Time Warner Cable Inc (TWC), DIRECTV (DTV): Cable Subscription Woes and Growth Strategies

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The company has a strong presence in Latin America. It owns a number of subscription services, including Sky Brasil and PanAmericana. These two divisions made up 23% of total revenue for the company in the first quarter of this year. Since the same time last year, the revenue for this group has grown by 16.4%.

Brazil is a major growth opportunity in the emerging world. Because of DIRECTV (NASDAQ:DTV)’s presence in this country, it will likely grow drastically in the coming years. Its US division may grow in revenue due to an increase in subscription prices, but overall profitability will be fueled by international expansion. The competition is too fierce in the United States.

Final thoughts

Cable television subscriptions may be on the way out. These three companies are doing different things to grow in the future. Time Warner Cable Inc (NYSE:TWC) may be the best bet for security in investment right now due to its size and strong history. Pay close attention to the strategic moves these companies are making and invest wisely.

The article Cable Subscription Woes and Growth Strategies originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Austin Higgins.

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