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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: UNIT (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 4 days. Profits (-13.88%). Updated daily EoD!
1 Year Target Price $9.1
1 Year Target Price $9.1
2 | Strong Buy |
0 | Buy |
4 | Hold |
1 | Sell |
0 | Strong Sell |
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 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Uniti Group Inc
Company Overview
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.
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 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
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
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.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
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
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.
Peer Comparison
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 | Website https://www.uniti.com |
Full time employees 758 | Website https://www.uniti.com |
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.

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