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ATN International, Inc.: Q1 FY2026 earnings call

What management said about Q1 FY2026, from the documents filed with the SEC on 7 May 2026: press release. Guidance figures: 4 kept. The quarter’s numbers.

Key takeaways

  • Revenue rose 1.6% year over year: Consolidated revenue was $182.2 million, up $2.9 million from $179.3 million, driven by carrier services and international ancillary revenue. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 10%: Adjusted EBITDA was $48.6 million, compared with $44.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Homes passed up 24%: High-speed broadband homes passed reached 523,300, up 24% from a year earlier, supported by fixed wireless deployments in late 2025. Source
  • Mobile churn rose to 3.86%: Mobile blended churn was 3.86%, against 2.97% in Q4 2025 and 3.32% in Q1 2025. Source
  • Cost containment lowered cost of services: Management attributed the operating income improvement to lower cost of services from cost containment efforts and lower depreciation and amortization. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin widened: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.7%, up from 24.7% a year earlier, with higher revenue and lower costs cited as the drivers. Source
  • Operating cash flow fell 17%: Operating cash flow was $29.8 million, down $6.1 million from a year earlier. Source
  • Sale covers 214 southwest US sites: The subsidiaries agreed to sell about 214 tower sites in the southwest US to an affiliate of Everest Infrastructure Partners for up to $297 million in cash. Source

“As I step into this role, my priority is translating ATN’s foundational capabilities into the next stage of value creation”

Naji Khoury, ATN’s Chief Executive Officer

Guidance

AreaPeriodFigureAgainst last quarter
Adjusted EBITDA, excluding tower sale Sourcefull year 2026$190 to $200 millionKept
Adjusted EBITDA reduction from tower sale Sourcefull year 2026$6 million to $8 millionKept
Capital expenditures, net of reimbursable amounts Sourcefull year 2026$105 to $115 millionKept
US tower sale initial closing timing Sourcesecond quarter of 2026second quarter of 2026Kept
US tower sale gross proceeds at initial closing Sourceinitial closing$250 to $270 million
US tower sale subsequent closings Sourcetwelve months after initial closing$27 to $47 million

What changed from last quarter

  • New: Management said it is assessing the business to identify simplification and optimization steps, while keeping a disciplined approach to capital allocation. Source

Results and growth drivers

  • Revenue rose 1.6% year over year: Consolidated revenue was $182.2 million, up $2.9 million from $179.3 million, driven by carrier services and international ancillary revenue. Source
  • Operating income rose $9.0 million: Operating income was $11.7 million, compared with $2.7 million a year earlier, reflecting higher revenue, lower cost of services and lower depreciation and amortization. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA up 10%: Adjusted EBITDA was $48.6 million, compared with $44.3 million a year earlier. Source
  • Net loss narrowed: Net loss attributable to ATN stockholders was $(2.8) million, or $(0.29) per share, compared with $(8.9) million, or $(0.69) per share, a year earlier. Source

Segments and regions

  • International revenue and EBITDA rose: International Telecom revenue was $96.1 million, up from $94.5 million, and Adjusted EBITDA was $34.3 million, up from $32.4 million. Source
  • US Telecom reported operating income: US Telecom operating income was $1.7 million, against a $2.4 million loss a year earlier; US Adjusted EBITDA was $19.5 million, against $17.5 million. Source
  • Corporate loss narrowed slightly: Corporate and Other Adjusted EBITDA loss was $5.2 million, against $5.6 million a year earlier. Source

“Our first-quarter results reflect solid performance across our business”

Carlos Doglioli, ATN’s Chief Financial Officer

Products and customers

  • Homes passed up 24%: High-speed broadband homes passed reached 523,300, up 24% from a year earlier, supported by fixed wireless deployments in late 2025. Source
  • High-speed subscribers up 3%: Total high-speed broadband subscribers were 142,500, up 3% from a year earlier. The operating metrics table shows 142,900 at year-end 2025. Source
  • Carrier services revenue grew 8.9%: Carrier services revenue rose $3.0 million, or 8.9%, reflecting more completed sites in the US segment and market demand in both segments. Source
  • International ancillary revenue up 54%: International ancillary service revenue rose $1.7 million, or 54.3%, year over year. Source
  • Prior subscriber figures may be recalculated: The company noted that data may differ from prior periods because of more accurate data or changes in calculation methodology. Source

