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CommScope (COMM)


Market Price (1/14/2026): $19.63 | Market Cap: $4.3 Bil
Sector: Information Technology | Industry: Communications Equipment

CommScope (COMM)


Market Price (1/14/2026): $19.63
Market Cap: $4.3 Bil
Sector: Information Technology
Industry: Communications Equipment

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Detailed financial logic regarding cash flow yields vs trend-riding momentum.


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 21%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 17%, FCF Yield is 6.2%
Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.7%, Dist 3Y High is -4.7%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 152%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%
  Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 169%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 298%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Network Equipment, Show more.
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.6%
3   High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 113%
4   Key risks
COMM key risks include [1] a substantial debt load and [2] a high concentration of large customers, Show more.
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 21%, ERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is 17%, FCF Yield is 6.2%
1 Strong revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include 5G & Advanced Connectivity, and Artificial Intelligence. Themes include Telecom Infrastructure, Network Equipment, Show more.
3 Trading close to highs
Dist 52W High is -4.7%, Dist 3Y High is -4.7%
4 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 152%
5 Stock price has recently run up significantly
6M Rtn6 month market price return is 169%, 12M Rtn12 month market price return is 298%
6 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is 0.6%
7 High stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 113%
8 Key risks
COMM key risks include [1] a substantial debt load and [2] a high concentration of large customers, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

COMM Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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CommScope (COMM) experienced a positive stock movement of approximately 13.2% between October 31, 2025, and January 14, 2026, driven by several key strategic and financial developments.

1. Strong Q3 2025 Earnings Beat: The company reported impressive third-quarter 2025 financial results on October 30, 2025, with an adjusted earnings per share of $0.62, significantly exceeding the projected $0.23. Revenue also surpassed expectations, reaching $1.63 billion against an anticipated $1.22 billion, which led to a 6.9% increase in the stock price the day after the announcement and contributed to a sustained upward trend.

2. Strategic Divestiture of Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) Segment: A major catalyst was the closing of the $10.5 billion sale of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) segment to Amphenol Corporation. This transaction, first announced in August 2025 and finalized on January 12, 2026, was a significant strategic move aimed at streamlining CommScope's operations.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The 13.2% change in COMM stock from 10/31/2025 to 1/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 13.2% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
103120251132026Change
Stock Price ($)17.3019.5813.18%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)5299.105299.100.00%
Net Income Margin (%)17.57%17.57%0.00%
P/E Multiple4.124.6613.18%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)221.50221.500.00%
Cumulative Contribution13.18%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

10/31/2025 to 1/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COMM13.2% 
Market (SPY)1.7%60.2%
Sector (XLK)-2.6%51.5%

Fundamental Drivers

The 138.8% change in COMM stock from 7/31/2025 to 1/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 110.7% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
73120251132026Change
Stock Price ($)8.2019.58138.78%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)4417.105299.1019.97%
Net Income Margin (%)18.16%17.57%-3.26%
P/E Multiple2.214.66110.69%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)216.30221.50-2.40%
Cumulative Contribution138.64%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

7/31/2025 to 1/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COMM138.8% 
Market (SPY)10.1%31.5%
Sector (XLK)11.6%26.3%

Fundamental Drivers

The 287.7% change in COMM stock from 1/31/2025 to 1/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 197.2% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
13120251132026Change
Stock Price ($)5.0519.58287.72%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)3959.805299.1033.82%
P/S Multiple0.280.82197.24%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)215.90221.50-2.59%
Cumulative Contribution287.46%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2025 to 1/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COMM287.7% 
Market (SPY)16.3%43.9%
Sector (XLK)27.5%43.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The 133.1% change in COMM stock from 1/31/2023 to 1/13/2026 was primarily driven by a 240.9% change in the company's P/S Multiple.
13120231132026Change
Stock Price ($)8.4019.58133.10%
Change Contribution ByLTMLTM
Total Revenues ($ Mil)7285.005299.10-27.26%
P/S Multiple0.240.82240.92%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)208.20221.50-6.39%
Cumulative Contribution132.14%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

1/31/2023 to 1/13/2026
ReturnCorrelation
COMM133.1% 
Market (SPY)77.0%34.5%
Sector (XLK)119.9%29.7%

