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    Earnings call· Jun 2026(Q2 FY26)

    TUCOWS INC /PA/ Q2 FY26 earnings call TCX

    Aug 6, 2026 Source

    Executive summary

    Tucows Q2 FY26 — Ting's First Positive Adjusted EBITDA Quarter, Balance Sheet Streamlined

    This pre-recorded earnings call highlights Tucows' Q2 FY26 performance, marked by significant balance sheet improvements and Ting's first quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA. The company is focused on transitioning to a more capital-light business model and disciplined capital allocation, despite ongoing headwinds from its legacy mobile business and increased professional fees related to strategic initiatives.

    Highlights

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    • Consolidated net revenue increased 2% year-over-year to $100.6 million.

    • Consolidated gross profit increased 17% year-over-year to $25.8 million.

    • Ting achieved its first quarter of positive adjusted EBITDA at $1.5 million, a significant improvement from a $3.7 million loss year-over-year.

    • The company reported its second consecutive quarter of positive operating cash flow of $1.9 million.

    • Syndicated credit facility maturity extended from September 2027 to July 2029, and $150 million of preferred equity in Ting Fiber retired.

    Concerns

    5

    • Consolidated adjusted EBITDA declined 2% year-over-year to $12.3 million, primarily due to legacy mobile business headwinds and lower Wavelo profitability.

    • Net loss widened to $20.5 million, or $1.84 per share, from $15.6 million, or $1.41 per share, year-over-year, driven by higher professional fees and strategic initiative costs.

    • Tucows Domains' domains under management decreased to 21.3 million from 24 million a year ago, impacting revenue.

    • Wavelo's revenue declined 7% year-over-year to $11.8 million, with adjusted EBITDA down to $2.8 million from $5.4 million.

    • Corporate segment profitability was negatively impacted by $1.3 million in incremental long-distance charges from unauthorized traffic in the legacy mobile business.

    Guidance & targets

    3
    CategoryTargetConfidence
    Tucows Domains volumes
    stable
    medium materiality
    Medium
    Legacy mobile business resolution
    resolution
    high materiality
    Medium
    Corporate segment headwinds
    remain headwinds
    high materiality
    High

    Segment performance

    4
    SegmentRevenueYoYQoQMargin
    Tucows Domains
    Revenue declined due to a large reseller insourcing domains, but gross profit remained stable due to strong expiry sales and new registry customer. Operating expenses increased modestly year-over-year.
    Domains under management: 21.3 million (down from 24 million YoY)Wholesale revenue: $55.1 million (down 4% YoY)Domain services revenue (wholesale): $48.8 million (vs $51.6 million prior quarter)Value-added services revenue (wholesale): $6.3 million (up 9%)Retail revenue: $9.9 million (vs $10.3 million YoY)Adjusted EBITDA: $11.9 million (vs $12.5 million YoY)
    		$65 million-4%improved sequentiallyGross margin remained essentially flat year-over-year
    Wavelo
    Revenue decline reflects less bundled professional services. Profitability impacted by incremental personnel costs and continued investment in sales and marketing. Sales pipeline remains active.
    Adjusted EBITDA: $2.8 million (vs $5.4 million YoY)General and admin expenses: $1.2 million (up $0.5 million YoY)Sales and marketing expenses: $3.1 million (up $0.3 million YoY)
    		$11.8 million-7%—Gross profit after network expense: $6.6 million (vs $8.6 million YoY)
    Ting
    Strongest operating improvement, achieving positive adjusted EBITDA for the first time. Driven by subscriber growth, construction revenue, and lower network expenses. Prior period included a $2.7 million non-cash lease accounting adjustment.
    Fiber Internet services revenue: $17.5 millionConstruction services revenue: $4.1 million (from Laguna Woods Village HOA)Internet subscribers under management: 60,500 (up 8,500 YoY)Subscribers added in Q2: 3,700 (vs 400 YoY)Adjusted EBITDA: $1.5 million (vs negative $3.7 million YoY, negative $0.4 million QoQ)
    		$21.6 million+32%—Gross profit after network expenses: $2.5 million (vs negative $3.2 million YoY)
    Corporate
    Profitability reduced by higher professional fees and bigger mobile losses, including $1.3 million in incremental long-distance charges from unauthorized traffic.
    Adjusted EBITDA: negative $3.9 million (vs negative $1.7 million YoY)
    		$2.2 millionvs $1.8 million YoY—Gross profit: negative $2.5 million (vs negative $2.6 million YoY)

