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.
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GSIW sees its 50-day moving average cross bearishly below its 200-day moving average
The 50-day moving average for GSIW moved below the 200-day moving average on August 10, 2026. This could be a long-term bearish signal for the stock as the stock shifts to an downward trend.
Technical Analysis (Indicators)
Bearish Trend Analysis
Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where GSIW declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .
The Aroon Indicator for GSIW entered a downward trend on August 20, 2026. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.
Bullish Trend Analysis
The RSI Oscillator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where GSIW's RSI Oscillator exited the oversold zone, of 14 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Stochastic Oscillator suggests the stock price trend may be in a reversal from a downward trend to an upward trend. of 33 cases where GSIW's Stochastic Oscillator exited the oversold zone resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Momentum Indicator moved above the 0 level on August 21, 2026. You may want to consider a long position or call options on GSIW as a result. In of 71 past instances where the momentum indicator moved above 0, the stock continued to climb. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) for GSIW just turned positive on August 18, 2026. Looking at past instances where GSIW's MACD turned positive, the stock continued to rise in of 20 cases over the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
Following a +1 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where GSIW advanced for three days, in of 129 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .
GSIW may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.
Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)
The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating slightly worse than average price growth. GSIW’s price grows at a lower 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 significantly overvalued 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 (1.020) is normal, around the industry mean (4.401). P/E Ratio (0.000) is within average values for comparable stocks, (21.328). GSIW's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is slightly lower than the industry average of (1.691). Dividend Yield (0.000) settles around the average of (0.032) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (24.038) is also within normal values, averaging (17.980).
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 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.
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 85, placing this stock worse than average.
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