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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss results for the second quarter 2026 on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). Cable One will issue a press release reporting its results after market close on Thursday, August 6, 2026. The conference call will be available via a live audio webcast on the Cable One Investor Relations website at ir.cableone.net or by dialing 1-833-461-5787 (International: 1-585.

PHOENIX, June 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sparklight®, a leading provider of high-speed internet and mobile services, recently awarded more than $125,000 in grants to 28 nonprofit organizations across its footprint through the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund.

The Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund provides $250,000 annually to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening local communities through:

Education and Digital LiteracyFood InsecurityCommunity Development This grant cycle, Sparklight also funded organizations working to serve vulnerable children, increase the independence of seniors, improve workforce readiness, expand access to technology and more.

“Across our footprint, nonprofit organizations are making a meaningful difference every day by addressing local needs and strengthening the communities we call home,” said Jim Holanda, CEO of Cable One, Sparklight’s parent company. “We’re proud to support their efforts through our Charitable Giving Fund and help expand the impact of their important work.”

Among this spring's recipients is Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS), which will use its grant to strengthen its home-delivered meal program, delivering nutritious meals and meaningful connections for some of the community’s most vulnerable residents.

“We are deeply grateful to Sparklight for its generous grant to our home-delivered meal program,” said Stephanie Nabor, SEACUS Executive Director. “For many of our clients, a meal delivery is more than food — it’s a lifeline that reduces isolation and provides reassurance that someone cares. This grant reflects Sparklight’s commitment to the well-being of our community and to those who need it most.”

Supporting Long-Term Community Impact
Since launching the Charitable Giving Fund in 2020, Sparklight has awarded more than $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 organizations dedicated to addressing local needs, expanding opportunity and strengthening communities across its footprint. The fund is one of the many ways Sparklight invests in the communities it serves, alongside associate volunteer efforts, local partnerships and other community initiatives.

Learn more about Sparklight and its community impact initiatives: www.sparklight.com/about/social-responsibility

Apply for a Future Grant
Nonprofit organizations may apply for a grant during open application periods each spring and fall. Applications for Sparklight's fall 2026 grant cycle will be accepted Oct. 1–31, 2026.

Additional information about the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund and application requirements is available at www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving.

Spring 2026 Grant Recipients

Alabama

Calhoun County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc. — AnnistonEden Elementary School — Pell City Arizona

Southeastern Arizona Community Unique Services (SEACUS) — SaffordThe Community Cupboard Food Bank, Inc. — Prescott Idaho

Idaho Business for Education (IBE) — BoiseIdaho Falls Family YMCA — Idaho FallsIdaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce — NampaSnake River Animal Shelter — Idaho FallsStar Food Bank — Star Indiana

Hoosier Uplands Economic Development Corporation — MitchellVincennes Community Food Pantry — Vincennes Louisiana

Domestic Abuse Resistance Team (D.A.R.T.) — FarmervilleEast Carroll Community Action Agency — Lake Providence Mississippi

Community Action of South Mississippi — Moss PointWayfinder Initiative — Gulfport Missouri

CASA of South Central Missouri — RollaNew Testament Baptist Church — SullivanSchroeder Family Exploreum — Joplin New Mexico

R4Creating — Rio Rancho Oklahoma

Ada Regional United Way — AdaThe Salvation Army of Bartlesville — Bartlesville South Carolina

Beaufort-Jasper YMCA of the Lowcountry — RidgelandBoys & Girls Clubs of the Lowcountry — BlufftonDragonboat Beaufort — BeaufortSt. Andrew By-the-Sea United Methodist Church Soup Kitchen — Hilton Head Island Texas

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Permian Basin — OdessaMarshall Education Foundation — MarshallVictoria Christian Assistance Ministry (VCAM) — Victoria To learn more about Sparklight’s high-speed internet or mobile service, visit sparklight.com and business.sparklight.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and X. 

About Sparklight
Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity – we’re transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core. 

Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them — one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.

CONTACT:
Trish Niemann
Vice President, Communications Strategy
[email protected]

FAQs
What is the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund?
The Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund is a corporate philanthropic program operated by Sparklight, a leading provider of high-speed internet and mobile services. Established to support local impact, the Fund provides financial grants to nonprofit organizations working to improve quality of life for families and individuals in the communities Sparklight serves.

The Fund prioritizes support in three core areas: education and digital literacy, food insecurity and community development. Learn more at: www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving

How much has the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund awarded to date?
Since its launch in 2020, the Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund has awarded over $1.3 million in grants to more than 300 nonprofit organizations across Sparklight’s service footprint. This total includes the spring 2026 grant cycle, during which the company awarded more than $125,000 to qualifying community organizations.

What types of organizations are eligible for a Sparklight Charitable Giving Fund grant?
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, 170(c)(1) organizations, and select schools and government or municipal entities. To qualify, organizations must operate within Sparklight’s service territories and demonstrate programs that align with the Fund’s priority areas and community impact goals.

How does the Charitable Giving Fund align with Sparklight’s role as a connectivity provider?
As a high-speed internet and mobile provider, Sparklight recognizes that access to reliable, high-quality connectivity is essential for education, employment, healthcare access and community engagement. The company’s investments in network infrastructure, combined with its Charitable Giving Fund, support a shared mission to connect people to opportunity, information and essential resources. To explore services available in local communities, visit: www.sparklight.com/internet

Where can nonprofits find grant information and apply?
Grant guidelines, eligibility requirements and a list of past recipients are available at: www.sparklight.com/charitablegiving

Grant applications are accepted only during open application periods, which occur twice annually:

Spring cycle: April 1–30Fall cycle: October 1–31 A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/cdbe9a2f-c8cc-4e26-9967-cfe86be345e1

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Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong value characteristics for investors to consider today, March 13:

Cable One, Inc. (CABO - Free Report) : This data, video, and voice services company carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing nearly 10% over the last 60 days.

Cable One has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 3.50, compared with 7.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Taboola.com Ltd. (TBLA - Free Report) : This company which operates as an artificial intelligence-based algorithmic engine platform carries a Zacks Rank #1, and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 22.5% over the last 60 days.

Taboola.com has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 5.40, compared with 14.40 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

Arrow Electronics, Inc. (ARW - Free Report) : This company that provides provides products, services, and solutions to industrial and commercial users of electronic components carries a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), and has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 11.3% over the last 60 days.

Arrow has a price-to-earnings ratio (P/E) of 10.73, compared with 21.50 for the industry. The company possesses a Value Score of A.

See the full list of top ranked stocks here.

Learn more about the Value score and how it is calculated here.

Key Takeaways Cable One plans full Vyve Broadband buy, adding $310M revenues and expanding rural reach. CPS benefits from EV demand and cost discipline, with earnings seen soaring 289% this year.Phillips 66 is streamlining assets and reallocating capital to boost returns and cut debt. U.S. equity markets have been on the back foot ever since the war between Iran and Israel, backed by the United States, began. The geopolitical conflicts between the nations have resulted in soaring crude oil and natural gas prices. The major oil supply line — the Strait of Hormuz — controlled by Iran, remained severely disturbed. About 20% of globally traded oil passes through this critical shipping route. This disruption has raised concerns about global inflation. 

