Consolidated Communications (CNSL)

Working capital turnover

Dec 31, 2023 Sep 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2023 Mar 31, 2023 Dec 31, 2022 Sep 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2022 Mar 31, 2022 Dec 31, 2021 Sep 30, 2021 Jun 30, 2021 Mar 31, 2021 Dec 31, 2020 Sep 30, 2020 Jun 30, 2020 Mar 31, 2020 Dec 31, 2019 Sep 30, 2019 Jun 30, 2019 Mar 31, 2019
Revenue (ttm) US$ in thousands 1,108,273 1,129,071 1,142,036 1,165,264 1,189,461 1,211,965 1,233,930 1,250,822 1,260,849 1,249,993 1,258,475 1,268,369 1,284,566 1,307,977 1,314,817 1,322,890 1,336,839 1,350,554 1,364,712 1,381,684
Total current assets US$ in thousands 256,155 322,309 439,351 511,583 598,144 734,586 316,086 436,954 427,815 471,180 470,750 500,465 340,661 266,443 207,907 185,828 176,867 185,449 200,596 195,878
Total current liabilities US$ in thousands 317,245 318,121 316,029 318,673 266,904 303,528 296,501 302,423 285,545 321,074 275,432 274,724 270,470 263,127 224,757 237,674 244,296 258,381 264,111 285,028
Working capital turnover 269.60 9.26 6.04 3.59 2.81 63.00 9.30 8.86 8.33 6.44 5.62 18.30 394.44

December 31, 2023 calculation

Working capital turnover = Revenue (ttm) ÷ (Total current assets – Total current liabilities)
= $1,108,273K ÷ ($256,155K – $317,245K)
= —

The working capital turnover for Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc has fluctuated significantly over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the working capital turnover could not be calculated from the provided data. However, in Q3 2023, it stood at 270.04, indicating a substantial improvement in the company's efficiency in utilizing its working capital to generate revenue. This increase may suggest better management of current assets and liabilities during that period.

The sharp decrease in Q2 2023 to 9.28 from the previous quarter's high could be seen as a concerning sign of potential inefficiencies or changes in the company's operations impacting its ability to convert working capital into sales. However, this ratio further decreased in Q1 2023 to 6.05, indicating a continued challenge in efficiently utilizing working capital during that period.

Looking at the earlier quarters, there was a notable increase in working capital turnover in Q4 2022 to 3.60 from the previous quarter, reflecting improved efficiency in utilizing working capital. This positive trend continued in Q3 2022 when the ratio increased to 2.82, suggesting effective management of working capital during that quarter.

The sudden spike in Q2 2022 to 63.10 from the previous quarter's 9.35 could indicate a significant change in the company's operations or financial position, potentially impacting its working capital turnover positively. Overall, the trend in the working capital turnover for Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc shows fluctuation, with varying levels of efficiency in utilizing working capital to generate revenue over the past eight quarters.


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Dec 31, 2023