Array Digital Infrastructure Past Earnings Performance
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Array Digital Infrastructure's earnings have been declining at an average annual rate of -11.8%, while the Wireless Telecom industry saw earnings growing at 24.7% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 21.4% per year. Array Digital Infrastructure's return on equity is 18.6%, and it has net margins of 183.4%.
Key information
-11.84%
Earnings growth rate
-11.82%
EPS growth rate
| Wireless Telecom Industry Growth | 23.12% |
| Revenue growth rate | -21.45% |
| Return on equity | 18.60% |
| Net Margin | 183.41% |
| Last Earnings Update | 31 Mar 2026 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 06
AD: Guidance Stability And Governance Changes Will Shape Future Return Potential
Analysts have maintained Array Digital Infrastructure's fair value estimate at $53.83 per share, with only minor model tweaks to the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions guiding this narrative update to the price target rationale. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.
Narrative Update • Apr 21
AD: Officer Exculpation Vote And Carrier Deals Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have nudged their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure higher to $60.00, reflecting refreshed assumptions around slightly stronger revenue growth expectations, a modestly lower profit margin forecast, and a marginally higher future P/E multiple. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure is asking shareholders to approve amendments to its Restated Certificate of Incorporation to add exculpation provisions for certain corporate officers regarding monetary damages tied to breaches of the fiduciary duty of care, subject to limitations, with a vote planned at the 2026 annual meeting on May 19, 2026 (company bylaws filing).Narrative Update • Apr 07
AD: Spectrum Sale And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted the Array Digital Infrastructure price target from $63.00 to $60.00, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E assumptions. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued 2026 earnings guidance, projecting total revenue in a range of $200 million to $215 million (Corporate Guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 23
AD: Spectrum Sale Cash And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have revised their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure to $53.83, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E, which together shape a more balanced view of the company’s potential risk and reward profile. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued earnings guidance for 2026, with expected total revenue in a range of $200 million to $215 million, giving investors a concrete top line reference point for the year (Corporate guidance).Narrative Update • Mar 09
AD: Spectrum Sale Cash And Special Dividend Will Balance Future Uncertainty
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure from about $58.17 to $53.83, citing updated assumptions for fair value, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E estimates. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued 2026 earnings guidance, with total revenue expected in a range of US$200m to US$215m.Narrative Update • Feb 23
AD: Spectrum Sale Cash And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts now place Array Digital Infrastructure's price target at about $58.17, up slightly from roughly $57.71, reflecting updated views on its projected profit margin, P/E multiple, and discount rate. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure issued earnings guidance for 2026, targeting total revenue between $200 million and $215 million.Narrative Update • Feb 09
AD: Spectrum Sale And Special Dividend Will Reframe Future Earnings Profile
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for Array Digital Infrastructure at $63.00. This reflects updated views on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E assumptions, while keeping the overall price target unchanged.Narrative Update • Jan 25
AD: Spectrum Sale Windfall And Special Dividend Will Drive Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure from US$54.50 to about US$57.71, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E as the main drivers of this change. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure closed a previously announced agreement with AT&T to sell a portion of its retained spectrum licenses for total consideration of US$1.018b, providing a significant cash inflow for the company (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Jan 11
AD: New Leadership Transition Will Reshape Tower And Spectrum Prospects
Analysts have cut their fair value estimate for Array Digital Infrastructure from US$85.00 to US$63.00, reflecting updated assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins and a higher discount rate, along with a much higher future P/E multiple estimate. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure reported that between July 1, 2025 and September 30, 2025, it repurchased 0 shares for US$0 million, with the overall buyback program, announced on November 18, 2009, now totaling 9,741,893 shares, or 11.38%, for US$381.03 million (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Dec 25
AD: Leadership Transition And T-Mobile Deal Will Shape Future Risk Reward Balance
Analysts have maintained their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure at 54.50 dollars, reflecting unchanged fair value assumptions, a steady discount rate, and consistent long term expectations for growth, margins, and valuation multiples. What's in the News Array Digital Infrastructure appointed Anthony Carlson, currently Vice President of Organizational Transformation at TDS Telecom and former senior leader at UScellular, as CEO effective November 16, 2025.Narrative Update • Dec 11
AD: New CEO And T-Mobile Deal Will Shape Balanced Future Prospects
Analysts have modestly reiterated their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure at approximately 54.50 dollars. This reflects largely unchanged views on its long term fair value, discount rate, and profitability outlook, despite recent revisions to growth and valuation inputs.Narrative Update • Nov 27
AD: Leadership Change And T-Mobile Deal Will Drive Upside Momentum
Analysts have lowered their price target on Array Digital Infrastructure from $68.80 to $54.50, citing more conservative outlooks on revenue growth and profit margins. What's in the News Anthony Carlson, age 39, will become CEO of Array Digital Infrastructure on November 16, 2025.Seeking Alpha • Nov 17
Array Digital Infrastructure: Pending Spectrum Sales And Positive Free Cash Flow From Towers
Summary Array Digital Infrastructure's cell tower business grew by 68% over its year-ago comp following T-Mobile's master license agreement. The tower company is set to see some near-term headwinds as DISH Wireless declared force majeure and moves to escape its agreement. Telephone and Data Systems expects to receive a $10 per share special dividend following the close of spectrum sales to AT&T. AD's total debt fell to $672 million at the end of the third quarter, with the company holding cash and short-term investments of $325 million. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaNarrative Update • Nov 10
AD: Leadership Transition And T-Mobile Deal Signal Upside Ahead
Analysts have lowered their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure from $72.80 to $68.80. They cite recent adjustments to discount rates and downward revisions in projected profit margins.Narrative Update • Oct 27
