Tucows Inc (TCX)
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Tucows
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Rating:42Neutral
Price Target:
$15.50
▼(-34.98% Downside)
Action:ReiteratedDate:02/26/26
The score is primarily weighed down by balance-sheet stress (higher debt, negative equity) and continued negative cash flow/net losses despite a notable operating turnaround. Technicals also reflect a bearish trend below major moving averages. Earnings-call commentary adds uncertainty around 2026 margins and liquidity until deleveraging and the Ting divestiture improve financial flexibility.
Positive Factors
Improving operating margins
Material operating improvement in 2025 shows core businesses can scale profitably: higher EBITDA and a positive EBIT margin indicate operating leverage and service economics that can sustainably cover operating costs and support long-term profitability if revenue growth and cost discipline persist.
Negative Factors
High leverage and negative equity
A stretched capital structure with rising debt and negative equity raises refinancing and covenant risk. Persistent negative equity limits financial flexibility, amplifies interest expense sensitivity to rates, and constrains strategic options such as M&A or large reinvestments over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Improving operating margins
Material operating improvement in 2025 shows core businesses can scale profitably: higher EBITDA and a positive EBIT margin indicate operating leverage and service economics that can sustainably cover operating costs and support long-term profitability if revenue growth and cost discipline persist.
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Tucows (TCX) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$170.94M
Dividend YieldN/A
Average Volume (3M)24.53K
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta (1Y)0.75
Revenue Growth8.03%
EPS Growth-5.09%
CountryUS
Employees765
SectorTechnology
Sector Strength88
IndustrySoftware - Infrastructure
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.73
Shares Outstanding11,128,972
10 Day Avg. Volume37,560
30 Day Avg. Volume24,532
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.10
Price to Book (P/B)-1.51
Price to Sales (P/S)0.64
P/FCF Ratio-10.85
Enterprise Value/Market Cap4.71
Enterprise Value/Revenue2.06
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit8.94
Enterprise Value/Ebitda25.05
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)$495.00M
Tucows Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Tucows Inc. provides network access, domain name registration, email, mobile telephony, and other Internet services in Canada, the United States, and Europe. It operates through three segments: Fiber Internet Services, Mobile Services, and Domain ...
How the Company Makes Money
Tucows makes money mainly through (1) broadband service revenue and (2) domain registration services. Ting Internet generates recurring revenue from monthly subscriptions paid by residential and business customers for fiber internet access; revenu...
Tucows Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Tucows Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Feb 12, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:May 07, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call balanced positive operational actions (ongoing divestiture process, active deleveraging, $20.9M unrestricted cash, disciplined capital allocation and targeted investments to grow Wavelo) against material near‑term uncertainties (Wavelo adjusted EBITDA margin expected to decline year‑over‑year, uncertainty around fee impacts from the Ting process, fully annualized 2025 investments pressuring 2026 margins, and limited liquidity excluding Ting). Management emphasizes conservative planning and focus on strengthening the balance sheet while acknowledging risks tied to the Ting divestiture outcome.Positive Updates
Ting Divestiture Process Ongoing
Management reports the Ting asset sale process is ongoing and has not been delayed by recent market volatility; the company remains deeply engaged with financial advisers and is working through diligence and stakeholder coordination.
Negative Updates
Wavelo Adjusted EBITDA Margin Expected to Decline Year‑over‑Year
Management disclosed that Wavelo's adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be down year‑over‑year in 2026 guidance. Drivers cited include potential reduction of fees tied to Ting Fiber and mobile customers and the full annualization of mid‑2025 investments. No specific percentage decline was provided.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Positive
Negative
Ting Divestiture Process Ongoing
Management reports the Ting asset sale process is ongoing and has not been delayed by recent market volatility; the company remains deeply engaged with financial advisers and is working through diligence and stakeholder coordination.
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Company Guidance
The company’s guidance reiterated that the Ting divestiture process is ongoing and not delayed by market volatility, that Wavelo’s adjusted EBITDA margin is expected to be down year‑over‑year under 2026 guidance (driven in part by potential reductions in fees related to Ting Fiber and mobile customers and by investments made mid‑2025 that are now fully annualized in 2026), and that capital allocation will remain conservative with an annual buyback authorization (no commitment to repurchase) evaluated against return thresholds and liquidity; liquidity excluding Ting is approximately $20.9 million of unrestricted cash, syndicated debt paydown is ongoing (with each dollar repaid increasing borrowing capacity up to the committed limit), and management is focused on consistent free cash flow generation, further deleveraging and improving consolidated free cash flow and adjusted EBITDA to enhance borrowing capacity.Tucows Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
46
Neutral
Balance Sheet
18
Very Negative
Cash Flow
22
Negative
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 390.30M | 362.27M | 339.34M | 321.14M | 304.34M |
| Gross Profit | 90.19M | 83.03M | 108.86M | 78.25M | 78.29M |
| EBITDA | 225.41M | -1.82M | -12.19M | 26.38M | 39.88M |
| Net Income | -75.82M | -109.86M | -96.20M | -27.57M | 3.36M |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 730.91M | 758.80M | 798.43M | 664.75M | 539.60M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 46.76M | 56.90M | 92.69M | 23.50M | 9.11M |
| Total Debt | 681.73M | 513.12M | 568.29M | 256.01M | 205.75M |
| Total Liabilities | 895.11M | 854.10M | 788.55M | 568.09M | 424.50M |
| Stockholders Equity | -164.20M | -95.30M | 9.88M | 96.66M | 115.09M |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | -22.87M | -76.20M | -97.35M | -117.62M | -44.31M |
| Operating Cash Flow | -5.76M | -19.75M | -4.77M | 19.88M | 29.64M |
| Investing Cash Flow | 2.16M | -56.49M | -92.58M | -137.49M | -101.98M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -5.39M | 44.50M | 178.84M | 132.01M | 73.14M |
Tucows Technical Analysis
Negative
23.84
Price Trends
18.04
Negative
20.19
Negative
19.72
Negative
Market Momentum
-0.08
Negative
49.33
Neutral
72.63
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For TCX, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 23.84 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 16.58, above the 50-day MA of 18.04, and above the 200-day MA of 19.72, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.08 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 49.33 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 72.63 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for TCX.
Tucows Risk Analysis
Tucows disclosed 22 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Tucows reported the most risks in the "Legal & Regulatory" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Tucows Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
70 Outperform | $24.75B | 27.19 | -40.40% | 0.94% | 5.47% | -0.03% | |
70 Outperform | $18.16B | -424.02 | -2.41% | ― | 20.93% | 68.47% | |
67 Neutral | $18.98B | -232.70 | -3.48% | ― | 23.24% | -8.83% | |
66 Neutral | $10.57B | 19.20 | 384.19% | ― | 8.79% | -55.15% | |
64 Neutral | $11.99B | 63.23 | 3.45% | ― | 12.12% | ― | |
61 Neutral | $37.18B | 12.37 | -10.20% | 1.83% | 8.50% | -7.62% | |
42 Neutral | $170.94M | -2.83 | 56.35% | ― | 8.03% | -5.09% |
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