Moreover, highly elevated valuations of AI stocks and uncertainty surrounding the durability of large-scale AI investments have hurt the technology sector. The crisis in crypto, especially Bitcoin, has further exacerbated the uncertainty.

Despite this turbulent scenario, investors should not shy away from investing in stocks. Keeping a tab on broker-favored stocks like Cable One (CABO - Free Report) , Cooper-Standard (CPS - Free Report) , Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) , AMN Healthcare Services (AMN - Free Report) and ArcBest Corporation (ARCB - Free Report) appears judicious.

We have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving broker recommendations and upward revisions in earnings estimates over the past four weeks. Also, since the price/sales ratio is a strong complementary valuation metric in the presence of broker information, it has been included. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company’s top line, making the strategy a well-rounded one.

Screening Criteria# (Up- Down Rating)/ Total (4 weeks) =Top #75: This gives the list of top 75 companies that have witnessed net upgrades over the last 4 weeks.

% change in Q (1) est. (4 weeks) = Top #10: This gives the top 10 stocks that have witnessed earnings estimate revisions over the past 4 weeks for the upcoming quarter.

To ensure that the strategy is a winning one, covering all bases, we have added the following screening parameters:

Price-to-Sales = Bot%10: The lower the ratio, the better. Companies meeting this criterion are in the bottom 10% of our universe of over 7,700 stocks with respect to this ratio.

Price greater than 5: A stock trading below $5 will not likely create significant interest for most investors.

Average Daily Volume greater than 100,000 shares over the last 20 trading days: Volume has to be significant to ensure that these are easily traded.

Market value ($ mil) = Top #3000: This gives us stocks that are the top 3000 if one judges by market capitalization.

Com/ADR/Canadian = Com: This takes out the ADR and Canadian stocks.

Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:

Cable One is poised for meaningful growth in 2026, driven by a series of strategic actions that strengthen its competitive foundation. In January 2026, the company announced a definitive agreement to acquire full ownership of Mega Broadband Investments (Vyve Broadband), adding approximately $310 million in annual revenues, 210,000 customers and 675,000 passings across 16 states. This deal deepens Cable One's rural broadband presence and unlocks meaningful operational efficiencies at scale.

Cable One currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy). The company has an unimpressive surprise history, with its earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate once in the last four quarters and missing thrice. The average miss is 55.4%.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Cooper-Standard’s continued progress in margin expansion underscores the effectiveness of its lean manufacturing, restructuring and cost discipline initiatives. CPS is capitalizing on the rising complexity of hybrid and battery electric vehicles, which require more advanced thermal and fluid management systems. 

Cooper-Standard’s current-year earnings are expected to soar 289% from the year-ago actuals. CPS currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). 

Phillips 66 is the leading player in each of its operations, like refining, chemicals and midstream, in terms of size, efficiency and strength. Diversification across multiple sectors tends to result in less volatile cash flows compared to companies focused solely on refining.

PSX is on track to enhance its potential in every business segment by streamlining its portfolio of assets and investing in growing developments. The leading refiner is pursuing a strategy focused on divesting assets outside its core operations, aiming to reallocate the proceeds to more strategic priorities like enhancing shareholder returns while reducing debt. Phillips 66 currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). PSX’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the past four quarters and missed once, the average beat being 16.3%.

AMN Healthcare Services' business has evolved beyond traditional healthcare staffing and recruitment services, thereby becoming a strategic total talent solutions partner with its clients. Changes in demand for healthcare services, particularly at acute healthcare hospitals and other inpatient facilities, like skilled nursing facilities, affect the demand for AMN Healthcare’s services. 

AMN Healthcare’s unique MSP is helping the company gain market traction. Notably, the program helps streamline the entire workforce planning process, which facilitates the delivery of improved patient care. This has resulted in a large network of improved patient care and improved efficiency. The company currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.

ArcBest provides freight transportation services and solutions. The company is based in Fort Smith, AR. ArcBest is being well-served by its efforts to control costs, improve productivity and enhance service quality.

The company expects its 2026 earnings per share to increase 28.9% on a year-over-year basis. Its earnings have missed the consensus mark in three of the last four quarters and beat the mark in the remaining quarter. The average miss is 5.9%. ArcBest currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.

Key Takeaways Easing war tensions and lower oil prices lifted stocks as investors dialed down prolonged conflict fears. Earnings yield helps investors spot undervalued stocks by comparing profit to share price. AGRO, CABO, DAN, CGAU and NESR screened as high-value picks with strong earnings yield. All major U.S. indices moved higher yesterday, gaining more than 1%. The uptick came after Donald Trump signaled progress in talks between the United States and Iran, pausing plans to strike Iran's power plants for five days. This raised hopes that tensions in the Middle East could ease. That optimism also pushed oil prices lower, with West Texas Intermediate futures pulling back and giving equities an added lift as investors dialed down fears of a prolonged conflict.

Even with recent uncertainty, the broader backdrop remains supportive. The U.S. economy is holding up well, inflation is gradually cooling (though still above target), and there’s a growing expectation of rate cuts over the next year. On top of that, corporate earnings remain strong, with double-digit growth projected in the coming quarters, alongside improving productivity and the ongoing AI-driven momentum.

Once geopolitical worries fade and the focus shifts back to fundamentals, stock selection becomes key again. In this setup, value investing looks particularly appealing—offering investors a chance to pick up solid businesses at attractive prices before the market fully catches on.

Adecoagro S.A. (AGRO - Free Report) , Cable One (CABO - Free Report) , Dana Incorporated (DAN - Free Report) , Centerra Gold (CGAU - Free Report) and National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR - Free Report) are a few solid high-value picks with high earnings yields.

Using Earnings Yield MetricOne simple tool value investors use is earnings yield. It shows how much profit a company makes for each dollar of its stock price. Earnings yield, expressed as a percentage, is calculated as (Annual Earnings per Share/Market Price) x 100. It is the reverse of the price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio. A high earnings yield may mean the stock is undervalued. A low yield could mean the stock is too expensive.

Investors can also use earnings yield to compare stocks with bond returns like the 10-year Treasury yield. If the stock market's earnings yield is higher than the bond yield, stocks might be more attractive. With regard to this, earnings yield can be more illuminating than the traditional P/E ratio as it facilitates the comparison of stocks with fixed-income securities.

The Winning StrategyWe have set an Earnings Yield greater than 10% as our primary screening criterion but it alone cannot be used for picking stocks that have the potential to generate solid returns. So, we have added the following parameters to the screen:

Estimated EPS growth for the next 12 months greater than or equal to the S&P 500: This metric compares the 12-month forward EPS estimate with the 12-month actual EPS.

