Altice USA 2025 Q3 Earnings Deepening Net Loss Surpasses Previous Years by 3872%

Altice USA (ATUS) reported its Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 7, 2025, . The results missed Wall Street estimates for both revenue and EPS, while the company reiterated its full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately $3.4 billion.

Revenue

The total revenue of Altice USA decreased by 5.4% to $2.11 billion in 2025 Q3, down from $2.23 billion in 2024 Q3.

Earnings/Net Income

. Meanwhile, the company's net loss widened to $-1.62 billion in 2025 Q3, . The EPS of -$3.47, , indicates deteriorating profitability.

Post-Earnings Price Action Review

, has edged down 0.96% during the most recent full trading week, and has plummeted 19.77% month-to-date. This volatile performance reflects market skepticism about the company’s earnings outlook and operational challenges.

CEO Commentary

, Chairman and CEO of Altice USA, emphasized operational efficiencies and fiber growth in the Q3 earnings call. , , while mobile service revenue grew 38%. Despite these gains, he acknowledged intense competition and subscriber losses in broadband services, stating, “We are sharpening our go-to-market and base management strategies to strengthen performance.”

Guidance

Altice USA reaffirmed its full-year Adjusted EBITDA guidance of approximately $3.4 billion, aligning with its FY 2025 targets. The company also highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce operating expenses and optimize its debt structure, though no specific revenue or EPS guidance was provided for future quarters.

Additional News

1. Corporate Rebranding: Altice USA announced a name change to Optimum Communications, Inc., effective Nov 7, 2025, with a ticker symbol shift to OPTU on Nov 19, 2025. This rebranding aligns with the company’s focus on modernizing its network and customer experience.

2. Non-Cash Impairment Charge: The company recorded a $1.6 billion non-cash impairment charge related to cable franchise rights, significantly impacting its net loss for the quarter.

3. Asset-Backed Loan, secured primarily by its hybrid-fiber coaxial (HFC) network assets, to strengthen its balance sheet and fund operational initiatives.