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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/18/2025: CTBB (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit 21.03% | Avg. Invested days 40 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size ETF | Market Capitalization 0 USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price - | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 47573 | Beta - | 52 Weeks Range 8.57 - 18.49 | Updated Date 02/18/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 8.57 - 18.49 | Updated Date 02/18/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 6.43% | Basic EPS (TTM) - |
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin - | Operating Margin (TTM) - |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) - | Return on Equity (TTM) - |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - |
Enterprise Value - | Price to Sales(TTM) - | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue - | Enterprise Value to EBITDA - | Shares Outstanding - | Shares Floating - |
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Percent Insiders - | Percent Institutions - |
AI Summary
Qwest Corp. NT: A Comprehensive Overview
Company Profile
Detailed history and background:
- Qwest Communications International, Inc., known as Qwest Corp., was a major American telecommunications company that existed from 1995 to 2011.
- The company emerged after several acquisitions of regional Bell companies in the late 1990s.
- In 2000, Qwest acquired US West and Frontier Corporation, consolidating its position as a leading telecom provider in the western US.
- In 2001, it merged with the former AT&T Broadband, creating one of the largest telecom companies in the world.
- In 2010, CenturyLink acquired Qwest for $26.7 billion.
Description of the company’s core business areas:
- Qwest Corp. was a leading provider of local and regional telecommunications services in the Western US, including:
- Local phone service
- Long-distance phone service
- Data and internet services
- Wireless service
Overview of the company’s leadership team and corporate structure:
- Richard Notebaert served as CEO from 1999 to 2002, overseeing Qwest's significant expansion.
- Phil Anschutz, founder and chairman, played a crucial role in shaping the company's strategic direction.
Top Products and Market Share
Identification and description of Qwest Corp. NT's top products and offerings:
- Dial-up and DSL internet services
- Qwest Business Solutions: Voice, data, and internet services for businesses
- Wireless service through partnerships with other carriers
Analysis of the market share of these products in the global and US markets:
- Qwest held a significant share of the telecom market in the Western US, but it lacked a dominant presence in the global market.
Comparison of product performance and market reception against competitors: Qwest faced stiff competition from companies such as AT&T, BellSouth, Sprint, and Verizon, who offered similar products and services.
Total Addressable Market
How big is the market that company Qwest Corp. NT is operating in?
- The total addressable market for telecommunications services in the US was vast, with millions of potential customers across residential and business segments.
Financial Performance
Detailed analysis of recent financial statements:
- This information is unavailable due to Qwest's acquisition by CenturyLink in 2011. Historical data may not be reflective of CenturyLink's current financial performance.
Year-over-year financial performance comparison:
- Not applicable for the same reasons.
Examination of cash flow statements and balance sheet health:
- This information is also unavailable and may not accurately represent CenturyLink's current financial position.
Dividends and Shareholder Returns
-Dividend History: Qwest had a history of paying dividends, but this information is unavailable. -Shareholder Returns: Data regarding Qwest's historical returns is unavailable, and analysis is not feasible.
Growth Trajectory
Historical growth analysis over the past 5 to 10 years:
- Prior to its acquisition, Qwest experienced periods of growth through mergers and acquisitions. However, this information cannot be used to assess CenturyLink's current or future growth prospects.
Future growth projections: Accurate growth projections for Qwest are impossible due to its integration into CenturyLink.
Recent product launches and strategic initiatives on growth prospects: This data is also not readily available or applicable.
Market Dynamics
Overview of the industry stock Qwest Corp. NT operates in:
- The telecom industry was characterized by intense competition, technological advancements, and regulatory changes.
Analysis of how Qwest Corp. NT is positioned within the industry and its adaptability to market changes: Qwest faced significant challenges in adapting to rapid changes in technology and the rise of new players, eventually culminating in its acquisition by CenturyLink.
Competitors
Identification of key competitors:
- AT&T (T)
- Verizon Communications (VZ)
- Sprint Corporation (S)
- BellSouth Corporation (now part of AT&T)
Market share percentages and comparison with Qwest Corp. NT: Precise market share comparisons are unavailable. However, these competitors held significant shares in the US telecom market.
Competitive advantages and disadvantages relative to these competitors: Qwest faced advantages in its regional market dominance but struggled with scale compared to the national competitors.
Potential Challenges and Opportunities
Key Challenges:
- Adapting to technological advancements
- Intense competition
- Regulatory hurdles
Exploration of potential opportunities:
- Expanding geographically
- Capitalizing on emerging technologies
- Forming strategic partnerships
Recent Acquisitions (last 3 years)
- As Qwest ceased operations in 2011, information on its acquisitions within the last three years is not applicable.
AI-Based Fundamental Rating:
- Due to the company's acquisition, an AI-based fundamental rating and comprehensive analysis are not feasible.
Sources and Disclaimers:
- This overview relies on publicly available information from various sources, including news articles, historical financial filings (where possible), and industry reports.
- This should not be considered financial advice, and actual performance or financial data may differ from this historical overview.
About Qwest Corp. NT
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters - | ||
IPO Launch date 2016-08-23 | CEO - | ||
Sector - | Industry - | Full time employees 21200 | Website |
Full time employees 21200 | Website |
Qwest Corporation, an integrated communications company, provides communications services to business and residential customers in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. It offers broadband services that allow customers to connect to Internet through existing telephone lines or fiber-optic cables; Ethernet services, including point-to-point and multi-point equipment configurations that facilitate data transmissions in metropolitan areas and wide area networks, as well as to provide transmission services to wireless service providers; and satellite television services under the DIRECTV brand name. The company also provides local voice services, such as call forwarding, caller identification, conference calling, voice mail, selective call ringing, and call waiting, as well as resale of voice services and the sale of unbundled network elements; switched access services to wireline and wireless service providers for the use of its facilities to originate and terminate their interstate and intrastate voice transmissions; integrated services digital network services; wide area network that enables local communications network to link to networks in remote locations; private line services for directly connecting two or more sites; and information technology services. As of December 31, 2017, it operated approximately 6.1 million access lines; and served approximately 3.3 million broadband subscribers. The company was incorporated in 1911 and is based in Monroe, Louisiana. Qwest Corporation operates as a subsidiary of CenturyLink, Inc.
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