Average Daily Volume (20 Day) greater than or equal to 100,000: High trading volume implies that a stock has adequate liquidity.

Current Price greater than or equal to $5.

Buy-Rated Stocks: Stocks with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) or 2 (Buy) have been known to outperform peers in any type of market environment. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.

Our PicksHere we have highlighted five of the 44 stocks that qualified the screening:

Adecoagro is an agricultural company engaged in farming crops and other agricultural products, cattle and dairy operations, sugar, ethanol and energy production and land transformation. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AGRO’s 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 872%. EPS estimates for the current year have moved up by 18 cents over the past seven days. Adecoagro currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Value Score of A.

Cable One is a leading U.S. broadband communications provider, serving more than 1.1 million residential and business customers across 24 states, primarily under its Sparklight brand. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CABO’s 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 161%. EPS estimates for the current year have moved up by $4.45 over the past 30 days. Cable One currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Value Score of A.

Dana is a leading supplier of power-conveyance and energy-management technologies for the global automotive and commercial-vehicle markets. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for DAN’s 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 1,358%. EPS estimates for the current year have moved up by 49 cents over the past 30 days. Dana currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Value Score of A.

Centerra is a mid-tier gold and copper producer operating in North America and Türkiye. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CGAU’s 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 56%. EPS estimates for the current year have moved up by 11 cents over the past 30 days. Centerra currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Value Score of A.

National Energy delivers comprehensive oilfield, drilling and production solutions in the Middle East and North Africa region. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for NESR’s 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 94%. EPS estimates for 2026 have moved up by 9 cents over the past 60 days. National Energy currently sports a Zacks Rank #1 and has a Value Score of A.

While the proven Zacks Rank places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions to find strong stocks, we also know that investors tend to develop their own individual strategies. With this in mind, we are always looking at value, growth, and momentum trends to discover great companies.

Of these, perhaps no stock market trend is more popular than value investing, which is a strategy that has proven to be successful in all sorts of market environments. Value investors use a variety of methods, including tried-and-true valuation metrics, to find these stocks.

On top of the Zacks Rank, investors can also look at our innovative Style Scores system to find stocks with specific traits. For example, value investors will want to focus on the "Value" category. Stocks with high Zacks Ranks and "A" grades for Value will be some of the highest-quality value stocks on the market today.

Cable One (CABO - Free Report) is a stock many investors are watching right now. CABO is currently holding a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and a Value grade of A. The stock is trading with P/E ratio of 4.01 right now. For comparison, its industry sports an average P/E of 6.76. Over the last 12 months, CABO's Forward P/E has been as high as 11.51 and as low as 3.61, with a median of 7.64.

Another notable valuation metric for CABO is its P/B ratio of 0.71. The P/B ratio is used to compare a stock's market value with its book value, which is defined as total assets minus total liabilities. This stock's P/B looks attractive against its industry's average P/B of 1.29. Over the past year, CABO's P/B has been as high as 1.27 and as low as 0.40, with a median of 0.84.

Value investors also use the P/S ratio. The P/S ratio is calculated as price divided by sales. This is a popular metric because sales are harder to manipulate on an income statement, so they are often considered a better performance indicator. CABO has a P/S ratio of 0.36. This compares to its industry's average P/S of 0.84.

These are only a few of the key metrics included in Cable One's strong Value grade, but they help show that the stock is likely undervalued right now. When factoring in the strength of its earnings outlook, CABO looks like an impressive value stock at the moment.

Key Takeaways Broker-upgrade screen highlights CABO, PSX, ADM, CVI and CCRN amid renewed market volatility. Hormuz disruption and March's 50% oil jump spotlight refiners like PSX and CVI in the turmoil.ADM pushes beyond commodities into nutrition, biosolutions and other ingredients tied to wellness trends. The ongoing war between Iran and Israel, backed by the United States, has injected extreme volatility into global financial markets. Markets rallied briefly on reports of potential negotiations between Washington and Tehran and falling oil prices, but renewed military escalation quickly reversed the trend, pushing crude oil higher again and sending risk assets into another volatile cycle. The CBOE Volatility Index, which highlights market expectations of near-term volatility, has surged significantly over the past month, reflecting rising uncertainty and heightened investor nervousness.

The major oil supply line – the Strait of Hormuz – controlled by Iran, remained severely disturbed. About 20% of globally traded oil passes through this critical shipping route. Oil prices were up more than 50% in March alone. The inflated global crude oil prices will severely worsen the inflationary situation worldwide. The AI-driven disruption adds to the worries of investors.

Despite this turbulent scenario, investors should not turn their backs on investing in stocks. Keeping a tab on broker-adored stocks like Cable One (CABO - Free Report) , Phillips 66 (PSX - Free Report) , Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM - Free Report) , CVR Energy (CVI - Free Report)  and Cross Country Healthcare (CCRN - Free Report) appears prudent.

We have designed a screen to shortlist stocks based on improving broker recommendations and upward revisions in earnings estimates over the past four weeks. Also, since the price/sales ratio is a strong complementary valuation metric in the presence of broker information, it has been included. The price/sales ratio takes care of the company’s top line, making the strategy a well-rounded one.

Screening Criteria# (Up- Down Rating)/ Total (4 weeks) =Top #75: This gives the list of top 75 companies that have witnessed net upgrades over the last 4 weeks.

% change in Q (1) est. (4 weeks) = Top #10: This gives the top 10 stocks that have witnessed earnings estimate revisions over the past 4 weeks for the upcoming quarter.

To ensure that the strategy is a winning one, covering all bases, we have added the following screening parameters:

Price-to-Sales = Bot%10: The lower the ratio, the better. Companies meeting this criteria are in the bottom 10% of our universe of over 7,700 stocks with respect to this ratio.

Price greater than 5: A stock trading below $5 will not likely create significant interest for most investors.

Average Daily Volume greater than 100,000 shares over the last 20 trading days: Volume has to be significant to ensure that these are easily traded.

Market value ($ mil) = Top #3000: This gives us stocks that are the top 3000 if one judges by market capitalization.

Com/ADR/Canadian= Com: This takes out the ADR and Canadian stocks.

Here are five of the 10 stocks that made it through the screen:

Cable One is a leading U.S. broadband communications provider, serving more than 1.1 million residential and business customers across 24 states, primarily under its Sparklight brand.

Cable One currently carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for CABO’s 2026 earnings implies year-over-year growth of 161%. EPS estimates for the current year have moved up by 13% over the past 30 days.

You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here.

Based in Houston, TX, Phillips 66 is a diversified and integrated energy company established following the 2012 spin-off of ConocoPhillips' downstream operations. Phillips 66 has diverse operations and a strong focus on returning capital to shareholders.

Phillips 66 currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold). PSX’s earnings beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters (missing once), the average beat being 16.3%.

Archer-Daniels-Midland is increasingly positioning itself beyond its traditional commodity roots, focusing on nutrition, biosolutions and value-added ingredients. This Zacks Rank #3 company has built a diversified portfolio that includes plant-based proteins, natural flavors and colors, as well as biotics supporting gut health and wellness. This positions ADM at the intersection of agriculture and evolving consumer nutrition trends.

