Why Windstream Corporation (WIN) Is Worth a Closer Look

Recently, though, Windstream has had to deal with a dilemma. On one hand, its rural telecom customers provide ample cash flow, which the company has used to finance its generous dividend. But with the gradual yet ongoing deterioration of the legacy landline industry overall, Windstream is trying to focus more on a strategy to serve commercial customers, which requires more upfront investment yet has better long-term growth potential. For investors, the issue Windstream has to resolve is whether it can replace the dying residential landline segment with the faster-growing commercial segment quickly and efficiently enough to keep its dividend intact.

The article Why Windstream Is Worth a Closer Look originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Dan Caplinger.

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