim Co-CEO and CFO, highlighted the closure of the Professional division sale for $96.5 million in cash plus a $2.5 million working capital adjustment, noting "we paid off the company's outstanding debt of approximately $46 million" and declared a special cash dividend of $2 per share, returning $22.4 million to shareholders. Cash balances post-dividend were approximately $20 million. Schroeder announced a $5 million stock buyback plan, stating that "purchasing stock at current prices is a good investment for the company and reflects our confidence in BGSF's long-term strategy."
Schroeder explained that BGSF is taking "aggressive actions to reduce head office G&A expenses when the TSA period ends" with a target of approximately $11 million annually and has engaged an external consulting firm to review the company’s structure and compensation programs. Implementation of these recommendations is set to occur after the transition services agreement with INSPYR ends in early 2026.
Kelly Brown, Interim Co-CEO, reported that Property Management third quarter revenues were $26.9 million, down 9.8% year-over-year but improved sequentially by 14.4%. Brown outlined findings from a market study, emphasizing BGSF’s position as one of a few national-scale firms and the identification of "actionable operational performance improvements as well as near- and longer-term expansion opportunities to capture a meaningful share of a growing $1 billion-plus addressable market."
Brown stated that "based on our strategic initiatives and internal forecasting, we believe that 2026 revenues will grow compared to 2025" and detailed ongoing investments in AI to accelerate sales and hiring processes, with continued rollout over the next two quarters.
Schroeder confirmed, "Gross profit and margins in the third quarter were $9.7 million compared to $10.7 million and 35.9% as a percentage of sales in both periods."
Outlook
Brown communicated that the company expects 2026 revenues to grow compared to 2025, leveraging findings from the strategic review and technology investments to drive sustainable growth. The company continues to target an annual head office G&A expense of approximately $11 million. There were no explicit updates to EPS or revenue guidance.
Management reiterated the expectation for financial results to remain "somewhat noisy for the next couple of quarters as we transition."
Financial Results
Third quarter Property Management revenues were reported at $26.9 million, representing a 9.8% decline year-over-year but a 14.4% sequential improvement. Gross profit was $9.7 million and gross margins were 35.9% of sales. SG&A expenses for the quarter were $10.2 million, including $482,000 in strategic restructuring costs. Adjusted EBITDA reached $980,000 or 3.6% of revenue. The company reported a third quarter GAAP net loss from continuing operations of ($0.28) per diluted share and a positive non-GAAP adjusted EPS from continuing operations of $0.08 per share. Consolidated adjusted EPS for the quarter was $0.08 per share. Net cash used by continuing operating activities during the first nine months of 2025 was $1.8 million.
Q&A
William Dezellem, Tieton Capital Management, LLC, asked about the internal evaluation process with the consultant. Kelly Brown responded that the research included surveys and interviews with clients and competitors and validated the addressable market size. Brown said, "we were able to identify more firmly what the addressable market we would anticipate to be both right now and in the coming years."
Dezellem requested outcomes from the research. Brown explained that the findings provided clarity on market share and areas with the most growth potential, helping strategic planning.
Dezellem inquired about new learnings from the study given Brown's industry experience. Brown noted the evolving ways client partners consume talent and the importance of technology in talent acquisition, stating that the study "helped us understand is how some of our client partners want to consume talent, what is their appetite for leaning on providers such as us, how can we better partner with their internal talent acquisition teams."
Sentiment Analysis
Analysts maintained a neutral and inquisitive tone, seeking details about the consultant's findings and implications for strategic planning. No overt skepticism or negative sentiment was present.
Management’s tone during prepared remarks remained confident when describing the sale, capital allocation, and strategic roadmap. Brown and Schroeder presented the findings and future plans with optimism, while acknowledging industry challenges. In the Q&A, Brown was forthcoming and detailed in responses, emphasizing evolution and opportunity.
Compared to the previous quarter, management’s tone showed increased confidence following the division sale and strategic review, shifting from caution to a more forward-looking stance. Analysts’ tone was consistently neutral across both quarters.
Quarter-over-Quarter Comparison
The current quarter saw the closure of the Professional division sale and the announcement of a $5 million stock buyback, both absent in the prior quarter.
Sequential revenue growth improved more sharply in Q3, while the year-over-year decline persisted. Management reaffirmed its focus on reducing G&A expenses, updating the target to approximately $11 million annually (previously $10 million), and continued to highlight the impact of the TSA period on expenses.
Analysts in both quarters focused on company strategy, cost controls, and market opportunity. The Q3 call gave more attention to market research outcomes and the company’s refined road map.
Management’s confidence increased in Q3, especially regarding the firm’s competitive positioning and long-term growth potential, versus the more cautious outlook last quarter.
Risks and Concerns
Management noted cost pressures on property owners and increased competition in certain markets as key challenges.
