Shares of CommScope Holding Company Inc. (COMM) plunged 6.47% in pre-market trading on Tuesday, November 7, 2024, after the telecommunications equipment maker reported weaker-than-expected third-quarter results.

CommScope's Q3 sales came in at $1.082 billion, well below analysts' estimates of $1.422 billion. Meanwhile, the company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter was a loss of $0.05, missing the consensus estimate of $0.31 per share.

The disappointing earnings report has raised concerns about CommScope's ability to navigate the ongoing challenges in the telecommunications industry. As a leading provider of infrastructure solutions for communication networks, CommScope's performance is closely tied to capital expenditure cycles of major telecom carriers and cable operators. The significant miss on both revenue and profitability suggests that CommScope may be facing headwinds in its core markets, potentially impacting its future growth prospects and weighing on its stock price.