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
COMM Return-18%-33%-62%85%248%5%42%
Peers Return38%-14%7%51%79%1%249%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%2%86%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
COMM Win Rate50%42%42%58%50%100% 
Peers Win Rate68%37%53%73%72%80% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%100% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
COMM Max Drawdown-30%-46%-82%-69%-42%-2% 
Peers Max Drawdown-5%-32%-11%-5%-20%-3% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%0% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: GLW, APH, BDC, CSCO, CIEN. See COMM Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 1/13/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventCOMMS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-93.8%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven1522.2%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-61.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven156.6%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven300 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-77.1%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven336.3%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

Compare to GLW, APH, BDC, CSCO, CIEN

In The Past

CommScope's stock fell -93.8% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 7/1/2021. A -93.8% loss requires a 1522.2% gain to breakeven.

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About CommScope (COMM)

CommScope Holding Company, Inc. provides infrastructure solutions for communications and entertainment networks. It operates through four segments: Broadband Networks (Broadband), Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN), Venue and Campus Networks (VCN), and Home Networks (Home). The Broadband segment provides converged cable access platforms, passive optical networking products, video systems, access technologies, fiber and coaxial cables, fiber and copper connectivity products, and hardened closures to the telco and cable provider broadband market. The OWN segment provides base station antennas, radio frequency filters, tower connectivity, microwave antennas, metro cell products, cabinets, steel towers, accessories, Spectrum Access System, and Comsearch products to the macro and metro cell markets. The VCN segment offers Wi-Fi and switching, distributed antenna systems, licensed and unlicensed small cells, enterprise fiber, and copper infrastructures for campuses, venues, data centers, and buildings. The Home segment provides devices and related software, and management solutions that offer residential connectivity and services to subscribers, such as digital subscriber lines, cable modems, and telephony and data gateways; and set top boxes and software that support cable, satellite, and Internet protocol television content delivery, which include digital video recorders, high definition set top boxes, and hybrid set top devices. It offers its products and services through specialized resellers and distributors, satellite video distributors, and system integrators, as well as directly to customers in the United States, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, the Caribbean, Latin America, and Canada. The company was formerly known as Cedar I Holding Company, Inc. and changed its name to CommScope Holding Company, Inc. in January 2011. CommScope Holding Company, Inc. was founded in 1976 and is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina.

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Analogy 1: **Cisco** for network physical infrastructure.

Analogy 2: **Corning** for the physical backbone of broadband and wireless networks.

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CommScope's major products are:
  • Broadband Network Infrastructure: Provides equipment and software for hybrid fiber-coaxial (HFC) and fiber optic networks used by broadband service providers.
  • Wireless Network Antennas and Radios: Offers a range of antennas, radios, and site solutions for cellular base stations and outdoor wireless networks.
  • Enterprise Connectivity Solutions: Delivers structured cabling, Wi-Fi access points, network switches, and Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS) for enterprise, venue, and campus networks.
  • Ruckus Wired and Wireless Solutions: Supplies enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, switching, IoT, and software solutions for high-performance network connectivity.

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CommScope (COMM) Major Customers

CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) primarily sells its networking and connectivity solutions to other companies (B2B).

While CommScope's annual filings (10-K) indicate that a significant portion of its revenue comes from a few major customers (e.g., in 2023, two customers accounted for 18.6% and 11.6% of net sales respectively), these customers are typically not named publicly due to confidentiality agreements.

Based on CommScope's product portfolio and market segments, its major customers are broadly categorized as:

  • Telecommunication Service Providers: These include major wired and wireless carriers, broadband providers, and cable operators that deploy CommScope's network infrastructure, fiber optic cables, wireless antennas, and home networking equipment.
  • Large Enterprises: Businesses across various industries that utilize CommScope's Ruckus Networks solutions for enterprise Wi-Fi, switching, and other in-building connectivity.
  • Data Center Operators: Including hyperscale and enterprise data centers that purchase CommScope's high-speed connectivity solutions, fiber optic cabling, and related infrastructure.