The company expects its 2026 earnings per share to increase 26% on a year-over-year basis. ADM’s earnings surpassed the consensus mark in three of the last four quarters and missed the mark in the remaining quarter. The average beat is 3.9%.

Established in 2006, CVR Energy is a holding company that is primarily involved in renewable energy, petroleum refining, marketing and nitrogen fertilizer manufacturing through its stake in CVR Partners. It's committed to developing renewable biofuels and actively participating in the energy transition to reduce carbon emissions.

This Sugar Land, TX-based oil and gas refining and marketing company surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for earnings in three of the last four quarters, missing the mark on the other occasion. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for 2026 earnings has been revised 110.5% upward over the past 60 days. CVR Energy currently carries a Zacks Rank #3.

Cross Country Healthcare is a talent management and other consultative services provider for healthcare clients. It is benefiting from the strength in its current relationships and momentum in home care, physician staffing and education.

CCRN’s home care staffing business is being aided by a rising number of PACE program wins. The physician staffing business is growing on higher billable days and revenue per day sales. Improving operating leverage from volume growth and proactive cost management are driving the bottom line.

Cross Country Healthcare currently carries a Zacks Rank #3. CCRN’s earnings missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the last four quarters (surpassing the mark on the other occasion), the average miss being 97.3%.

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Shares of Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO – Get Free Report) have received an average rating of “Reduce” from the eight analysts that are currently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Three analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, four have given a hold recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $114.25.

CABO has been the topic of several analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d-)” rating on shares of Cable One in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their price objective on Cable One from $107.00 to $90.00 and set an “underweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 27th. TD Cowen decreased their price objective on Cable One from $260.00 to $142.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, February 27th. Zacks Research upgraded Cable One from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, March 12th. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane downgraded Cable One from a “neutral” rating to an “underperform” rating and set a $80.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Tuesday, February 24th.

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Institutional Inflows and Outflows Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Cable One by 180.0% during the 3rd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 140 shares of the company’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 90 shares during the period. Quarry LP increased its holdings in Cable One by 1,011.1% during the 3rd quarter. Quarry LP now owns 200 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 182 shares during the period. Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Cable One by 2,288.9% during the 3rd quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 215 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after purchasing an additional 206 shares during the period. Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new position in Cable One during the 3rd quarter valued at about $39,000. Finally, Hantz Financial Services Inc. increased its holdings in Cable One by 107.3% during the 3rd quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 255 shares of the company’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 132 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 89.92% of the company’s stock.

Cable One Stock Up 5.3% CABO opened at $96.66 on Tuesday. The company has a market cap of $548.26 million, a P/E ratio of -1.51 and a beta of 0.69. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $101.04 and its 200-day moving average price is $116.92. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.81. Cable One has a 12 month low of $70.37 and a 12 month high of $277.55.

Cable One (NYSE:CABO – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported ($1.35) EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $7.60 by ($8.95). The company had revenue of $363.74 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $368.59 million. Cable One had a positive return on equity of 7.36% and a negative net margin of 23.74%. On average, equities analysts expect that Cable One will post 32.08 EPS for the current year.

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Cable One, Inc (NYSE:CABO) is an American provider of broadband communications services, offering a suite of residential and business solutions over a hybrid fiber-coaxial network. The company delivers high-speed internet access, digital video, voice communications and mobile services, alongside advanced managed Wi-Fi and cybersecurity tools. Cable One’s infrastructure supports both traditional cable offerings and converged IP-based platforms designed to meet evolving customer needs.

In addition to consumer-focused services, Cable One caters to small and medium-sized enterprises with dedicated business-class connectivity, Ethernet solutions and cloud-based voice applications.

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On April 16, 2026, Cable One Inc (CABO) shares rose 12.0% today, bringing the current price to $107.40. The stock has experienced a 52-week range of $70.37 to $

PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Cable One, Inc. (NYSE: CABO) (the “Company” or “Cable One”) today reported financial and operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Three Months Ended March 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2026

2025

$ Change

% Change

Revenues

$

352,957

$

380,601

$

(27,644

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(7.3

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Net income

$

35,774

$

2,607

$

33,167

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Net profit margin

10.1

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0.7

%

Cash flows from operating activities

$

118,220

$

116,332

$

1,888

1.6

%

Adjusted EBITDA(1)

$

183,348

$

202,712

$

(19,364

)

(9.6

)%

Adjusted EBITDA margin(1)

51.9

%

53.3

%

Capital expenditures

$

68,424

$

71,130

$

(2,706

)

(3.8

)%

Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures(1)

$

114,924

$

131,582

$

(16,658

)

(12.7

)%

“What’s become clear to me early on is that Cable One has all the right building blocks in place, including a resilient business model, a high-capacity network, strong local market positions and the ability to generate meaningful cash flow,” said Jim Holanda, Chief Executive Officer of Cable One. “Our focus now is on sharpening execution across the business, particularly in how we go to market, retain customers and simplify our product offering, to translate these strengths into improved performance and long-term value creation.”

First Quarter 2026 Summary:

Total revenues were $353.0 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $380.6 million in the first quarter of 2025, with $10.0 million of the decrease attributable to a decline in residential video revenues. Residential data revenues were $213.6 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $225.1 million in the first quarter of 2025, a decrease of $11.6 million, or 5.1%, year-over-year. Residential data revenues declined $6.1 million, or 2.8%, on a sequential quarterly basis. Business data revenues for the first quarter of 2026 were $56.3 million, a decrease of $1.0 million, or 1.8%, year-over-year. Net income was $35.8 million and $2.6 million in the first quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA was $183.3 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $202.7 million in the first quarter of 2025. Net profit margin was 10.1% and Adjusted EBITDA margin was 51.9% in the first quarter of 2026. Net cash provided by operating activities was $118.2 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $116.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures was $114.9 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $131.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. The Company completed its previously announced fiber-to-the-tower contract sale for $42.0 million in cash, the proceeds of which were used to accelerate debt repayment. The Company paid down an aggregate $90.6 million principal amount of debt during the first quarter of 2026, consisting of repurchases of $33.7 million aggregate principal amount of senior notes, $27.4 million of term loan prepayments, $25.0 million of revolver credit facility ("Revolver") paydowns and $4.4 million of scheduled amortization payments. First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Compared to First Quarter 2025

Revenues were $353.0 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $380.6 million in the first quarter of 2025. Residential data revenues decreased $11.6 million, or 5.1%, year-over-year due primarily to a decrease in residential data subscribers, partially offset by a 0.8% increase in average revenue per unit ("ARPU"). Residential video revenues decreased $10.0 million, or 19.8%, year-over-year due primarily to a decrease in residential video subscribers, partially offset by rate adjustments enacted during 2025. Business data revenues decreased $1.0 million, or 1.8%, year-over-year.