Schroeder cautioned that financial results will be "somewhat noisy for the next couple of quarters as we transition," emphasizing continued cost reductions and ongoing payments for transition services.
Brown highlighted the need to align cost structure with projected revenues and acknowledged industry environment challenges.
Final Takeaway
BGSF completed the divestiture of its Professional division, eliminated outstanding debt, declared a special dividend, and announced a $5 million buyback, signaling a renewed focus on its Property Management business. The company is leveraging an external market study to refine strategy and drive growth initiatives in a $1 billion-plus market, with management projecting revenue growth in 2026. Sequential revenue improvement and ongoing investments in AI tools underline BGSF’s commitment to operational performance and market positioning, though management cautions that near-term results may remain volatile during the transition period.

11/04/2025

Uniti Group targets 3.5M homes and 1.25M fiber subs by 2029 as hyperscaler demand drives record bookings
Earnings Call Insights: Uniti Group Inc. (UNIT) Q3 2025

Management View
Kenneth Gunderman, President, CEO & Director, opened by highlighting the completed merger with Windstream, stating Uniti is now positioned as "the premier insurgent fiber provider" and outlining a continued strategy focused on building fiber into unique locations, operational excellence, and a customer-obsessed approach. Gunderman reported "strong improving trends," including a 2.5x increase in third-party fiber build crews since the merger and plans to reach approximately 400 crews by Q2 2026. He emphasized early operational improvements at Kinetic, with October delivering the "highest first call resolution ever," a "record low dispatch rate," and "record low for fiber repeat trouble tickets."
Gunderman shared that Q3 saw "strong fiber revenue growth of 13%, the highest number of fiber gross adds ever, and the highest net adds in 2 years at Kinetic." He added that 85% of the fiber footprint is now multi-gig capable and stated, "almost 80% of total revenue today is from core fiber businesses, while nearly 40%...is from fiber." Homes passed and fiber subs grew 11% and 17% year-over-year, respectively, and Uniti is on path to "3.5 million homes and 1.25 million fiber subs by 2029."
Gunderman called out record bookings in Fiber Infrastructure, notably with hyperscalers, and said the opportunity in wholesale fiber is "generational in nature." He stated, "our scaled national footprint gives us terrific lease-up potential, driving our blended cash yields to 34%, the highest we've ever seen."
Gunderman updated the total addressable market for AI and hyperscalers, now assessing it as "approximately 50% higher than what we originally estimated at the beginning of this year," and signaled visibility into "at least 3 years of strong value-accretive deal flow."
Paul Bullington, Senior EVP & CFO, reported, "we expanded our fiber network to pass an additional 56,000 homes with fiber, ending the quarter with 1.8 million homes passed. Kinetic also added 24,000 net new fiber subscribers during the third quarter, ending the quarter with 507,000 total fiber subscribers." He noted "Kinetic Consumer fiber revenue grew 26% year-over-year during the quarter," and MRR bookings across Uniti and Windstream reached "$1.6 million, the second highest level in over 2 years."
Bullington highlighted "fiber pe*******on of almost 29% during the quarter was up 50 basis points sequentially...while fiber ARPU increased 10% year-over-year."
Bullington presented the 2025 as-reported outlook: "we continue to expect revenues and contribution margin to be $945 million and $385 million, respectively" for Kinetic, and for Fiber Infrastructure, "revenues and contribution margin to be $1.1 billion and $770 million, respectively."
He stated, "our debt is currently yielding around 8% on a blended basis, a 450-basis point improvement," and recent refinancing will save "close to $60 million in annual interest expense."
Outlook
Bullington detailed updated 2025 guidance, maintaining Kinetic revenue targets at $945 million and Fiber Infrastructure at $1.1 billion. Net CapEx for Kinetic was reduced to $450 million from $510 million, primarily due to the reduction in homes passed target. The company expects to end 2025 with 1.9 million homes passed and approximately 536,000 fiber subs.
Bullington reiterated, "we expect consolidated revenue and adjusted EBITDA of $2.2 billion and $1.1 billion at the midpoint of our 2025 outlook with consolidated net CapEx of $805 million."
Management stated they "expect to fully catch up" on fiber build pace by 2026, reaffirming the longer-term targets mentioned by Gunderman.
Financial Results
Bullington reported, "Consolidated pro forma revenue was down approximately 6% year-over-year during the quarter, primarily driven by the continued decline in legacy TDM services and Uniti Solutions," but noted "Fiber Infrastructure growing 3% year-over-year and Kinetic Fiber-based revenue ... growing 17% year-over-year."
The blended cost per passing over the life of the build program is expected to be $750 to $850.
Bullington discussed capital structure improvements, with "pro forma combined net leverage was 5.55x, and we still expect to end the year with a combined net leverage of between 5.5x and 6x."
