My last CenturyLink (CTL) blog post illustrated the effects of cutting unprofitable revenue on EBITDA and why that phase of integration has come to an end. The company's focus has since moved to cost cutting and lowering interest expense through debt reduction and rolling existing debt taking advantage of lower rates.
So, why is the stock stuck in the 10ish range when management thinks the stock should be 25 plus? The reason is simple; no visibility given on forward total revenue. This is no surprise. From my last blog post:
"Management could provide some clarity