Optimum Communications, Inc.

Optimum Communications, Inc. (OPTU) reported FY 2025 revenue of $8.59B, including affiliate revenue of $1,471 (in thousands), reflecting stable topline performance amid high operating costs. Total operating expenses reached $8.70B, driven by programming and direct costs of $2.64B (affiliate charges $13,794 in thousands), other operating costs $2.68B, restructuring/impairments $1.69B, and depreciation/amortization $1.70B, resulting in an operating loss of -$112.6M. Interest expense of -$1.79B dominated non-operating items, leading to pre-tax loss of -$1.93B and net loss of -$1.83B, with net loss attributable to parent at -$1.87B. EPS was -$4 on 467.8M weighted shares, with no dividends declared. Despite losses, operating cash flow was strong at $1.23B, supported by non-cash adjustments including $1.61B cable franchise impairment. Investing activities used -$1.29B primarily for $1.35B capex, while financing provided $949.4M net from debt activities. Balance sheet shows $30.70B total assets, $8.35B net PP&E, $11.60B cable franchises, $8.04B goodwill, and $26.21B total debt. Cash grew to $1.01B, signaling liquidity for ongoing cable operations amid high leverage.

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