Consolidated Communications reports Q1 EPS (28c), consensus (23c)

Reports Q1 revenue $276.1M, consensus $286.3M. "We added a record 12,337 consumer fiber broadband subscribers in the first quarter and achieved 60% growth year over year," said Bob Udell, chief executive officer. "Our plan to drive improved penetration through a refined go-to market strategy is off to a great start with particularly strong fiber net adds of 5,200 in March, and approaching 6,000 in April. On the heels of this positive momentum, we expect to see another milestone of record net fiber adds in the second quarter." "With fiber expected to reach nearly 50% of our base at the end of 2023, we are continuing to build the foundation across our 3 C’s, including consumer, commercial and carrier, to position ourselves for revenue and EBITDA growth in 2024," added Udell.