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Uniti Group Inc (UNIT)

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$6.43
Last Close (24-hour delay)
Profit since last BUY-13.88%
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08/14/2025: UNIT (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Profits (-13.88%). Updated daily EoD!

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Not Recommended Performance

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Number of Analysts

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7 Analysts rated it

Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.

1 Year Target Price $9.1

1 Year Target Price $9.1

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$9.1 Target price
52w Low $6.17
Current$6.43
52w High $10.47

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit 12.91%
Avg. Invested days 40
Today’s Advisory SELL
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 1.58B USD
Price to earnings Ratio 49.46
1Y Target Price 9.1
Price to earnings Ratio 49.46
1Y Target Price 9.1
Volume (30-day avg) 7
Beta 1.49
52 Weeks Range 6.17 - 10.47
Updated Date 08/15/2025
52 Weeks Range 6.17 - 10.47
Updated Date 08/15/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) 0.13

Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth

Revenue by Products

Product revenue - Year on Year

Revenue by Geography

Geography revenue - Year on Year

Earnings Date

Report Date 2025-07-30
When Before Market
Estimate 0.116
Actual -0.0092

Profitability

Profit Margin 2.99%
Operating Margin (TTM) 48.22%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) 6.73%
Return on Equity (TTM) -

Valuation

Trailing PE 49.46
Forward PE 11.86
Enterprise Value 7512981148
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.34
Enterprise Value 7512981148
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.34
Enterprise Value to Revenue 6.37
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.73
Shares Outstanding 246192000
Shares Floating 89259222
Shares Outstanding 246192000
Shares Floating 89259222
Percent Insiders 3.56
Percent Institutions 180.49

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Uniti Group Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

Uniti Group Inc., formerly Communications Sales & Leasing, Inc., was founded in 2014 as a spin-off from Windstream Holdings. It operates as a real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on acquiring and constructing communications infrastructure.

business area logo Core Business Areas

  • Uniti Leasing: Owns and leases mission-critical communications infrastructure, primarily fiber and copper networks.
  • Uniti Fiber: Provides fiber infrastructure solutions, including dark fiber, lit fiber, and other services, to enterprise and carrier customers.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

The leadership team includes Mark Wallace (CEO), Paul Bullington (CFO). The company operates with a REIT structure, leasing its assets to various tenants.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Fiber Infrastructure: Provides dedicated fiber infrastructure solutions, including dark fiber, wavelength services, and small cell solutions. Revenue is not disclosed per product. Competitors include Zayo Group, Crown Castle, and Lumen Technologies.
  • Lease Revenue: Generates revenue through leasing its communications infrastructure to tenants. Revenue from Windstream is significant but decreasing. Competitors are other infrastructure REITs.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The communications infrastructure industry is experiencing growth due to increased demand for bandwidth, 5G deployment, and cloud computing. REITs in this sector are attractive to investors seeking steady income streams.

Positioning

Uniti Group is a significant player in the communications infrastructure REIT market, focusing on fiber and leasing solutions. Its competitive advantage lies in its existing infrastructure portfolio and its expertise in leasing and managing communications assets.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The total addressable market for communications infrastructure is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. Uniti Group is positioned to capture a portion of this market by providing fiber and leasing solutions. This includes the fiber broadband build market and cell tower backhaul market.

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Strengths

  • Significant fiber network infrastructure
  • Recurring revenue from long-term leases
  • Expertise in leasing and managing communications assets
  • REIT structure provides tax advantages

Weaknesses

  • High debt levels
  • Customer concentration with Windstream
  • Reliance on acquisitions for growth
  • Complex financial structure

Opportunities

  • Expansion of fiber networks to support 5G deployment
  • Increased demand for bandwidth and cloud computing
  • Acquisition of complementary infrastructure assets
  • Partnerships with telecom carriers

Threats

  • Competition from other infrastructure providers
  • Technological changes that could render existing infrastructure obsolete
  • Economic downturn that could reduce demand for communications services
  • Regulatory changes that could impact REIT status

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CCI
  • AMT
  • LUMN
  • VZ

Competitive Landscape

Uniti faces competition from larger, more established infrastructure providers with greater financial resources. Its competitive advantage lies in its focus on specific markets and its expertise in leasing and managing communications assets. Uniti Group advantages are their focus on specific markets and expertise. Disadvantages include heavy debt load.

Major Acquisitions

Southern Light

  • Year: 2017
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 740
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded Uniti Fiber's footprint and capabilities in the Southeast.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: Historical growth has been driven by acquisitions and expansion of fiber networks. However, revenue growth has been inconsistent.

Future Projections: Analysts project moderate revenue growth in the coming years, driven by increased demand for fiber and wireless infrastructure. Profitability is expected to improve as the company reduces its debt and improves its cost structure.

Recent Initiatives: Recent strategic initiatives include investing in new fiber networks, diversifying the customer base, and reducing debt through asset sales.

Summary

Uniti Group is a communications infrastructure REIT with a significant fiber network. Its high debt and customer concentration are weaknesses. Future growth depends on expanding its fiber network and diversifying its customer base. The company is risky with the current business model.

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Sources and Disclaimers

Data Sources:

  • Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
  • Analyst Reports
  • Company Investor Relations Materials
  • Third-party financial data providers

Disclaimers:

This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Financial data is based on available information and may be subject to change. Market share data is approximate and based on industry estimates.

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About Uniti Group Inc

Exchange NASDAQ
Headquaters Little Rock, AR, United States
IPO Launch date 2015-04-20
President, CEO & Director Mr. Kenneth A. Gunderman
Sector Real Estate
Industry REIT - Specialty
Full time employees 758
Full time employees 758

Uniti, an internally managed real estate investment trust, is engaged in the acquisition and construction of mission critical communications infrastructure, and is a leading provider of fiber and other wireless solutions for the communications industry. As of March 31, 2025, Uniti owns approximately 147,000 fiber route miles, 8.8 million fiber strand miles, and other communications real estate throughout the United States.