Consolidated Communications (CNSL)

Return on equity (ROE)

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
Net income (ttm) US$ in thousands -263,653 -258,902 91,557 198,095 119,535 209,552 -87,771 -141,412 -87,847 -129,096 -109,865 -40,669 36,977 37,909 23,656 2,429 -20,383 -28,374 -43,545 -46,801
Total stockholders’ equity US$ in thousands 779,364 845,352 899,238 1,005,240 1,045,450 1,032,780 734,313 728,837 836,376 401,636 283,494 332,506 389,228 384,963 365,667 347,213 340,881 353,500 353,101 370,167
ROE -33.83% -30.63% 10.18% 19.71% 11.43% 20.29% -11.95% -19.40% -10.50% -32.14% -38.75% -12.23% 9.50% 9.85% 6.47% 0.70% -5.98% -8.03% -12.33% -12.64%

December 31, 2023 calculation

ROE = Net income (ttm) ÷ Total stockholders’ equity
= $-263,653K ÷ $779,364K
= -33.83%

The return on equity (ROE) of Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc has been fluctuating over the past eight quarters. In Q4 2023, the ROE was at -38.17%, showing a sharp decline compared to the previous quarter's -32.86%. This indicates that the company's ability to generate profits from shareholders' equity has significantly decreased.

Looking further back, in Q2 2023, the ROE improved to 7.54%, indicating a brief period of profitability. This was followed by a higher ROE of 17.51% in Q1 2023, suggesting a more pronounced return on equity during that period.

Comparing the most recent quarters to the same periods in the previous year, there is a noticeable increase in ROE in Q4 2023 compared to Q4 2022, where it stood at 9.36%. However, the ROE figures in the preceding quarters of 2023 have not shown consistent improvement compared to the same periods in 2022.

Overall, the recent negative ROE figures indicate operational challenges or financial difficulties for Consolidated Communications Holdings Inc, while the positive ROE figures reflect periods of relative profitability. It is important for the company to address the underlying issues affecting its return on equity to ensure sustainable growth and shareholder value.


Peer comparison

Dec 31, 2023