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Qwest Corp. 6.75% NT 57

CTDD

Qwest Corp. 6.75% NT 57 NYSE
$19.86 -1.10% (-0.22)

Market Cap $8.76 B
52w High $21.40
52w Low $13.86
Dividend Yield 8.59%
Frequency Quarterly
P/E 0
Volume 76.61K
Outstanding Shares 440.84M

Income Statement

Period Revenue Operating Expense Net Income Net Profit Margin Earnings Per Share EBITDA
Q4-2025 $1.16B $2.43B $-2.06B -178.08% $0 $-1.66B
Q3-2025 $1.16B $539M $176M 15.16% $0 $434M
Q2-2025 $1.21B $466M $277M 22.97% $0 $576M
Q1-2025 $1.22B $480M $284M 23.24% $0 $596M

What's going well?

Revenue is steady and the core business had been profitable in the prior quarter. If the large expense is truly one-time, results could bounce back.

What's concerning?

A gigantic expense destroyed profitability, with costs far outpacing sales. Margins collapsed, and it's unclear if this is a one-off or a sign of deeper trouble.

Balance Statement

Period Cash & Short-term Total Assets Total Liabilities Total Equity
Q4-2025 $39M $15.82B $4.9B $10.92B
Q3-2025 $36M $17.86B $4.88B $12.98B
Q2-2025 $25M $17.83B $5.02B $12.8B
Q1-2025 $40M $17.57B $5.04B $12.53B

What's financially strong about this company?

Debt is low compared to the size of the company, and most assets are in real property and equipment. The company can easily cover its near-term bills with current assets.

What are the financial risks or weaknesses?

Cash is extremely low, leaving little room for error. The big drop in goodwill and equity suggests the company had to admit past acquisitions weren't worth as much as they thought.

Cash Flow Statement

Period Net Income Cash From Operations Cash From Investing Cash From Financing Net Change Free Cash Flow
Q4-2025 $-2.06B $402M $-398M $-1M $3M $160M
Q3-2025 $278M $427M $-179M $-237M $11M $1.02B
Q2-2025 $175M $480M $-421M $502M $22M $-491M
Q1-2025 $284M $453M $-439M $0 $14M $250M

What's strong about this company's cash flow?

Even with a $2 billion accounting loss, CTDD managed to generate real cash from its operations. The company is not relying on outside funding and has avoided taking on new debt or diluting shareholders.

What are the cash flow concerns?

Operating and free cash flow both dropped sharply compared to last quarter. The cash balance is low, and if the trend continues, CTDD could face a cash crunch.

Revenue by Products

Product Q2-2024Q3-2024Q2-2025Q3-2025
Affiliate services
Affiliate services
$560.00M $570.00M $480.00M $480.00M
NonAffiliate Services
NonAffiliate Services
$830.00M $790.00M $0 $0

5-Year Trend Analysis

A comprehensive look at Qwest Corp. 6.75% NT 57's financial evolution and strategic trajectory over the past five years.

+ Strengths

Key strengths include a large and strategically located network infrastructure, solid free cash flow generation despite accounting losses, and a generally strong balance sheet with low leverage and ample working capital. The company also has a clear strategic narrative built around serving AI and cloud-driven demand, which, if achieved, could better monetize its existing fiber and enterprise relationships.

! Risks

Major risks center on current unprofitability, unusual income-statement presentation (such as the lack of reported gross profit), and the possibility that ongoing heavy capital spending does not translate into sufficient growth or margin improvement. Competition is fierce, technological change is rapid, and the sizeable goodwill balance could be vulnerable if performance lags, all of which add uncertainty to the long-term earnings and balance sheet picture.

Outlook

The outlook is a mix of financial cushioning and strategic challenge: the balance sheet and cash flows provide time and flexibility to attempt a business transformation, but the company must demonstrate that its AI- and cloud-focused strategy can reverse margin pressure and offset declines in legacy services. Future results will hinge on execution—converting network investments and digital initiatives into durable, higher-quality earnings rather than relying on scale and cash generation alone.