Q&A
Gregory Williams, TD Cowen, questioned hyperscaler deal mechanics and ABS financing. Gunderman explained, "demand is outpacing supply," and said, "the deals that we're seeing from hyperscalers...have always run the spectrum all the way from greenfield builds...to selling existing capacity." Bullington clarified, "we will raise additional capital...we think ABS will definitely have a role to play with regard to financing the build plan at Kinetic."
Frank Louthan, Raymond James, asked about wavelength market share and Kinetic team structure. Gunderman responded, "we're starting to get into the wave market because we...felt like lighting those unique routes could give us...an opportunity for us to take share," and said, "with 5% of the market today, we've got a nice amount of upside." John Harrobin, President of Kinetic, added, "We have an active search right now for a construction lead...and there's probably going to be a few additions we need to make."
Michael Rollins, Citi, queried forward growth trends and strategic asset reviews. Gunderman indicated, "the growth trajectory in the fiber business at Kinetic is very predictable" and noted ongoing asset sale and joint venture evaluations. Bullington expected "mid-single-digit growth" for Fiber Infrastructure and "flat to low single-digit growth" for Kinetic.
Richard Choe, JPMorgan, asked about timing for hyperscaler deals and Kinetic fiber churn. Gunderman stated, "the next couple, several quarters, you're probably going to see the bigger deals...start showing up in revenue and EBITDA." Harrobin detailed churn reduction tactics and said, "we might be increasing your rate a few dollars, but we're also going to double your speed in some cases."
David Barden, New Street Research, asked about build strategy and pe*******on curves. Harrobin described the shift to "predominantly external" construction and multi-year volume agreements. He explained market-specific pe*******on tactics, referencing experience from Frontier.
Brendan Lynch, Barclays, probed home passings pace and MDU opportunity. Harrobin attributed delays to permitting and said, "we're really confident that in first quarter, we'll catch up." Gunderman and Harrobin both highlighted the untapped potential for MDUs.
Matthew Griffiths, BofA Securities, focused on ARPU and net add ARPU trends. Harrobin confirmed, "there's a correlation between churn and ARPU," and outlined plans to drive ARPU through speed upgrades, more services, and targeted pricing.
Sentiment Analysis
Analysts maintained a probing and at times skeptical tone, pressing for details on hyperscaler deal timing, growth sustainability, churn management, and capital funding. Repeated follow-ups on build-out pace and ARPU suggested concern about ex*****on risk and growth durability.
Management's tone was confident and at times defensive, particularly in addressing questions about growth inflection timing and capital structure. Phrases like "we are now firmly on the same path post our merger with Windstream" and "we are extremely well-positioned" reflected strong optimism. During Q&A, the team elaborated at length on strategy shifts, market opportunity, and team changes, signaling confidence in ex*****on. Compared with the previous quarter, management's confidence remained high, while analysts' tone grew more focused on near-term ex*****on and operational risks.
Quarter-over-Quarter Comparison
The current quarter emphasized the completed Windstream merger and immediate traction in fiber growth, compared to the previous quarter's focus on the strategic rationale and regulatory environment. Current guidance for Kinetic homes passed by year-end was reduced to 1.9 million from the previous quarter's 2 million, with management now expecting to "fully catch up in 2026."
The outlook for consumer fiber revenue and subscriber growth at Kinetic remained consistent, while targets for construction cost per passing and net CapEx were refined downward for the near term. Management continued to highlight progress in capital structure efficiency and interest expense reduction.
Analysts intensified their focus on ex*****on timelines, churn, ARPU sustainability, and progress on asset optimization, reflecting a shift from prior strategic questions to more granular operational concerns.
Management reiterated optimism about hyperscaler demand and revenue inflection, now stating the AI and hyperscaler addressable market is "approximately 50% higher" than previously estimated.
Risks and Concerns
Management acknowledged ongoing headwinds from legacy TDM services and Uniti Solutions, which are expected to "weigh on consolidated revenue and EBITDA."
Kinetic's fiber build pace was behind plan at merger close, with delays attributed to permitting and project readiness, although management expects to catch up in Q1 2026.
Elevated churn in Kinetic fiber, driven by cable competition and policy changes, is being addressed through operational and pricing initiatives. Harrobin warned that churn rates may see "about a 16-basis point pressure" in Q4 due to policy changes.
The company expects leverage to remain above long-term targets during the ongoing investment phase.
Final Takeaway
Uniti Group's third quarter 2025 call highlighted rapid operational integration post-merger with Windstream, robust demand from hyperscalers, and a strategic pivot to accelerate fiber build-out through external partnerships. Management reaffirmed long-term fiber growth targets and outlined multiple initiatives to address churn, ARPU, and capital structure, while acknowledging near-term pressures from legacy services and build delays. The leadership team emphasized strong confidence in capturing generational fiber infrastructure opportunities, with clear financial targets and a focus on operational ex*****on in the quarters ahead.

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