Net income was $35.8 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $2.6 million in the prior year quarter. The year-over-year increase was due primarily to a $26.6 million gain on sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights and $32.9 million of lower equity investment losses, partially offset by a decrease in revenues. Net profit margin was 10.1% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 0.7% in the prior year quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA was $183.3 million and $202.7 million for the first quarter of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Adjusted EBITDA margin was 51.9% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to 53.3% in the prior year quarter.

Net cash provided by operating activities was $118.2 million in the first quarter of 2026 compared to $116.3 million in the first quarter of 2025. Capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2026 totaled $68.4 million compared to $71.1 million for the first quarter of 2025. Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures for the first quarter of 2026 was $114.9 million compared to $131.6 million in the prior year quarter.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

At March 31, 2026, the Company had $165.6 million of cash and cash equivalents on hand compared to $152.8 million at December 31, 2025. The Company’s debt balance was $3.12 billion and $3.21 billion at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. The Company had $550.0 million of borrowings and $700.0 million available for borrowing under the Revolver as of March 31, 2026. The Company's weighted average cost of debt was 3.7% for the first quarter of 2026.

The Company borrowed $575.0 million under the Revolver to retire its $575.0 million convertible notes in March 2026.

The Company voluntarily repurchased $33.7 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding senior notes and prepaid $27.4 million aggregate principal amount of outstanding term loan borrowings during the first quarter of 2026, recognizing $9.8 million of gains on debt extinguishments.

The Company's capital expenditures by category for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 were as follows (in thousands):

Three Months Ended March 31,

2026

2025

Customer premise equipment(1)

$

19,550

$

16,568

Commercial(2)

2,969

5,177

Scalable infrastructure(3)

7,279

9,182

Line extensions(4)

14,339

14,521

Upgrade/rebuild(5)

4,184

3,399

Support capital(6)

20,103

22,282

Total

$

68,424

$

71,130

(1)

Customer premise equipment includes costs incurred at customer locations, including installation costs and customer premise equipment (e.g., modems and set-top boxes).

(2)

Commercial includes costs related to securing business services customers and primary service units ("PSUs"), including small and medium-sized businesses and enterprise customers.

(3)

Scalable infrastructure includes costs not related to customer premise equipment to secure growth of new customers and PSUs or provide service enhancements (e.g., headend equipment).

(4)

Line extensions include network costs associated with entering new service areas (e.g., fiber/coaxial cable, amplifiers, electronic equipment, make-ready and design engineering).

(5)

Upgrade/rebuild includes costs to modify or replace existing fiber/coaxial cable networks, including betterments.

(6)

Support capital includes costs associated with the replacement or enhancement of non-network assets due to technological and physical obsolescence (e.g., non-network equipment, land, buildings and vehicles) and capitalized internal labor costs not associated with customer installation activities.

Conference Call

Cable One will host a conference call with the financial community to discuss results for the first quarter of 2026 on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time (ET).

The conference call will be available via an audio webcast on the Cable One Investor Relations website at ir.cableone.net or by dialing 1-833-461-5787 (International: 1-585-542-9983) and using the access code 220734119. Participants should register for the webcast or dial in for the conference call shortly before 5 p.m. ET.

A replay of the call will be available from April 30, 2026 until May 28, 2026 at ir.cableone.net.

Additional Information Available on Website

The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes thereto contained in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2026, which will be posted on the “SEC Filings” section of the Cable One Investor Relations website at ir.cableone.net when it is filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). Investors and others interested in more information about Cable One should consult the Company’s website, which is regularly updated with financial and other important information about the Company.

Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company uses certain measures that are not defined by generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”) to evaluate various aspects of its business. Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures and capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures and should be considered in addition to, not as superior to, or as a substitute for, net income, net profit margin, net cash provided by operating activities or capital expenditures as a percentage of net income reported in accordance with GAAP. Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures are reconciled to net income, Adjusted EBITDA margin is reconciled to net profit margin and capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA is reconciled to capital expenditures as a percentage of net income. Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures is also reconciled to net cash provided by operating activities. These reconciliations are included in the “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures” tables within this press release.

“Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as net income plus net interest expense, income tax provision, depreciation and amortization, equity-based compensation, severance and contract termination costs, acquisition-related costs, net (gain) loss on asset sales and disposals, system conversion costs, net equity method investment (income) loss, executive search and transition costs, MBI integration costs, net other (income) expense and any special items, as applicable, as provided in the “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures” tables within this press release. Executive search and transition costs consist of expenses incurred in connection with changes in executive leadership, including make-whole payment, severance and other separation benefits, and costs related to executive search and onboarding. MBI integration costs consist of expenses for planning and implementing system conversion, rebranding, employee-related costs (including severance and retention), and other professional fees incurred in connection with the integration of MBI. These costs are associated with discrete events and are incremental to normal, recurring, operating expenses and as such, are excluded from Adjusted EBITDA. Adjusted EBITDA eliminates the significant non-cash depreciation and amortization expense that results from the capital-intensive nature of the Company’s business as well as other non-cash or special items and is unaffected by the Company’s capital structure or investment activities. This measure is limited in that it does not reflect the periodic costs of certain capitalized tangible and intangible assets used in generating revenues and the Company’s cash cost of debt financing. These costs are evaluated through other financial measures.

“Adjusted EBITDA margin” is defined as Adjusted EBITDA divided by total revenues.

“Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures,” when used as a liquidity measure, is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities excluding the impact of capital expenditures, net interest expense, income tax provision (benefit), changes in operating assets and liabilities, change in deferred income taxes and any special items, as applicable, as provided in the “Reconciliations of Non-GAAP Measures” tables within this press release.

“Capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA” is defined as capital expenditures divided by Adjusted EBITDA.

The Company uses Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures and capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA to assess its performance, and it also uses Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures as an indicator of its ability to fund operations and make additional investments with internally generated funds. In addition, Adjusted EBITDA generally correlates to the measure used in the leverage ratio calculations under the Company’s credit agreement and the indenture governing the Company’s non-convertible senior unsecured notes to determine compliance with the covenants contained in the credit agreement and the ability to take certain actions under the indenture governing the non-convertible senior unsecured notes. Adjusted EBITDA, capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures are also significant performance measures that have been used by the Company in its incentive compensation programs. Adjusted EBITDA does not take into account cash used for mandatory debt service requirements or other non-discretionary expenditures, and thus does not represent residual funds available for discretionary uses.

The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin and capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA are useful to investors in evaluating the operating performance of the Company. The Company believes that Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures is useful to investors as it shows the Company’s performance while taking into account cash outflows for capital expenditures and is one of several indicators of the Company’s ability to service debt, make investments and/or return capital to its stockholders.

Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures, capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA and similar measures with similar titles are common measures used by investors, analysts and peers to compare performance in the Company’s industry, although the Company’s measures of Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted EBITDA margin, Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures and capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA may not be directly comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.

