Ribbon Communications Stock Price, News & Analysis

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN), a provider of real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions, announced that CFO John Townsend will participate in the Citizens JMP Technology Conference on March 3-4, 2025, in San Francisco.

The conference facilitates meetings between institutional investors, financial sponsors, and senior executives from leading public technology companies. Qualified participants can schedule one-on-one meetings with Mr. Townsend by contacting ir@rbbn.com.

Ribbon Communications (RBBN) reported strong Q4 2024 financial results with record quarterly sales. Q4 revenue reached $251 million, up 11% from $226 million in Q4 2023. GAAP Operating Income was $33 million, compared to $17 million in Q4 2023, while Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA increased 30% YoY to $55 million.

Full-year 2024 revenue was $834 million versus $826 million in 2023. GAAP Operating Income improved to $17 million from a loss of $24 million in 2023. Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA grew 31% to $119 million. Both GAAP and Non-GAAP Gross Margins increased by 300 basis points to 53% and 56% respectively.

For 2025, Ribbon projects revenue of $870-890 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $130-140 million. Q1 2025 guidance indicates revenue of $185-195 million with Adjusted EBITDA of $12-18 million.

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has announced it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 financial results after market close on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. The company will host a conference call with the financial community at 4:30 p.m. ET on the same day to discuss the results.

The conference call will be accessible via domestic dial-in at 877-407-2991 and international dial-in at 201-389-0925. A live webcast will be available through the company's Investor Relations website, where a replay will also be accessible following the call.

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has announced that Diabolocom has chosen its high-density Data Center Interconnect (DCI) solution to enhance its Cloud Contact Center Software and Voice AI offerings. This solution, leveraging Ribbon's Apollo 9408 platform, enables high-speed, scalable, and cost-effective data transfer, with up to 25.6T capacity in a 2RU platform and low power consumption of less than 0.07W/G. Diabolocom's CEO, Frederic Durand, praised Ribbon's customer-first approach and the solution's efficiency in handling major datasets, supporting business growth and customer loyalty. The Apollo 9408 platform also offers investment protection, allowing upgrades from 400G to 800G on a single sled, and supports advanced operations through gNMI streaming telemetry and OpenConfig data models. Christian Erbe, Ribbon's Head of EMEA Sales, highlighted the collaboration as a testament to Ribbon's commitment to innovation and reliability in the industry.

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) announced an expansion of its relationship with Pioneer for optical network upgrades. Pioneer will implement Ribbon's Apollo programmable and open optical networks, featuring modular C+L band technology for seamless fiber capacity expansion. The solution includes Muse SDN Domain Orchestration for enhanced network efficiency through automation, planning, node design, and real-time control.

Pioneer, an existing Ribbon voice solutions customer, selected the company for this network upgrade to deliver increased bandwidth and high-speed connectivity to meet their members' and subscribers' needs. The implementation allows Pioneer to expand fiber capacity to L-band without service interruption.

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has completed a major DWDM deployment for Bharti Airtel, a leading Indian telecom provider. The project involves implementing Ribbon's Apollo 9600 optical transport platforms across Airtel's 30,000 km network, delivering 51.2 Tbps of long haul network capacity. The deployment includes C+L bands support and the Muse platform for workflow automation and network monitoring. This implementation enables Airtel to meet growing 5G and high-speed connectivity demands while enhancing operational efficiency.

Ribbon Communications (RBBN) reported Q3 2024 financial results with revenue of $210 million, up 3.5% year-over-year from $203 million. The Cloud & Edge segment showed strong performance with 11% YoY and 16% QoQ growth. GAAP Loss from Operations was ($1 million), while Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA improved to $30 million, representing 14% of sales. GAAP and Non-GAAP Gross Margins were robust at 52% and 55% respectively. For Q4 2024, the company projects revenue between $235-255 million with Non-GAAP gross margin of 55.5-56% and Adjusted EBITDA of $46-52 million.

Ribbon Communications (Nasdaq: RBBN) has been named to Newsweek's 2025 list of America's Greenest Companies. This recognition highlights Ribbon's success in achieving key sustainability goals, including meeting its emissions reduction target seven years early. The company's recent achievements include:

• 33% reduction in Scope 1+2 CO2e emissions compared to 2018
• 17% reduction in waste sent to landfills compared to 2022
• 90% cumulative reduction in equipment and laboratory space
• EcoVadis Silver Sustainability Rating in 2023

Ribbon has also cut electricity consumption by 26% over six years and increased renewable electricity use to 10% of total consumption. The Newsweek list, designed in collaboration with Plant-A Insights Group and GIST Impact, is based on research and analysis of public data from organizations meeting minimum standards set by the European Union.

Ribbon Communications Inc. (Nasdaq: RBBN) has announced inducement equity grants for John Townsend, its newly appointed Chief Financial Officer. The grants, approved by the Board of Directors, include:

1. Time-based RSUs: 128,205 units vesting on October 15, 2025, and 102,564 units vesting in four equal installments through October 15, 2027.

2. Financial Performance PSUs: 230,769 units vesting based on annual financial goals (60% weighting) and relative total shareholder return (40% weighting) from 2025 to 2027.

3. Stock Price PSUs: 314,583 units vesting based on specified stock prices and time passage.

All grants are subject to Mr. Townsend's continued employment. The PSUs can vest up to 200% of the target amount. Upon vesting, all units will be settled in Ribbon's common stock. These awards were approved in accordance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5635(c)(4).