Given the scale of their operations and reliance on network infrastructure, the following public companies are highly likely to be among CommScope's significant customers, either directly or indirectly through channel partners:

  • Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ: CMCSA)
  • Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR)
  • AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T)
  • Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE: VZ)
  • T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS)

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Charles (Chuck) L. Treadway
President and Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Treadway was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of CommScope in October 2020. He has a significant background as a CEO, having served in this role for global businesses for 17 of the last 20 years. Before joining CommScope, he was Chief Executive Officer of Accudyne Industries from 2016 to 2020, a company that was a portfolio of BC Partners and current CommScope investor The Carlyle Group. His prior experience includes serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas & Betts Corp. from 2012 to 2016. He also held leadership positions at Custom Sensors and Technologies (CST) and Yale Security, and various roles at Schneider Electric. Mr. Treadway has a pattern of managing companies backed by private equity firms, having worked for several Carlyle-backed companies.

Kyle Lorentzen
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Mr. Lorentzen became CommScope's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in November 2021. Prior to this role, he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer at CommScope starting in December 2020. His previous experience includes serving as Chief Financial Officer of Accudyne Industries from 2017 to 2020. He was also Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President of Express Energy Service from 2014 to 2017, and Chief Executive Officer of Constellium Ravenswood from 2011 to 2014. Throughout his career, Mr. Lorentzen has held various financial and managerial positions with companies such as Noranda Aluminum, Berry Plastics/Covalence Specialty Materials, Hexion Specialty Chemical, Inc., Borden Chemical, Inc., Dow Chemical, Sanachem, Hampshire Chemical Corp. and W.R. Grace. He has experience in transformation leadership at several portfolio companies backed by Apollo and Carlyle.

Robyn T. Mingle
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer

Krista Bowen
Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary

Praveen Jonnala
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer

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CommScope (COMM) faces several key business risks:
  1. High Debt Load: CommScope has been under pressure due to substantial indebtedness, with analysts and reports consistently highlighting concerns about its ability to manage and repay its debt, including significant maturities. Although the planned sale of its CCS segment is intended to reduce this debt, it remains a critical financial risk for the company.
  2. Customer Concentration and Cyclical Demand: A significant portion of CommScope's business, particularly its Access Network Solutions (ANS) segment, relies heavily on a limited number of large cable operators. This customer concentration makes the company vulnerable to delays in upgrades or reduced capital spending by these key customers, leading to potential swings in revenue and EBITDA due to the cyclical nature of demand.
  3. Technological Obsolescence and Intense Competition: The telecommunications industry is characterized by rapid technological advancements, such as the adoption of fiber optics, 5G, and cloud-based solutions. CommScope faces the risk of technological obsolescence as demand for some of its older products and solutions declines in favor of newer, more advanced alternatives. Additionally, the company operates in a highly competitive market, contending with major players like Cisco and HPE, which necessitates continuous differentiation and innovation.

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  • Open Radio Access Networks (O-RAN) and Network Disaggregation: This emerging architectural shift in cellular networks aims to disaggregate hardware and software components, allowing for greater vendor interoperability and potentially lowering barriers to entry for new competitors. This could lead to the commoditization of traditional radio access network hardware, including antennas, radios, and base station components that CommScope supplies, challenging their competitive position and pricing power if not adequately addressed.
  • Shift to Cloud-Managed Networking and Networking as a Service (NaaS): In the enterprise networking segment, there is a growing trend towards cloud-managed solutions and subscription-based Networking as a Service (NaaS) models. This shift challenges CommScope's traditional hardware sales model (e.g., for its Ruckus Wi-Fi and switching portfolio) by emphasizing recurring software and service revenues over one-time hardware purchases. Competitors with stronger NaaS offerings could gain market share, requiring CommScope to rapidly adapt its business model and product offerings.

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CommScope (NASDAQ: COMM) operates across several key segments, providing infrastructure solutions for communication, data center, and entertainment networks. While the company has undergone strategic divestitures, its main products and services continue to address significant global and regional markets.

Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS)

This segment provides fiber optic and copper connectivity solutions, particularly for enterprise and hyperscale and cloud data centers. The data center market, driven by increasing demand for bandwidth and data capacity, especially from generative AI, presents a significant opportunity for CommScope. While a specific global market size for CommScope's portion of the data center market is not explicitly stated as an addressable market, the enterprise fiber business within CCS saw an 88% year-over-year revenue increase to $213 million in Q1 2025, representing 29% of CCS revenue. The broader data center networking market is experiencing massive building spending globally.

Access Network Solutions (ANS)

ANS focuses on broadband network solutions, including fiber optic and coaxial cable, connectors, DOCSIS products, and virtual broadband network gateway solutions. The United States represents a key market due to substantial broadband network expansion and upgrades, supported by government funding initiatives like BEAD, E-ACAM, and RDOF. Similar efforts, such as the Gigabit Infrastructure Act in the E.U. and U.N./private support, are driving expanded infrastructure globally, especially for fiber-based broadband deployments.

Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions (NICS)

This segment includes indoor and outdoor Wi-Fi solutions (under the RUCKUS brand), access and aggregation switches, IoT suites, and control and management systems. The RUCKUS product line, including Wi-Fi 7 products and the RUCKUS Edge platform, demonstrated solid results, with Q1 2025 revenue jumping 51% year-over-year. The global home networking device market, while CommScope has divested its Home Networks segment, provides some context for connectivity demands, reaching USD 21.58 billion in 2025 and projected to grow to USD 28.56 billion by 2030, at a 5.77% compound annual growth rate (CAGR). This growth is driven by persistent hybrid-work routines, rapid Wi-Fi rollouts, and ISP-driven customer-premise-equipment refresh programs.

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CommScope (COMM) is expected to experience several key drivers of future revenue growth over the next 2-3 years, primarily stemming from technological upgrades and strategic market positioning within its remaining core segments after the divestiture of its Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS) business. These drivers include:

  • DOCSIS 4.0 Upgrade Cycle: The ongoing global upgrade cycle to DOCSIS 4.0 is a significant growth catalyst for CommScope's Access Network Solutions (ANS) segment. The company has already reported strong growth in DOCSIS 4.0 product revenue and record shipments of smart amplifiers. This trend is expected to continue, positioning CommScope to capitalize on broader 10G broadband expansion initiatives.

  • Wi-Fi 7 Refresh Cycle and Ruckus Solutions: The advent of the Wi-Fi 7 refresh cycle is anticipated to drive substantial revenue growth in CommScope's Ruckus segment, which focuses on enterprise networking solutions. The Ruckus segment has demonstrated robust performance due to strong market demand and stabilized buying patterns in the channel, with particular emphasis on new Wi-Fi 7 products and subscription services. The company is also leveraging AI-driven networking solutions within Ruckus.

  • Launch of New Unified Products Platform: CommScope is developing a new unified products platform, which is currently in the lab testing phase and is slated for commercial availability by the end of 2025 and into 2026. This new platform, along with "key wins" for its virtual CMTS platform, is expected to be a significant driving force behind the sustainability of the company's business growth rates in fiscal years 2026-2027.

  • Demand in Cloud and Data Center Markets for Remaining Segments: Although the CCS segment, which heavily served hyperscale and cloud data centers, is being divested, the underlying demand for data center infrastructure, including projects related to Generative AI, continues to be a strong market trend. CommScope's remaining segments, particularly Ruckus with its enterprise and edge networking solutions, are positioned to benefit from this sustained demand.

  • Leveraging Federal Broadband Infrastructure Programs: Government initiatives, such as the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program, are expected to significantly enhance broadband infrastructure projects. These programs are projected to begin impacting the market in late 2025 and lead to a substantial increase in operations by 2026, which should boost CommScope's fiber and connectivity sales within its Access Network Solutions segment.

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Share Repurchases

  • In May 2025, CommScope's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase plan to buy back up to $50 million of its outstanding common stock.

Share Issuance

  • The Amended and Restated 2019 Long-Term Incentive Plan authorized an additional 12.6 million shares for issuance in 2020 and 2021.

Outbound Investments

  • In October 2020, CommScope acquired the patent portfolio for virtual radio access networks (vRAN) from Phluido.
  • CommScope acquired the cable business assets of Casa Systems for $45.1 million in June 2025.
  • In October 2023, CommScope sold its Home Networks division to Vantiva, retaining a 25% stake in Vantiva.