About Cable One

Cable One, Inc. (NYSE:CABO) is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, we're not just shaping the future of connectivity–we're transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core.

Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Cable One, they are choosing a team that is always working for them–one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do–it’s who we are.

CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This communication and the related conference call may contain “forward-looking statements” that involve risks and uncertainties. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates, assumptions and projections about the Company’s industry, business, strategy, technologies, acquisitions and strategic investments, market expansion plans, dividend policy, capital allocation, financing strategy, the purchase price payable pursuant to the put option associated with the remaining equity interests in Mega Broadband Investments Holdings LLC (“MBI”) which was exercised on January 2, 2026 (such purchase price, the “Put Price”) and the anticipated timeline to consummate such transaction, the Company's ability and sources of capital to fund the Put Price, MBI’s future indebtedness and the Company's financial results and financial condition. Forward-looking statements often include words such as “will,” “should,” “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes” and words and terms of similar substance in connection with discussions of future operating or financial performance. As with any projection or forecast, forward-looking statements are inherently susceptible to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. The Company’s actual results may vary materially from those expressed or implied in its forward-looking statements. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed on any forward-looking statement made by the Company or on its behalf. Important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those in its forward-looking statements include government regulation, economic, strategic, political and social conditions and the following factors, which are discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 as filed with the SEC on February 26, 2026 (the "2025 Form 10-K"):

rising levels of competition from historical and new entrants in the Company’s markets; recent and future changes in technology, and the Company's ability to develop, deploy and operate new technologies, service offerings and customer service platforms; risks associated with the Company's use of artificial intelligence; the Company’s ability to grow its residential data and business data revenues and customer base; increases in programming costs and retransmission fees; the Company’s ability to obtain hardware, software and operational support from vendors, including the potential impacts of changes in trade policy and tariffs; risks relating to existing or future acquisitions and strategic investments by the Company, including risks associated with the exercise of the Put option associated with the remaining equity interests in MBI and the acquisition and integration of MBI; the integrity and security of the Company’s network and information systems; the impact of possible security breaches and other disruptions, including cyber-attacks; the Company’s failure to obtain necessary intellectual and proprietary rights to operate its business and the risk of intellectual property claims and litigation against the Company; the Company's ability to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting and disclosure controls and procedures; impairments of intangible assets and goodwill; legislative or regulatory efforts to impose new requirements on the Company’s data services; additional regulation of the Company’s video and voice services or changes to government subsidy programs; the Company’s ability to renew cable system franchises; increases in pole attachment costs; changes in local governmental franchising authority and broadcast carriage regulations; the potential adverse effect of the Company’s level of indebtedness on its business, financial condition or results of operations and cash flows; the restrictions the terms of the Company’s indebtedness place on its business and corporate actions; the possibility that interest rates will rise, causing the Company’s obligations to service its variable rate indebtedness to increase significantly; risks associated with the Company’s convertible indebtedness; the Company’s ability to pay dividends; our reduced stock price; provisions in the Company’s charter, by-laws and Delaware law that could discourage takeovers and limit the judicial forum for certain disputes; adverse economic conditions, labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, changes in rates of inflation and the level of move activity in the housing sector; pandemics, epidemics or disease outbreaks, such as the COVID-19 pandemic, have, and may in the future, disrupt the Company's business and operations, which could materially affect the Company's business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows; lower demand for the Company's residential data and business data products; fluctuations in the Company’s stock price; dilution from equity awards, convertible indebtedness and potential future convertible debt and stock issuances; damage to the Company’s reputation or brand image; the Company’s ability to retain key employees (whom the Company refers to as associates); the Company's ability to successfully transition to its new Chief Executive Officer; the Company’s ability to incur future indebtedness; provisions in the Company’s charter that could limit the liabilities for directors; and the other risks and uncertainties detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including but not limited to those described under "Risk Factors" in the 2025 Form 10-K and in its subsequent filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements made by the Company in this communication speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any obligation, except as required by law, to update or alter its forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, subsequent events or otherwise.

CABLE ONE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended March 31,

(dollars in thousands, except per share data)

2026

2025

Change

% Change

Revenues:

Residential data

$

213,571

$

225,121

$

(11,550

)

(5.1

)%

Residential video

40,769

50,805

(10,036

)

(19.8

)%

Residential voice

6,509

7,044

(535

)

(7.6

)%

Business data

56,288

57,293

(1,005

)

(1.8

)%

Business other

14,238

16,883

(2,645

)

(15.7

)%

Other

21,582

23,455

(1,873

)

(8.0

)%

Total Revenues

352,957

380,601

(27,644

)

(7.3

)%

Costs and Expenses:

Operating (excluding depreciation and amortization)

93,885

99,851

(5,966

)

(6.0

)%

Selling, general and administrative

87,187

95,414

(8,227

)

(8.6

)%

Depreciation and amortization

82,494

85,465

(2,971

)

(3.5

)%

(Gain) loss on asset sales and disposals, net

2,785

4,196

(1,411

)

(33.6

)%

Total Costs and Expenses

266,351

284,926

(18,575

)

(6.5

)%

Income from operations

86,606

95,675

(9,069

)

(9.5

)%

Interest expense, net

(30,269

)

(34,463

)

4,194

(12.2

)%

Other income (expense), net

22,960

(1,412

)

24,372

NM

Income before income taxes and equity method investment income (loss), net

79,297

59,800

19,497

32.6

%

Income tax provision

(19,421

)

(203

)

(19,218

)

NM

Income before equity method investment income (loss), net

59,876

59,597

279

0.5

%

Equity method investment income (loss), net

(24,102

)

(56,990

)

32,888

(57.7

)%

Net income

$

35,774

$

2,607

$

33,167

NM

Net Income per Common Share:

Basic

$

6.29

$

0.46

$

5.83

NM

Diluted

$

6.12

$

0.46

$

5.66

NM

Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding:

Basic

5,685,897

5,633,810

52,087

0.9

%

Diluted

6,083,488

5,644,766

438,722

7.8

%

Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges and other, net of tax

4,076

(14,986

)

19,062

(127.2

)%

Comprehensive income (loss)

$

39,850

$

(12,379

)

$

52,229

NM

CABLE ONE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(Unaudited)

  (dollars in thousands, except par values)

March 31, 2026

December 31, 2025

Assets

Current Assets:

Cash and cash equivalents

$

165,601

$

152,769

Accounts receivable, net

50,365

58,578

Prepaid and other current assets

84,390

95,238

Total Current Assets

300,356

306,585

Equity investments

589,978

613,841

Property, plant and equipment, net

1,780,771

1,784,201

Intangible assets, net

1,947,089

1,974,359

Goodwill

840,826

840,826

Other noncurrent assets

70,609

68,541

Total Assets

$

5,529,629

$

5,588,353

Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

Current Liabilities:

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

$

131,564

$

143,058

Deferred revenue

21,459

22,731

Current portion of long-term debt

18,197

593,535

Total Current Liabilities

171,220

759,324

Long-term debt

3,088,092

2,600,392

Deferred income taxes

769,101

769,924

Other noncurrent liabilities

22,418

25,075

Total Liabilities

4,050,831

4,154,715

Commitments and contingencies

Stockholders' Equity:

Preferred stock ($0.01 par value; 4,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding)

—

—

Common stock ($0.01 par value; 40,000,000 shares authorized; 6,175,399 shares issued; and 5,672,182 and 5,635,219 shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)

62

62

Additional paid-in capital

688,128

681,866

Retained earnings

1,370,327

1,334,553

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

23,526

19,450

Treasury stock, at cost (503,217 and 540,180 shares held as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively)

(603,245

)

(602,293

)

Total Stockholders' Equity

1,478,798

1,433,638

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

5,529,629

$

5,588,353

CABLE ONE, INC.

