Frontier Communications Reports Q3 Revenue Growth and Record Fiber Net Adds

Reuters
2025.10.28 20:07
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Frontier Communications Parent Inc. reported a 25% year-over-year increase in fiber broadband revenue for Q3 2025, with 133,000 fiber net additions. Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% to $637 million, while operating income was $117 million and net loss was $76 million. Consumer revenue increased by 4.7% to $826 million. The company has $1.87 billion in liquidity and is set to be acquired by Verizon Communications Inc., with the deal expected to close in Q1 2026, pending approvals.

Frontier Communications Parent Inc. reported third-quarter 2025 results, with fiber broadband revenue increasing 25% year-over-year, driven by a record 133,000 fiber net additions and a 5% increase in average revenue per user (ARPU). Adjusted EBITDA rose 16% year-over-year to $637 million, influenced by revenue growth, lower content expenses, and cost efficiency, partially offset by higher customer acquisition costs. Operating income was $117 million and the net loss was $76 million. Net cash from operations reached $504 million, while cash capital expenditures totaled $819 million. Consumer revenue was $826 million, a 4.7% increase from the previous year, with consumer fiber revenue at $628 million, up 16.9% year-over-year. Consumer fiber broadband revenue grew 25.8% year-over-year to $521 million, with consumer fiber broadband customer net additions of 125,000, representing 20.4% year-over-year growth. As of September 30, 2025, total liquidity was approximately $1.87 billion, including $340 million in cash, $820 million in capacity on a delayed draw term loan facility, and $710 million in available borrowing capacity on a revolving credit facility. The net leverage ratio was approximately 4.8x. The company has no long-term debt maturities before 2027. Frontier is in the process of being acquired by Verizon Communications Inc., with the transaction expected to close by the first quarter of 2026, pending required approvals and conditions. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. Frontier Communications Parent Inc. published the original content used to generate this news brief via Business Wire (Ref. ID: 20251028886393) on October 28, 2025, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2025 - Public Technologies (PUBT)