Qwest Corp. NT(CTBB)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CTBB•NYSE
$19.40
Price updated Jun 4, 2026
AboutQwest is a large telecommunications carrier providing local service to the midwest and western regions of the US. Qwest provides voice, backbone data services, and digital television in some areas. It operates in three segments: Wireline Services, Wireless Services, and Other Services. The Wireline Services segment provides local voice, long distance voice, and data and Internet (DSL) services to consumers, businesses, and wholesale customers, as well as access services to wholesale customers. The Wireless Services segment is achieved by a partnership with Verizon Wireless. The Other Services segment primarily involves the sublease of real estate assets, such as space in office buildings, warehouses, and other properties.Show more
- Revenue$4.75B-13.8%
- EBITDA-$324M-111.6%
- Net Income-$1.33B-189.2%
- EPS (Diluted)0.00
- EBITDA Margin-6.82%-113.4%
- Operating Margin-21.25%-157.1%
- Net Margin-27.95%-203.5%
- ROE-11.46%-188.6%
CTBB Price & Volume
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Terminal Revenue Erosion Challenges Qwest Corp Solvency
Investment Thesis • Updated 2025Q4
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Negative
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Deteriorating
Primary Risk:Terminal legacy revenue decline
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Qwest Corp faces a precarious fundamental outlook characterized by a 15.0% year-over-year revenue contraction in 2025Q4 and a shift toward negative profitability.
- The company's reliance on aging wireline infrastructure necessitates high capital intensity, evidenced by a 40.8% CapEx/Revenue ratio, which continues to strain liquidity.
- Investors should remain cautious as the firm struggles to align its cost structure with a rapidly diminishing top-line, potentially leading to further asset impairments and equity erosion.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain positive operating margins, which reached -174.0% in 2025Q4, suggests a fundamental failure to stabilize its core business model.
CTBB Growth Metrics
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-8.28%
3 Years-9.7%
TTM-13.8%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-189.24%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-
5 Years-
3 Years-
TTM-
Return on Capital
10 Years9.85%
5 Years8.22%
3 Years1.78%
Last Year-6.39%
Peers Comparison
Key metrics vs top competitors for Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $19.40 | $19 | — | -13.8% | -27.95% | -11.46% | — | |
| $19.55 | $20 | — | -13.8% | -27.95% | -10.78% | — | |
| $20.63 | $126.66B | 6.79 | 2.71% | 16.92% | 16.85% | — | |
| $6.44 | $6.63B | -3.68 | -5.39% | -14.34% | -79.42% | — | |
| $20.49 | $143.09B | 6.74 | 2.71% | 16.92% | 16.85% | — | |
| $42.59 | $177.84B | 10.49 | 2.52% | 12.46% | 16.47% | — |
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CTBB Frequently Asked Questions
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Qwest Corp. NT's revenue?
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) reported $4.75B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 35% decrease from $7.31B in 2020.
How fast is Qwest Corp. NT growing?
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) saw revenue decline by 13.8% over the past year.
Is CTBB profitable?
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) reported a net loss of $1.33B for fiscal year 2025.
Dividend & Returns
What is CTBB's return on equity?
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) has a return on equity (ROE) of -11.5%. Negative ROE indicates the company is unprofitable.
What is Qwest Corp. NT's free cash flow?
Qwest Corp. NT (CTBB) had negative free cash flow of $300.0M in fiscal year 2025, likely due to heavy capital investments.