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended March 31,

(in thousands)

2026

2025

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

$

35,774

$

2,607

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

82,494

85,465

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

3,009

2,445

Equity-based compensation

7,564

11,311

Gain on debt extinguishments

(9,833

)

—

Change in deferred income taxes

(2,548

)

(18,571

)

(Gain) loss on asset sales and disposals, net

2,785

4,196

Gain on sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights

(26,635

)

—

Equity method investment (income) loss, net

24,102

56,990

Fair value adjustments

13,889

4,611

Changes in operating assets and liabilities:

Accounts receivable, net

6,311

9,755

Prepaid and other current assets

(475

)

(19,671

)

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities

(12,309

)

(16,651

)

Deferred revenue

(437

)

(261

)

Other

(5,471

)

(5,894

)

Net cash provided by operating activities

118,220

116,332

Cash flows from investing activities:

Capital expenditures

(68,424

)

(71,130

)

Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures

561

3,639

Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment

846

233

Proceeds from sales of equity investments

1,112

10,702

Proceeds from sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights

42,000

—

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities

(23,905

)

(56,556

)

Cash flows from financing activities:

Proceeds from long-term debt borrowings

575,000

—

Debt repayments

(655,531

)

(44,815

)

Payment of withholding tax for equity awards

(952

)

(2,272

)

Dividends paid to stockholders

—

(17,232

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(81,483

)

(64,319

)

Change in cash and cash equivalents

12,832

(4,543

)

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period

152,769

153,631

Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

$

165,601

$

149,088

Supplemental cash flow disclosures:

Cash paid for interest, net of capitalized interest

$

25,072

$

31,386

Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds received

$

4,620

$

21,994

CABLE ONE, INC.

RECONCILIATIONS OF NON-GAAP MEASURES

(Unaudited)

  Three Months Ended March 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2026

2025

$ Change

% Change

Net income

$

35,774

$

2,607

$

33,167

NM

Net profit margin

10.1

%

0.7

%

Plus: Interest expense, net

30,269

34,463

(4,194

)

(12.2

)%

Income tax provision

19,421

203

19,218

NM

Depreciation and amortization

82,494

85,465

(2,971

)

(3.5

)%

Equity-based compensation

7,564

11,311

(3,747

)

(33.1

)%

Severance and contract termination costs

—

328

(328

)

(100.0

)%

Acquisition-related costs

1,645

1,432

213

14.9

%

(Gain) loss on asset sales and disposals, net

2,785

4,196

(1,411

)

(33.6

)%

System conversion costs

628

4,305

(3,677

)

(85.4

)%

Equity method investment (income) loss, net

24,102

56,990

(32,888

)

(57.7

)%

Executive search and transition costs

905

—

905

NM

MBI integration costs

721

—

721

NM

Other (income) expense, net

(22,960

)

1,412

(24,372

)

NM

Adjusted EBITDA

$

183,348

$

202,712

$

(19,364

)

(9.6

)%

Adjusted EBITDA margin

51.9

%

53.3

%

Less: Capital expenditures

$

68,424

$

71,130

$

(2,706

)

(3.8

)%

Capital expenditures as a percentage of net income

191.3

%

2,728.4

%

Capital expenditures as a percentage of Adjusted EBITDA

37.3

%

35.1

%

Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures

$

114,924

$

131,582

$

(16,658

)

(12.7

)%

Three Months Ended March 31,

(dollars in thousands)

2026

2025

$ Change

% Change

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

118,220

$

116,332

$

1,888

1.6

%

Capital expenditures

(68,424

)

(71,130

)

2,706

(3.8

)%

Interest expense, net

30,269

34,463

(4,194

)

(12.2

)%

Amortization of debt discount and issuance costs

(3,009

)

(2,445

)

(564

)

23.1

%

Income tax provision

19,421

203

19,218

NM

Changes in operating assets and liabilities

12,381

32,722

(20,341

)

(62.2

)%

Gain on debt extinguishments

9,833

—

9,833

NM

Change in deferred income taxes

2,548

18,571

(16,023

)

(86.3

)%

Acquisition-related costs

1,645

1,432

213

14.9

%

Severance and contract termination costs

—

328

(328

)

(100.0

)%

System conversion costs

628

4,305

(3,677

)

(85.4

)%

Fair value adjustments

(13,889

)

(4,611

)

(9,278

)

201.2

%

Executive search and transition costs

905

—

905

NM

MBI integration costs

721

—

721

NM

Gain on sale of fiber-to-the-tower contract rights

26,635

—

26,635

NM

Other (income) expense, net

(22,960

)

1,412

(24,372

)

NM

Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures

$

114,924

$

131,582

$

(16,658

)

(12.7

)%

CABLE ONE, INC.

OPERATING STATISTICS

(Unaudited)

  As of March 31,

(in thousands, except percentages and ARPU data)

2026

2025

Change

% Change

Passings(1)

2,847.0

2,849.0

(2.0

)

(0.1

)%

Residential Customers

907.0

970.1

(63.1

)

(6.5

)%

Data PSUs

887.1

945.0

(57.9

)

(6.1

)%

Video PSUs

78.0

101.3

(23.2

)

(22.9

)%

Voice PSUs

53.6

64.6

(11.0

)

(17.0

)%

Total residential PSUs

1,018.8

1,110.8

(92.1

)

(8.3

)%

Business Customers

106.5

105.0

1.5

1.4

%

Data PSUs

98.5

99.8

(1.3

)

(1.3

)%

Video PSUs

4.4

6.4

(1.9

)

(30.2

)%

Voice PSUs

37.4

38.0

(0.6

)

(1.6

)%

Total business services PSUs

140.3

144.1

(3.9

)

(2.7

)%

Total Customers

1,013.5

1,075.1

(61.6

)

(5.7

)%

Total non-video

931.4

964.9

(33.5

)

(3.5

)%

Percent of total

91.9

%

89.7

%

2.2

%

Data PSUs

985.6

1,044.8

(59.2

)

(5.7

)%

Video PSUs

82.5

107.6

(25.1

)

(23.4

)%

Voice PSUs

91.0

102.6

(11.6

)

