CommScope (COMM)


August 3, 2023

COMM: First Look at Q2 Results and Outlook

By Steven Fox

CommScope (COMM; $4.42; O/P) reported Q2 non-GAAP EPS of $0.19, which badly missed our consensus matching $0.37. Sales were $1,918mm, below our $2,013mm and the Street’s $2,029mm, which led to disappointing operating profits and margins…

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July 19, 2023

COMM: Reducing Estimates Ahead of Q2 Print

By Steven Fox

We reduce our 2023/2024E “core” EBITDA (ex-Home Networks) for CommScope (COMM; $5.02; O/P) from $1.45B/$1.6B to $1.38B/$1.55B ahead of its Q2 results and outlook on August 3rd (before market). Our lower core EBITDA forecasts, which…

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May 4, 2023

COMM: EBITDA Momentum Continues

By Steven Fox

We think CommScope (COMM; $4.82; O/P) continues to execute extremely well to its “core” 2023E EBITDA targets of $1.35-1.50B (+8-20% YoY ex-Home Networks) on the back of a strategic transformation plan (CommScope NEXT) that is…

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May 4, 2023

COMM: First Look at Q1 Results and Outlook

By Steven Fox

CommScope (COMM; $4.77; O/P) reported Q1 non-GAAP EPS of $0.35, which beat the Street’s $0.32 and was well ahead of our more conservative $0.23. Sales were $2,002mm, which compared to the Street’s $2,148mm and our…

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May 1, 2023

COMM: Expect 2023 EBITDA Targets to Hold Up

By Steven Fox

We see CommScope’s (COMM; $4.93; O/P) “core” 2023E EBITDA target of $1.35-1.50B (ex-Home Networks) “holding up” when it posts Q1 results on Thursday (5/4 before market). However, we are concerned consensus Q1E forecasts may not…

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March 30, 2023

COMM: Adding Needed Fiber Cable Capacity

By Steven Fox

Yesterday (3/29), CommScope (COMM; $6.20; O/P) announced plans to further expand production of its fiber optic cables where we think industry demand likely exceeds supply for all of 2023E. We note this announcement comes on…

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February 23, 2023

COMM: Delivering on Some NEXT Promises

By Steven Fox

We stick with our Outperform on CommScope shares (COMM; $8.68) after the company reiterated 2023E “core” EBITDA targets of $1.35-1.50B (ex-Home Networks) and delivered Q4 EBITDA upside while demonstrating healthy free cash flows (FCF) we…

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February 23, 2023

COMM: First Look at Q4 Results and Outlook

By Steven Fox

CommScope (COMM; $7.36; O/P) reported Q4 non-GAAP EPS of $0.49, which was ahead of our consensus matching $0.46. Sales were $2,318mm, which compared to our $2,340mm and the Street’s $2,339mm. As per the variance table…

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February 21, 2023

COMM: Core 2023E EBITDA Looks Solid into Earnings

By Steven Fox

We expect CommScope (COMM; $8.01; O/P) to post core Q4 results and 2023E outlook that at least lives up to Street expectations on Thursday (2/23 before market). We think this should be more than “enough”…

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November 3, 2022

COMM: An Overreaction of Epic Proportions

By Steven Fox

CommScope (COMM; $9.53; O/P) shares plunged 26% today despite posting better than expected Q3 EBITDA while reiterating all prior EBITDA targets for its “core” business, ex-Home Networks (16% of Q3 sales), which management still plans…

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November 3, 2022

COMM: First Look at Q3 Results and Outlook

By Steven Fox

CommScope (COMM; $12.87; O/P) reported Q3 non-GAAP EPS of $0.50, which beat the Street’s $0.45 and was in line with our above consensus $0.50. Sales were $2,381mm, which compared to the Street’s $2,296mm and our…

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November 1, 2022

COMM: Raise Price Target Ahead of Q3 Results

By Steven Fox

We raise our target on the shares of CommScope (COMM; $13.24; O/P) from $13 to $15 ahead of its Q3 results and outlook on Thursday (11/3 before market). We have increased confidence in management’s ability…

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August 4, 2022

First Look at Q2 Results and Outlook

By Steven Fox

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August 4, 2022

Delivering Further on Promised Plan

By Steven Fox

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