Uniti Group Management
Management criteria checks 3/4
Uniti Group's CEO is Kenny Gunderman, appointed in Mar 2015, has a tenure of 11.08 years. total yearly compensation is $9.19M, comprised of 7.9% salary and 92.1% bonuses, including company stock and options. directly owns 0.83% of the company’s shares, worth $22.49M. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 4.9 years and 1.3 years respectively.
Key information
Kenny Gunderman
Chief executive officer
US$9.2m
Total compensation
| CEO salary percentage | 7.89% |
| CEO tenure | 11.1yrs |
| CEO ownership | 0.8% |
| Management average tenure | 4.9yrs |
| Board average tenure | 1.3yrs |
Recent management updates
Recent updates
UNIT: Elevated Margin Assumptions Will Drive Cautious View On 2026 Earnings
Analysts have raised the consolidated price target for Uniti Group to align with recent Street moves. This reflects updated models after the Q4 report and cites an adjusted fair value of $8.50, along with revised assumptions on the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E.
UNIT: Neutral Stance And 2026 Loss Outlook Will Limit Re Rating Potential
Narrative Update: Uniti Group Analyst Price Target Shift The analyst price target for Uniti Group is now $9, up from $8.80. The change is supported by updated post-Q4 models and broader REIT group target revisions cited in recent Street research.UNIT: Neutral Rating And 2026 Net Loss Guidance Will Constrain Upside Potential
Narrative Update: Uniti Group Analyst Price Target Shift The updated analyst price target framework for Uniti Group now reflects a fair value estimate of $6.00. This is supported by recent target moves to $9 from $8.80 and to $7 from $6, as analysts refresh models after the Q4 report and a broader review of the REIT group.UNIT: Higher P/E Expectations And Fiber Expansion Will Shape Balanced 2026 Outlook
Analysts have raised their price target on Uniti Group by $1. The updated view reflects changes in their fair value estimate, growth and margin assumptions, and a significantly higher future P/E multiple.UNIT: Sector Headwinds And Fiber Build Commitments Will Constrain Upside Potential
Analysts have slightly increased their fair value estimate for Uniti Group, with the updated price target moving roughly $0.11. This adjustment reflects fine-tuned assumptions around the discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E following recent sector wide REIT updates.
UNIT: Fiber Buildout And AI Connectivity Will Recast Earnings Mix Over Time
Analysts have slightly raised their price target on Uniti Group to about $10.77 from $10.65, reflecting updated assumptions around fiber revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. This follows recent research that adjusted targets within the REIT sector and highlighted both heavier investment needs and balance sheet pressures.UNIT: Fiber Expansion And Leverage Pressures Will Shape Balanced Long-Term Outlook
Narrative Update Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Uniti Group to about US$7.37 per share from roughly US$7.20, reflecting updated views on revenue mix, profit margins, and an adjusted forward P/E assumption informed by recent price target moves clustered around US$6 to US$7. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Uniti Group clusters around modest price targets in the US$6 to US$7 range, with differing views on how cleanly the company can shift its business toward higher growth fiber offerings while managing leverage and earnings pressure.UNIT: Fiber Investment Shift Will Recast Earnings Mix Over Time
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Uniti Group from US$11.00 to about US$10.65 and lowered their price targets to US$6 to US$7, pointing to higher required returns, more cautious revenue growth assumptions, and uncertainty around the timing of a shift toward fiber driven earnings. Projected profit margins and future P/E multiples have been reset to reflect updated expectations.UNIT: Fiber Transition And Leverage Management Will Drive Cautious Long-Term Outlook
Analysts have cut their price target on Uniti Group to $6 from roughly $7.50. This reflects a shift to lower valuation multiples amid concerns over near term EBITDA pressure, elevated leverage tied to heavy fiber investment, and uncertainty around the pace of transition away from contracting legacy revenue streams.UNIT: Fiber Expansion And Leverage Management Will Shape Balanced Long-Term Outlook
The analyst price target for Uniti Group has been reduced from $7.50 to $6.00 per share, as analysts apply a lower forward EBITDA multiple to reflect near term EBITDA pressure, elevated leverage, and uncertainty around the pace of the shift to higher growth fiber services, despite the company’s longer term secular demand tailwinds. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research reflects a balanced but cautious stance on Uniti Group, with price targets clustered in the mid single digits and ratings centered around Neutral or equivalent.Uniti Group: No Margin Of Safety, No Room For Error
Dec 02UNIT: Fiber Transition And Rural Expansion Will Drive Long-Term Opportunities
Uniti Group’s analyst price target was reduced from $7.50 to $6.00. Analysts cited increased leverage, declining EBITDA, and uncertainty in the timing of fiber revenue growth as primary concerns shaping their revised outlook.We Think Shareholders Should Be Aware Of Some Factors Beyond Uniti Group's (NASDAQ:UNIT) Profit
Nov 14
UNIT: Expansion Into Tier Two And Three Markets Will Drive Long-Term Momentum
Analysts have modestly reduced their fair value estimate for Uniti Group from $7.48 to $7.42 per share. This change reflects tempered expectations for revenue growth, as well as recognition of improved profit margins and ongoing earnings volatility.Analyst Commentary Highlights Mixed Outlook for Uniti Group Amid Valuation Shifts and Expansion News
Analysts have adjusted their price target for Uniti Group slightly to $7.48. This reflects a cautious outlook in light of ongoing revenue contraction and anticipated earnings volatility, despite recognized growth opportunities from its partnership with Windstream.Fiber Expansion Will Capture 5G And AI Demand