(11.3

)%

Total PSUs

1,159.0

1,255.0

(95.9

)

(7.6

)%

Penetration

Data

34.6

%

36.7

%

(2.1

)%

Video

2.9

%

3.8

%

(0.9

)%

Voice

3.2

%

3.6

%

(0.4

)%

Share of First Quarter Revenues

Residential data

60.5

%

59.1

%

1.4

%

Business services

20.0

%

19.5

%

0.5

%

Total

80.5

%

78.6

%

1.9

%

ARPU - First Quarter

Residential data(2)

$

79.51

$

78.84

$

0.67

0.8

%

Residential video(2)

$

167.98

$

162.30

$

5.68

3.5

%

Residential voice(2)

$

39.60

$

35.58

$

4.02

11.3

%

Business services(3) (4)

$

219.62

$

234.48

$

(14.86

)

(6.3

)%

Note: All totals, percentages and year-over-year changes are calculated using exact numbers. Minor differences may exist due to rounding. (1)

Passings represent the estimated number of serviceable and marketable homes and businesses passed by the Company's active plant based on available information. Beginning in the third quarter of 2025, the Company began using an external reporting service for determining reported passings. The service provider generates updated counts biannually, during the first and third quarters of each year. Therefore, going forward the Company's reported passings for the second and fourth quarters of the year will remain unchanged from the preceding sequential quarter. Passings as of March 31, 2026 reflect certain refinements to the service provider's counting methodology.

(2)

ARPU values represent the applicable quarterly residential service revenues (excluding installation and activation fees) divided by the corresponding average of the number of PSUs at the beginning and end of each period, divided by three, except that for any PSUs added or subtracted as a result of an acquisition or divestiture occurring during the period, the associated ARPU values represent the applicable residential service revenues (excluding installation and activation fees) divided by the pro-rated average number of PSUs during such period.

(3)

ARPU values represent quarterly business services revenues divided by the average of the number of business customer relationships at the beginning and end of each period, divided by three, except that for any business customer relationships added or subtracted as a result of an acquisition or divestiture occurring during the period, the associated ARPU values represent business services revenues divided by the pro-rated average number of business customer relationships during such period.

(4)

In March 2026, the Company sold certain fiber-to-the-tower contract rights for cash proceeds of $42.0 million. Such contracts generated $9.0 million of business data revenues during 2025.

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Cable One (CABO - Free Report) reported $352.96 million in revenue for the quarter ended March 2026, representing a year-over-year decline of 7.3%. EPS of $6.12 for the same period compares to $12.32 a year ago.

The reported revenue represents a surprise of -1.89% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $359.75 million. With the consensus EPS estimate being $7.77, the EPS surprise was -21.24%.

While investors scrutinize revenue and earnings changes year-over-year and how they compare with Wall Street expectations to determine their next move, some key metrics always offer a more accurate picture of a company's financial health.

Since these metrics play a crucial role in driving the top- and bottom-line numbers, comparing them with the year-ago numbers and what analysts estimated about them helps investors better project a stock's price performance.

Here is how Cable One performed in the just reported quarter in terms of the metrics most widely monitored and projected by Wall Street analysts:

Residential PSUs - Data: 887,100 versus 891,700 estimated by two analysts on average.Residential PSUs - Video: 78,000 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 78,900.Residential PSUs - Voice: 53,600 versus the two-analyst average estimate of 53,300.Residential ARPU - Voice: $39.60 compared to the $36.99 average estimate based on two analysts.Residential ARPU - Data: $79.51 versus the two-analyst average estimate of $80.73.Residential ARPU - Video: $167.98 versus $173.53 estimated by two analysts on average.Total Residential PSUs: 1,019 versus 969 estimated by two analysts on average.Revenues- Residential Video: $40.77 million versus $42.18 million estimated by three analysts on average. Compared to the year-ago quarter, this number represents a -19.8% change.Revenues- Other: $21.58 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $23.53 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -8%.Revenues- Residential Voice: $6.51 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $6.02 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -7.6%.Revenues- Residential Data: $213.57 million versus the three-analyst average estimate of $216.72 million. The reported number represents a year-over-year change of -5.1%.View all Key Company Metrics for Cable One here>>>

Shares of Cable One have returned +0.5% over the past month versus the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +12.2% change. The stock currently has a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy), indicating that it could outperform the broader market in the near term.

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PHOENIX, June 04, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sparklight® has invested nearly $1 billion over the past three years to expand and enhance its fiber-rich network across its 24-state footprint, helping deliver faster connectivity and greater capacity for residential and business customers and critical community services.

As part of its continued network evolution, Sparklight has expanded fiber deeper into the areas it serves to build a future-ready network designed to support long-term growth and economic development. With a fiber-rich network spanning more than 31,000 route miles, Sparklight’s investments help create the infrastructure needed to support emerging technologies, increasing digital demands and the evolving connectivity needs of homes and businesses.

Gigabit internet service is now available across all Sparklight markets, and Multi-Gig speeds are available in more than half its service areas. The company also continues advancing its long-term 10G technology roadmap to support the next generation of connected experiences.

Together, these investments and services help deliver:

Faster speeds for streaming, gaming and video conferencingOptimal performance across multiple connected devicesReliable connectivity for remote work, online learning and business operationsScalable connectivity solutions for businesses of all sizes “Reliable connectivity is essential for how people work, learn, get entertained and stay connected every day,” said Jim Holanda, CEO of Cable One, Sparklight’s parent company. “Our investments help ensure families and businesses across the communities we serve have access to the fast, dependable connectivity they need today, while continuing to strengthen network performance and reliability for the future.”

Sparklight’s investments also support the company’s suite of connectivity products and services, including:

Intelligent whole-home Wi-Fi powered by eero Wi-Fi 7 technologySparklight Mobile, a no-contract wireless service with 5G nationwide coverage and unlimited talk and text starting at $15/month when bundled with Sparklight home internetTech Assist, a U.S.-based support and protection service for connected home devices, smart TVs, gaming systems and more
To learn more about Sparklight’s residential and business services, visit www.sparklight.com and business.sparklight.com or follow the company on Facebook, Instagram and X. 

About Sparklight  
Sparklight is a leading broadband communications provider delivering exceptional service and enabling more than 1 million residential and business customers across 24 states to thrive and stay connected to what matters most. Through Sparklight®, the brand our customers know and trust, we’re not just shaping the future of connectivity – we’re transforming it with a commitment to innovation, reliability and customer experience at our core. 

Our robust infrastructure and cutting-edge technology don’t just keep our customers connected; they help drive progress in education, business and everyday life. We’re dedicated to bridging the digital divide, empowering our communities and fostering a more connected world. When our customers choose Sparklight, they are choosing a team that is always working for them — one that believes in the relentless pursuit of reliability, because being a trusted neighbor isn’t just what we do — it’s who we are.

CONTACT:
Trish Niemann
Vice President, Communications Strategy
[email protected]

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