    Operational metrics

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    Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA
    $12.3 milliondown 2% YoY from $12.6 million; up 5% QoQ from $11.7 million
    Q2 FY26

    Strong year-over-year performance and sequential improvement at Ting was offset by lower Wavelo profitability and continued pressure from the legacy mobile business.

    GAAP Net Loss
    $20.5 millionvs $15.6 million Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Net loss for the quarter, primarily reflecting higher professional fees, costs related to strategic initiatives work, and the impact of the legacy mobile business.

    GAAP EPS
    $1.84 loss per sharevs $1.41 loss per share Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Diluted EPS on a GAAP basis.

    Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Loss
    $17.5 millionvs $16.3 million Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Adjusted net loss for the quarter.

    Non-GAAP Adjusted EPS
    $1.57 loss per sharevs $1.47 loss per share Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Adjusted diluted EPS.

    General and Admin Expenses
    $13.1 millionup $3.4 million or 36% YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Driven by increased professional fees across the segments, including higher audit and other services in conjunction with strategic initiatives.

    Sales and Marketing Expenses
    $12.6 millionup $0.6 million YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Increased as part of investment in go-to-market capacity.

    Tech Ops and Development Expenses
    $4.9 millionup $0.5 million YoY
    Q2 FY26

    Increased as part of ongoing investment.

    Gain on disposition of Ting inventory
    $1.7 million
    Q2 FY25

    Prior year quarter total expenses included this gain, with no comparable gain this quarter, which is a headwind to the year-over-year comparison.

    Non-cash lease accounting adjustment
    $2.7 million
    Q2 FY25

    Recorded in cost of goods sold in the prior period for Ting.

    Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and restricted cash equivalents
    $60.2 millionvs $61.9 million Q1 FY26 and $68.6 million Q2 FY25
    Q2 FY26

    Consolidated cash balance at quarter end.

    Corporate debt under syndicated facility
    $190.4 million
    Q2 FY26

    Outstanding debt at quarter end.

    Leverage ratio
    3.72x
    Q2 FY26

    In compliance with financial covenants.

    Interest coverage
    3.75x
    Q2 FY26

    In compliance with financial covenants.

    Legacy mobile business long-distance charges
    $1.3 million
    Q2 FY26

    Incremental charges associated with an isolated instance of unauthorized traffic, fully recognized in the quarter. Activity was contained, and additional monitoring and usage controls implemented.

    Industry KPIs

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    MetricValueDetails
    Headcount dso—
    Customer logo metrics60,500subscribers
    Bookings tcv book to bill—
    Consumption revenue growth$11.8 millionUSD
    Sales capacity productivity—

    Deals & partnerships

    2
    Syndicated credit facility lendersAmendment and extension of syndicated credit facilityextended from September 2027 to July 2029

    The amendment extended the maturity of all but one lender commitments from September 2027 to July 2029.

    Ting Fiber preferred equity holdersRetirement of Series A preferred units in Ting Fiberapproximately $150 million

    The retirement of all outstanding Series A preferred units in Ting Fiber included cumulative dividends, valued at approximately $150 million.

    Capital programs

    1
    Acquisition of Ting-owned data centercompleted

    Benefit: Protecting critical infrastructure and placing the asset outside the potential outcomes of the Ting process.

    The Ting-owned data center is used primarily by Domains and Wavelo.

    Risks & headwinds

    4
    Legacy mobile business pressureOngoing, resolution focused in Q3 FY26

    Contributed to 2% YoY decline in consolidated adjusted EBITDA; $1.3 million in incremental long-distance charges in Q2 FY26.