T-Mobile Deal And Tower Agreements Will Drive Digital Infrastructure Transition
Analysts have revised their price target for Array Digital Infrastructure down from $75.50 to $72.80. They cited minor adjustments to discount rates and projected future earnings multiples as key drivers behind the updated valuation.Narrative Update • Aug 27
T-Mobile Partnership And Fiber Expansion Will Fuel Future Prospects
The sharp decline in consensus revenue growth forecasts, despite a significant improvement in net profit margin, has driven analysts to lower Array Digital Infrastructure’s fair value estimate from $80.75 to $75.50. What's in the News United States Cellular Corporation is changing its name to Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc.Analysis Article • Jun 13
Investor Optimism Abounds United States Cellular Corporation (NYSE:USM) But Growth Is Lacking
With a median price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of close to 1.2x in the Wireless Telecom industry in the United States...Analysis Article • May 14
Shareholders Will Probably Hold Off On Increasing United States Cellular Corporation's (NYSE:USM) CEO Compensation For The Time Being
Key Insights United States Cellular will host its Annual General Meeting on 20th of May CEO LT Therivel's total...Seeking Alpha • Nov 02
United States Cellular Q3 Earnings: 2 Very Different Paths
Summary US Cellular's Q3 earnings were disappointing with misses on both EPS and Revenue. If the sale to T-Mobile is approved, US Cellular shareholders are likely to see significant upside from the sale price, additional spectrum sales, and remaining assets. If the sale is not approved, shareholders are left with a struggling and underinvested telecom business. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 23
United States Cellular Exits Wireless Business: What The T-Mobile And Verizon Deals Mean For Investors
Summary United States Cellular plans to sell its wireless operations and 30% of its spectrum to T-Mobile for $4.4 billion, exiting the wireless business by mid-2025. U.S. Cellular will retain 70% of its spectrum, 4,400 towers, and key investments, focusing on fiber infrastructure and fixed wireless broadband solutions. Combined, the $1 billion spectrum sale to Verizon and the T-Mobile deal will boost USM's cash by $3.4 billion and reduce debt by $2 billion. Despite revenue declines, USM stock's valuation remains attractive with a potential book value increase to $8 billion, justifying a "Buy" rating. My main cause for concern is the uncertainty regarding the actual details of the deals themselves and how they'll ultimately shape UScellular's balance sheet post-transaction. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Aug 31
Monetizing Spectrum And Expanding 5G To Propel Growth Amidst Competitive Challenges
Enhanced network capacity with mid-band 5G deployment aimed at handling significant data traffic, hinting at better customer satisfaction and subscriber growth.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How Array Digital Infrastructure makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
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| 31 Mar 26 | 188 | 345 | 68 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 25 | 163 | 170 | 84 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 25 | 3,796 | 187 | 1,320 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 25 | 3,774 | -18 | 1,321 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 25 | 3,711 | -39 | 1,331 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 24 | 103 | -86 | 103 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 24 | 1,077 | -84 | 427 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 24 | 2,015 | 34 | 740 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 24 | 3,870 | 59 | 1,354 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 100 | 7 | 101 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 23 | 3,955 | 12 | 1,396 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 23 | 4,074 | -23 | 1,431 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 23 | 4,145 | -6 | 1,428 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 22 | 4,169 | 30 | 1,408 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 22 | 4,189 | 85 | 1,393 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 22 | 4,122 | 131 | 1,369 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 22 | 4,109 | 144 | 1,365 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 21 | 4,122 | 155 | 1,345 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 21 | 4,126 | 133 | 1,358 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 21 | 4,137 | 185 | 1,348 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 21 | 4,097 | 218 | 1,338 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 20 | 4,037 | 229 | 1,368 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 20 | 4,016 | 242 | 1,373 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 20 | 4,020 | 180 | 1,396 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 20 | 4,019 | 144 | 1,415 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 19 | 4,022 | 127 | 1,406 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 19 | 4,021 | 130 | 1,401 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 19 | 3,991 | 143 | 1,389 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 19 | 3,991 | 159 | 1,388 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 18 | 3,967 | 150 | 1,388 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 18 | 3,944 | 402 | 1,385 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 18 | 3,906 | 67 | 1,389 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 18 | 3,896 | 31 | 1,399 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 17 | 3,890 | 12 | 1,412 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 17 | 3,867 | -266 | 1,432 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 17 | 3,927 | 50 | 1,452 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 17 | 3,957 | 65 | 1,458 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 16 | 3,990 | 48 | 1,480 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 16 | 3,972 | 51 | 1,476 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 16 | 4,018 | 98 | 1,482 | 0 |
| 31 Mar 16 | 4,001 | 90 | 1,486 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 15 | 4,031 | 241 | 1,494 | 0 |
| 30 Sep 15 | 4,019 | 222 | 1,502 | 0 |
| 30 Jun 15 | 3,950 | 135 | 1,523 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: AD has a large one-off gain of $111.6M impacting its last 12 months of financial results to 31st March, 2026.
Growing Profit Margin: AD became profitable in the past.
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: AD's earnings have declined by 11.8% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: AD has become profitable in the last year, making the earnings growth rate difficult to compare to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: AD has become profitable in the last year, making it difficult to compare its past year earnings growth to the Wireless Telecom industry (-11.5%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: AD's Return on Equity (18.6%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/11 00:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/11 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Array Digital Infrastructure, Inc. is covered by 15 analysts. 5 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| William Power | Baird |
| Zachary Silver | B. Riley Securities, Inc. |
| Michael Rollins | Citigroup Inc |