Mobile subscribers and churn

  • Prepaid mobile subscribers declined 1%: International prepaid mobile subscribers were 324,000, down 1% year over year and down from 331,200 at year-end 2025. Source
  • Postpaid mobile subscribers grew 5%: International postpaid mobile subscribers were 62,400, up 5% from a year earlier and up from 61,700 at year-end 2025. Source
  • Total mobile subscribers near flat: Total international mobile subscribers were 386,400, down from 392,900 at year-end 2025 and up 0.2% from a year earlier. Source
  • Mobile churn rose to 3.86%: Mobile blended churn was 3.86%, against 2.97% in Q4 2025 and 3.32% in Q1 2025. Source

“The team delivered year-over-year increases in total revenue, operating income and Adjusted EBITDA, reflecting steady execution across the entire organization”

Carlos Doglioli, ATN’s Chief Financial Officer

Costs and margins

  • Cost containment lowered cost of services: Management attributed the operating income improvement to lower cost of services from cost containment efforts and lower depreciation and amortization. Source
  • Adjusted EBITDA margin widened: Adjusted EBITDA margin was 26.7%, up from 24.7% a year earlier, with higher revenue and lower costs cited as the drivers. Source
  • Selling and administrative costs rose: Cost of services and other fell to $77.4 million from $78.2 million; selling, general and administrative expense rose to $56.2 million from $55.2 million. Source
  • Depreciation and amortization declined: Depreciation fell to $31.2 million from $34.5 million, and amortization of acquired intangibles fell to $0.5 million from $1.2 million. Source

Cash, debt and capital spending

  • Operating cash flow fell 17%: Operating cash flow was $29.8 million, down $6.1 million from a year earlier. Source
  • Net debt ratio improved: The Net Debt Ratio was 2.30x. The highlights say it improved from 2.52x, but the balance sheet table shows 2.36x at December 31, 2025. Source
  • Total debt and cash both rose: Total debt was $570.2 million at March 31, 2026, up from $565.2 million; cash and restricted cash were $123.5 million, up from $117.2 million. Source
  • Capital expenditure of $21.0 million: Capital expenditures were $21.0 million net of $13.5 million of reimbursable amounts, compared with $20.8 million net of $22.4 million a year earlier. Source

US tower portfolio sale

  • Sale covers 214 southwest US sites: The subsidiaries agreed to sell about 214 tower sites in the southwest US to an affiliate of Everest Infrastructure Partners for up to $297 million in cash. Source
  • Agreement dated February 11, 2026: The company noted that the purchase and sale agreement was previously disclosed, having been entered into on February 11, 2026. Source
  • Later closings tied to milestones: Subsequent closings depend on construction and operational milestones at designated sites within the tower portfolio. Source

Dividends and share repurchases

  • Quarterly dividend of $0.275 paid: The quarterly dividend of $0.275 per share was paid on April 10, 2026, to holders of record as of March 31, 2026. Source
  • No shares repurchased in quarter: The company did not repurchase any shares in the quarter. Source
  • Dividends paid in cash flow: The cash flow statement shows dividends paid on common stock of $4.2 million, compared with $3.6 million a year earlier. Source

Strategy and leadership

  • Financial priorities restated: The CFO listed margin improvement, cash flow expansion and a stronger balance sheet as financial priorities. Source
  • Simplification review under way: The CEO said he is working with leadership teams to assess the business and find simplification and optimization steps. Source
  • Chief executive change noted: The prior release carried remarks from Brad Martin as Chief Executive Officer, while this release carries Naji Khoury in that role.

Coming up, as management said on 7 May 2026

  • Investor presentation to supplement call: The company also plans to provide an investor presentation as a supplement to the call on its Investor Relations website. Source

Figures management reported

FigureReported
High-speed broadband subscribers Source142,500
Mobile subscribers, total Source386,400
Mobile blended churn Source3.86%
Capital expenditures, net of reimbursable amounts Source$21.0 million

Risks management discussed

  • Regulatory: Management cited the loss of a US government high-cost support subsidy in one market as one of the declines offset by growth. Source
  • Financial: Management attributed the lower operating cash flow to higher working capital, largely from the timing of government payments. Source

Earlier plans management reported on

  • On track: Management said the initial closing of the US tower portfolio sale remains on track for Q2 2026. Source
  • Not stated: Management said it reaffirms the previously announced financial guidance for full-year 2026. Source

Other quarters

Summarised with AI from the documents the company filed with the SEC. Every point is checked against the filing before it is shown: management’s own words word for word, figures against the line or table row they come from. A point that fails the check is left out. Source opens the filing at that line.