    Mitigation: Actively seeking a resolution to the mobile economics; implemented additional monitoring and usage controls for unauthorized traffic.

    Higher professional feesOngoing

    General and admin expenses rose $3.4 million or 36% YoY to $13.1 million, driven by increased professional fees across segments.

    Mitigation: Not explicitly stated, but linked to strategic initiatives work.

    Uneven timing of new customer conversion for WaveloOngoing

    Wavelo revenue down 7% YoY, adjusted EBITDA down from $5.4 million to $2.8 million.

    Mitigation: Focused on progressing qualified opportunities while maintaining rigorous operational discipline; further investment contingent on demonstrated execution and measurable progress in pipeline conversion.

    Interdependencies for Ting strategic transactionOngoing

    Expected process to move more quickly, but interdependencies are being solved for, as seen in 8-K filing.

    Mitigation: Focus remains on operating the business responsibly, improving underlying economics, and advancing the path for shareholder value.

    What to watch in Q3 FY26

    4

    Legacy Mobile Business Resolution

    Q3 FY26
    CurrentOngoing pressure, $1.3M charge in Q2
    TargetResolution of mobile economics

    Why it matters

    This business is a significant headwind to corporate results and consolidated adjusted EBITDA.

    resolution of which is a focus in the third quarter.

    2 min read6 chapters

    Detailed Narrative

    01

    Strategic Balance Sheet Actions

    Tucows significantly streamlined its capital structure by amending and extending its syndicated credit facility to July 2029, providing greater flexibility. Additionally, the company retired approximately $150 million of preferred equity in Ting Fiber, including cumulative dividends, which removes a significant financial overhang and compounding obligation. These actions are part of a broader strategy to build a simpler, more focused, and capital-efficient business model.

    02

    Ting's Operational Turnaround

    Ting delivered its strongest operating improvement, achieving positive adjusted EBITDA of $1.5 million for the first time since segment reporting began. This turnaround was driven by a meaningful increase in internet subscribers under management, reaching approximately 60,500 (up 8,500 year-over-year), and the recognition of $4.1 million in construction services revenue from the Laguna Woods Village HOA. Continued cost discipline also contributed to these substantial gains in revenue and gross profit.

    03

    Tucows Domains Resilience

    The Domains segment demonstrated resilience, maintaining stable gross profit of $19.3 million despite a 4% year-over-year revenue decline to $65 million. This decline was primarily due to a large reseller insourcing lower-margin domains, which also led to a decrease in domains under management to 21.3 million from 24 million a year ago. However, strong expiry sales, the contribution from a new registry customer, and resilient unit economics across reseller and retail businesses helped offset the volume impact.

    04

    Wavelo's Investment Phase

    Wavelo's revenue declined 7% year-over-year to $11.8 million, and its adjusted EBITDA decreased to $2.8 million from $5.4 million in Q2 FY25. This performance reflects less bundled professional services revenue recognized and continued investment in go-to-market capacity, including increased personnel costs and sales and marketing expenses. The company remains confident in the product and market opportunity, with a focus on converting its active sales pipeline into recurring revenue, while maintaining a lean operating model.

    05

    Corporate Headwinds and Mobile Business

    The corporate segment faced ongoing headwinds from higher professional fees, which contributed to a 36% year-over-year increase in general and administrative expenses. The challenging economics of the legacy mobile business also impacted corporate results, including a $1.3 million charge for incremental long-distance charges due to an isolated instance of unauthorized traffic. Management is actively seeking a resolution for the mobile economics in the next quarter to mitigate these pressures and preserve flexibility.

    06

    Focus on Capital Efficiency and Value Creation

    Management emphasized that 2026 is a year of transition, resetting how capital is allocated and the portfolio is managed. The objective is to build a simpler, more focused, and capital-efficient Tucows, characterized by strong recurring revenue, scalable economics, and clear accountability for margins and cash generation. The company aims to deliver long-term shareholder value through disciplined execution, portfolio simplification, and improved economics of retained businesses.

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