Cable One Reports Decline in Q1 2025 Earnings

Cable ONE, Inc ( (CABO) ) has released its Q1 earnings. Here is a breakdown of the information Cable ONE, Inc presented to its investors.

Cable One, Inc., a leading broadband communications provider, delivers services to over a million residential and business customers across 24 states, focusing on innovation and reliability in the telecommunications industry.

In its first quarter of 2025, Cable One reported a decline in financial performance compared to the previous year, with revenues dropping to $380.6 million from $404.3 million, and net income falling sharply to $2.6 million from $37.4 million. The company is navigating through a challenging phase with decreased residential data and video revenues.

Key financial metrics highlighted a 5.9% decrease in total revenues, driven by a reduction in residential data subscribers and a decrease in average revenue per unit. Business data revenues showed a slight increase, indicating growth in the carrier and enterprise fiber segments. The company also reported a significant decrease in net cash provided by operating activities, down by 29.4% year-over-year.

Despite the challenges, Cable One has made strategic moves such as repaying $40 million under its revolving credit facility and suspending its quarterly cash dividend to focus on debt reduction and reinvestment in growth initiatives. The company maintains a robust liquidity position with $977 million available for borrowing.

Looking ahead, Cable One’s management remains committed to executing a multi-year plan aimed at achieving sustained profitable growth, leveraging its strong infrastructure and customer-centric approach to drive long-term success in a competitive market.