CommScope’s Stronger-than-Expected Q2 Results Boost Stock Price

  • CommScope Holding shares gain after reporting better-than-expected preliminary 2Q revenue
  • Shares up 24% to $2.38 in recent trading
  • Net sales expected to fall 28% to $1.39 billion, beating analysts’ forecast of $1.21 billion
  • Core net sales at $1.05 billion and income from continuing operations at $75 million

CommScope Holding Co. reported preliminary second-quarter revenue that exceeded Wall Street analysts’ expectations, leading to a 24% increase in its shares price to $2.38. The company expects net sales to decline by about 28% to $1.39 billion, while core net sales (excluding certain business units) are projected at $1.05 billion and income from continuing operations at $75 million. CEO Chuck Treadway attributed the positive results to stronger-than-expected sales in the Connectivity and Cable Solutions unit, driven by datacenter and cloud businesses. Customer inventory levels also showed signs of stability.

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Public Companies: CommScope Holding (COMM)
Key People: Chuck Treadway (Chief Executive)

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Financial Markets Impacted: CommScope Holding stock
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