Windstream (WIN, $2.39) Sells EarthLink Consumer Internet Unit for $330 million
Windstream Holdings Inc. announced recently that it sold its EarthLink consumer internet business to private equity firm Trive Capital for $330 million in cash. EarthLink consumer internet business provides internet access, online back-up, web design, web hosting and various email services to over 600,000 customers in the U.S. In 2017, Windstream had acquired the business as part of its merger with EarthLink.
Windstream is a provider of voice and data network communications services, and is the ninth largest residential telephone provider in the U.S. Regarding the company’s decision to sell its EarthLink consumer internet segment, Tony Thomas - president and CEO of Windstream - announced, "This transaction enables us to divest a non-core segment and focus exclusively on our two largest business units. In addition, it improves our credit profile and metrics in 2019 and beyond".
Trive suggested that it hopes to provide more resources to bolster the EarthLink brand’s reach and performance.
GSIW sees its 50-day moving average cross bullishly above its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for GSIW moved above the 200-day moving average on June 09, 2026. This could be a long-term bullish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an upward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bullish Trend Analysis
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on June 12, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GSIW as a result. In of 62 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GSIW advanced for three days, in of 119 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Bearish Trend Analysis
The Stochastic Oscillator demonstrated that the ticker has stayed in the overbought zone for 4 days. The longer the ticker stays in the overbought zone, the sooner a price pull-back is expected.
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for GSIW turned negative on May 06, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 19 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 19 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .
GSIW broke above its upper Bollinger Band on May 27, 2026. This could be a sign that the stock is set to drop as the stock moves back below the upper band and toward the middle band. You may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. GSIW’s price grows at a higher rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.
The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (2.184) is normal, around the industry mean (3.991). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (48.269). GSIW's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.823). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.034) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (0.697) is also within normal values, averaging (32.179).
The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.
The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating that the returns do not compensate for the risks. GSIW’s unstable profits reported over time resulted in significant Drawdowns within these last five years. A stable profit reduces stock drawdown and volatility. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 84, placing this stock worse than average.
The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.
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