Uniti Group (NASDAQ:UNIT – Get Free Report) and Array Digital Infrastructure (NYSE:AD – Get Free Report) are both communication services companies, but which is the superior stock? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, profitability, institutional ownership, dividends, earnings and analyst recommendations.
Profitability
This table compares Uniti Group and Array Digital Infrastructure’s net margins, return on equity and return on assets.
| Net Margins | Return on Equity | Return on Assets | |
| Uniti Group | -21.20% | -397.08% | -6.02% |
| Array Digital Infrastructure | 291.79% | 8.67% | 4.02% |
Analyst Recommendations
This is a summary of current ratings for Uniti Group and Array Digital Infrastructure, as reported by MarketBeat.com.
| Sell Ratings | Hold Ratings | Buy Ratings | Strong Buy Ratings | Rating Score | |
| Uniti Group | 0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 2.33 |
| Array Digital Infrastructure | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2.33 |
Uniti Group currently has a consensus target price of $10.25, indicating a potential upside of 151.84%. Array Digital Infrastructure has a consensus target price of $47.40, indicating a potential upside of 71.04%. Given Uniti Group’s higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Uniti Group is more favorable than Array Digital Infrastructure.
Risk and Volatility
Uniti Group has a beta of 1.45, meaning that its share price is 45% more volatile than the S&P 500. Comparatively, Array Digital Infrastructure has a beta of 0.34, meaning that its share price is 66% less volatile than the S&P 500.
Valuation and Earnings
This table compares Uniti Group and Array Digital Infrastructure”s top-line revenue, earnings per share and valuation.
| Gross Revenue | Price/Sales Ratio | Net Income | Earnings Per Share | Price/Earnings Ratio | |
| Uniti Group | $2.23 billion | 0.44 | $1.30 billion | ($3.24) | -1.26 |
| Array Digital Infrastructure | $220.28 million | 10.88 | $48.76 million | $7.44 | 3.72 |
Uniti Group has higher revenue and earnings than Array Digital Infrastructure. Uniti Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Array Digital Infrastructure, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.
Insider and Institutional Ownership
87.5% of Uniti Group shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 18.0% of Array Digital Infrastructure shares are held by institutional investors. 1.9% of Uniti Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Array Digital Infrastructure shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.
Summary
Uniti Group beats Array Digital Infrastructure on 7 of the 13 factors compared between the two stocks.
About Uniti Group
Uniti Group is a communications infrastructure company that owns, builds and operates fiber-optic networks and related broadband assets. Its network infrastructure supports broadband, wireless, enterprise and government communications, including fiber connectivity for businesses and other network operators. Founded in 2015 as a spin-off from Windstream, Uniti initially focused on owning and leasing communications infrastructure, including fiber networks. In 2025, Uniti combined with Windstream, bringing together infrastructure operations with Windstream’s Kinetic broadband and enterprise services.
About Array Digital Infrastructure
United States Cellular Corporation provides wireless telecommunications services in the United States. The company offers wireless services, including voice, messaging, and data services. It also provides devices, such as smartphones and other handsets, tablets, wearables, mobile hotspots, routers, and internet of things devices. In addition, the company offers various accessories, such as cases, screen protectors, chargers, and memory cards; and consumer electronics, including audio, home automation, and networking products; as well as offers option to purchase devices and accessories under installment contracts.
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