Capital Expenditures

  • CommScope's capital expenditures were $116 million in 2020, $118 million in 2021, $101 million in 2022, $-11 million in 2023, and $25 million in 2024.
  • For the full year 2025, the company projects over $200 million in capital expenditures, driven by business growth.
  • The primary focus for capital expenditures includes investments in manufacturing capacity, new technologies for the "fiber everywhere" revolution, and research and development in data center innovation (denser fiber systems, energy-efficient cooling technologies, and AI-powered management tools).

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Financials

COMMGLWAPHBDCCSCOCIENMedian
NameCommScopeCorning Amphenol Belden Cisco Sy.Ciena  
Mkt Price19.5889.88148.97118.8475.47246.42104.36
Mkt Cap4.376.9182.04.7298.634.955.9
Rev LTM5,29914,91520,9742,66157,6964,77010,107
Op Inc LTM7812,0005,16829712,9913111,390
FCF LTM2681,1623,55721412,733665914
FCF 3Y Avg2828652,60922413,879368617
CFO LTM3202,2664,50036913,7448061,536
CFO 3Y Avg3332,0683,23435614,7364961,282

Growth & Margins

COMMGLWAPHBDCCSCOCIENMedian
NameCommScopeCorning Amphenol Belden Cisco Sy.Ciena  
Rev Chg LTM33.8%18.3%47.4%13.4%8.9%18.8%18.5%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg0.6%1.7%20.7%1.8%3.7%10.4%2.8%
Rev Chg Q50.6%20.9%53.4%6.6%7.5%20.3%20.6%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM11.5%5.0%11.5%1.7%1.8%5.0%5.0%
Op Mgn LTM14.7%13.4%24.6%11.2%22.5%6.5%14.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg9.1%8.9%22.2%11.5%24.2%6.7%10.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM2.5%1.4%1.6%-0.1%0.4%0.9%1.1%
CFO/Rev LTM6.0%15.2%21.5%13.9%23.8%16.9%16.0%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.0%15.3%20.1%14.0%26.1%11.2%14.7%
FCF/Rev LTM5.1%7.8%17.0%8.0%22.1%13.9%11.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.7%6.4%16.3%8.8%24.6%8.3%8.5%

Valuation

COMMGLWAPHBDCCSCOCIENMedian
NameCommScopeCorning Amphenol Belden Cisco Sy.Ciena  
Mkt Cap4.376.9182.04.7298.634.955.9
P/S0.85.28.71.85.27.35.2
P/EBIT5.536.135.215.921.7140.628.5
P/E4.756.347.620.628.9282.938.3
P/CFO13.634.040.512.721.743.327.8
Total Yield21.5%3.1%2.5%4.9%5.6%0.4%4.0%
Dividend Yield0.0%1.3%0.4%0.1%2.2%0.0%0.3%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg33.7%1.9%2.8%5.6%5.8%2.0%4.2%
D/E1.70.10.00.30.10.00.1
Net D/E1.50.10.00.20.00.00.1

Returns

COMMGLWAPHBDCCSCOCIENMedian
NameCommScopeCorning Amphenol Belden Cisco Sy.Ciena  
1M Rtn0.7%1.8%15.3%-3.0%-2.5%12.8%1.2%
3M Rtn26.2%6.6%21.7%6.1%10.5%49.5%16.1%
6M Rtn168.6%72.4%50.3%-1.5%13.6%198.3%61.4%
12M Rtn298.0%96.6%119.7%4.4%31.6%199.6%108.1%
3Y Rtn114.5%170.8%280.5%47.6%68.1%382.3%142.6%
1M Excs Rtn-5.6%-7.3%6.2%-5.8%-5.2%0.8%-5.4%
3M Excs Rtn24.2%0.8%15.8%2.3%7.8%44.9%11.8%
6M Excs Rtn157.1%60.9%38.8%-13.0%2.1%186.8%49.8%
12M Excs Rtn273.7%74.9%94.3%-14.8%12.1%180.1%84.6%
3Y Excs Rtn77.8%97.3%210.4%-20.4%-8.7%300.4%87.6%

Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20242023202220212020
Connectivity and Cable Solutions (CCS)3,5984,2644,377  
Access Network Solutions (ANS)1,9572,6333,832  
Networking, Intelligent Cellular and Security Solutions (NICS)1,2721,3381,397  
Outdoor Wireless Networks (OWN)9941,1671,3861,2641,394
Deferred income tax assets616507427288103
Cash and cash equivalents544398360522598
Assets held for sale279    
Divested business assets114    
Home Networks (Home) 1,3791,4801,7092,179
Broadband   6,4416,681
The Venue and Campus Networks   3,3523,476
Total9,37211,68513,26013,57714,432


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$19.58 
Market Cap ($ Bil)4.3 
First Trading Date10/25/2013 
Distance from 52W High-4.7% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$18.17$12.07
DMA Trendupup
Distance from DMA7.7%62.2%
 3M1YR
Volatility44.0%113.7%
Downside Capture119.59220.13
Upside Capture211.06320.23
Correlation (SPY)47.7%44.1%
COMM Betas & Captures as of 12/31/2025

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta2.102.431.603.822.582.31
Up Beta1.793.332.6310.482.051.99
Down Beta4.092.791.681.673.092.29
Up Capture47%246%177%507%1274%4215%
Bmk +ve Days11233772143431
Stock +ve Days10233466131365
Down Capture220%178%99%139%148%112%
Bmk -ve Days11182755108320
Stock -ve Days12182956113367

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
 COMM vs. Other Asset Classes (Last 1Y)
 COMMSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return278.0%25.8%18.7%71.5%8.3%6.8%-1.4%
Annualized Volatility113.4%27.4%19.3%20.0%15.5%16.9%34.2%
Sharpe Ratio1.590.820.762.590.320.220.06
Correlation With Other Assets 44.5%44.1%-3.2%10.0%28.2%11.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 5-Year Data
 COMM vs. Other Asset Classes (Last 5Y)
 COMMSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return8.0%18.8%14.8%18.2%11.6%5.7%21.8%
Annualized Volatility89.5%24.7%17.1%15.7%18.7%18.8%48.3%
Sharpe Ratio0.480.680.700.930.500.210.47
Correlation With Other Assets 34.0%37.7%2.2%6.8%31.6%15.2%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Based On 10-Year Data
 COMM vs. Other Asset Classes (Last 10Y)
 COMMSector ETFEquityGoldCommoditiesReal EstateBitcoin
Annualized Return-2.5%22.8%15.0%15.1%7.4%5.3%70.8%
Annualized Volatility72.2%24.2%18.0%14.8%17.6%20.8%55.7%
Sharpe Ratio0.280.860.720.840.340.220.91
Correlation With Other Assets 36.0%40.1%0.4%14.1%31.8%12.8%

ETFs used for asset classes: Sector ETF = XLK, Equity = SPY, Gold = GLD, Commodities = DBC, Real Estate = VNQ, Bitcoin = BTCUSD
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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date12312025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity11,007,527
Short Interest: % Change Since 12152025-13.2%
Average Daily Volume2,781,517
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.96
Basic Shares Quantity221,500,000
Short % of Basic Shares5.0%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
09/30/202510/30/202510-Q (09/30/2025)
06/30/202508/04/202510-Q (06/30/2025)
03/31/202505/01/202510-Q (03/31/2025)
12/31/202402/26/202510-K (12/31/2024)
09/30/202411/07/202410-Q (09/30/2024)
06/30/202408/08/202410-Q (06/30/2024)
03/31/202405/09/202410-Q (03/31/2024)
12/31/202302/29/202410-K (12/31/2023)
09/30/202311/09/202310-Q (09/30/2023)
06/30/202308/03/202310-Q (06/30/2023)
03/31/202305/04/202310-Q (03/31/2023)
12/31/202202/23/202310-K (12/31/2022)
09/30/202211/03/202210-Q (09/30/2022)
06/30/202208/04/202210-Q (06/30/2022)
03/31/202205/05/202210-Q (03/31/2022)
12/31/202102/17/202210-K (12/31/2021)