Analysts have lowered Uniti Group's fair value estimate from $8.25 to $7.48, citing ongoing portfolio rationalization and earnings volatility as key considerations for the adjustment. Analyst Commentary Analyst perspectives on Uniti Group reflect a nuanced view of the company's current positioning and outlook.Fiber Expansion Will Capture 5G And AI Demand
A decrease in Unity Group’s future P/E multiple alongside a lower discount rate suggests expectations of slightly improved risk or growth outlook, yet overall sentiment has weakened, prompting analysts to lower their consensus price target from $9.10 to $8.25. What's in the News Uniti Group Inc.Unity Group LLC's (NASDAQ:UNIT) 30% Dip In Price Shows Sentiment Is Matching Revenues
Aug 21Fiber Expansion Will Capture 5G And AI Demand
The upward revision in Uniti Group’s price target reflects improvements in net profit margin and a higher discount rate, with fair value increasing from $5.76 to $6.26. What's in the News Uniti Group expects 2025 revenue of $2,215 million to $2,265 million, reflecting five months of post-merger Windstream consolidation.Uniti Group Surges As The Bullish Case Becomes Obvious
Feb 21
Merger With Windstream Will Expand Fiber Network And Market Reach
Strong demand for fiber infrastructure and strategic partnerships are set to improve revenue growth and capital efficiency.Uniti Group: Q3 Earnings, Buying As Share Plummet
Nov 01Uniti Group: The Dividend Is Threatened By The Windstream Merger
Sep 30Uniti Group's Upside Is Potentially Massive
Aug 19Uniti Group: 17% Yield Bonds Offer A Better Play Than The Stock
Jul 08Uniti And Windstream: The Circle Of Capital Markets
May 03Uniti Group: Fiber Demand Facilitates Leasing Or Sale
Mar 13Uniti Group: High Yield Comes With Too Much Debt
Mar 05CEO Compensation Analysis
| Date | Total Compensation | Salary | Company Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31 2025 | US$9m | US$725k | US$1b |
| Sep 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$2b |
| Jun 30 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$28m |
| Mar 31 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$62m |
| Dec 31 2024 | US$11m | US$725k | US$91m |
| Sep 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$101m |
| Jun 30 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$30m |
| Mar 31 2024 | n/a | n/a | -US$23m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$5m | US$725k | -US$83m |
| Sep 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$73m |
| Jun 30 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$109m |
| Mar 31 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$81m |
| Dec 31 2022 | US$5m | US$725k | -US$9m |
| Sep 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | -US$15m |
| Jun 30 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$184m |
| Mar 31 2022 | n/a | n/a | US$180m |
| Dec 31 2021 | US$5m | US$725k | US$123m |
| Sep 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$40m |
| Jun 30 2021 | n/a | n/a | US$4m |
| Mar 31 2021 | n/a | n/a | -US$633m |
| Dec 31 2020 | US$7m | US$725k | -US$707m |
| Sep 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$672m |
| Jun 30 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$698m |
| Mar 31 2020 | n/a | n/a | -US$72m |
| Dec 31 2019 | US$6m | US$725k | US$8m |
Compensation vs Market: Kenny's total compensation ($USD9.19M) is about average for companies of similar size in the US market ($USD7.12M).
Compensation vs Earnings: Kenny's compensation has been consistent with company performance over the past year.
CEO
Kenny Gunderman (54 yo)
11.1yrs
Tenure
US$9,194,673
Compensation
Mr. Kenneth A. Gunderman, also known as Kenny, has been Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of Uniti Group Inc. since March 2, 2015. Mr. Gunderman has years of investment banking experience and...
Leadership Team
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 11.1yrs | US$9.19m | 0.83% $ 22.5m | |
| Senior EVP | 4.9yrs | US$3.59m | 0.24% $ 6.4m | |
| Senior EVP & CTO | 9.6yrs | US$2.31m | 0.15% $ 4.2m | |
| Senior EVP | 11yrs | US$2.56m | 0.19% $ 5.1m | |
| Senior EVP & President of Kinetic | 1yr | US$13.01m | 0.22% $ 6.1m | |
| Senior VP & Chief Accounting Officer | 4.9yrs | no data | 0.036% $ 989.1k | |
| Executive VP & Chief Information Officer | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| EVP, Chief Administrative Officer & Chief People Officer | 4.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Senior Vice President of M&A | 1.3yrs | US$2.67m | no data | |
| SVP & President of Uniti Network | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| EVP & President of Strategic Accounts | 5.3yrs | no data | no data | |
| Executive VP & President Uniti Solutions | 1.3yrs | no data | no data |
4.9yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age
Experienced Management: UNIT's management team is considered experienced (4.9 years average tenure).
Board Members
| Name | Position | Tenure | Compensation | Ownership |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | 11.1yrs | US$9.19m | 0.83% $ 22.5m | |
| Independent Chairman of the Board | 11yrs | US$426.94k | 0.092% $ 2.5m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$317.87k | 0.022% $ 603.7k | |
| Independent Director | 9.8yrs | US$286.77k | 0.062% $ 1.7m | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$305.82k | 0.021% $ 574.3k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$295.98k | 0.020% $ 546.8k | |
| Independent Director | less than a year | US$327.96k | 0.023% $ 636.0k | |
| Independent Director | 1.3yrs | US$315.67k | 0.022% $ 601.7k | |
| Independent Director | 6.5yrs | US$289.23k | 0.047% $ 1.3m |
1.3yrs
Average Tenure
62yo
Average Age
Experienced Board: UNIT's board of directors are not considered experienced ( 1.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new board.
Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/04/30 12:24 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/04/30 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
Uniti Group Inc. is covered by 19 analysts. 8 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Timothy Long | Barclays |
| Brendan Lynch | Barclays |
| Matthew Griffiths | BofA Global Research |