Charter Communications, Inc.
NASDAQ•CHTR
CEO: Mr. Christopher L. Winfrey
Sector: Communication Services
Industry: Telecommunications Services
Listing Date: 2010-01-05
Charter Communications, Inc. operates as a broadband connectivity and cable operator company serving residential and commercial customers in the United States. The company offers subscription-based internet, video, and mobile and voice services; a suite of broadband connectivity services, including fixed internet, WiFi, and mobile; Advanced WiFi services; Spectrum Security Shield; in-home WiFi, which provides customers with high performance wireless routers and managed WiFi services to enhance their fixed wireless internet experience; out-of-home WiFi; and Spectrum WiFi services. It also offers voice communications services using voice over internet protocol technology; and broadband communications solutions, such as internet access, data networking, fiber connectivity, video entertainment, and business telephone services to cellular towers and office buildings for business and carrier organizations. In addition, the company provides mobile services; video programming, static IP and business WiFi, voice, and e-mail and security services; sells local advertising across various platforms for networks, such as TBS, CNN, and ESPN; sells advertising inventory to local sports and news channels; and offers Audience App to create data-driven linear TV campaigns for local advertisers. Further, the company offers communications products and managed service solutions; data connectivity services to mobile and wireline carriers on a wholesale basis; and owns and operates regional sports networks and news channels. It serves approximately 32 million customers in 41 states. Charter Communications, Inc.was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Contact Information
Market Cap
$17.72B
P/E (TTM)
3.7
13.1
Dividend Yield
--
52W High
$422.29
52W Low
$136.63
52W Range
Rank41Top 44.9%
4.0
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q1 2026 Data
Revenue
$13.60B+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$9.27+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$1.45B+0.00%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Annual Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Adjusted EBITDA Growth Adjusted EBITDA reached $22.71B USD, growing 0.6%, while total revenues slightly decreased 0.6% to $54.77B.
Free Cash Flow Improvement Free Cash Flow increased to $5.00B USD, benefiting from lower cash taxes paid and higher Adjusted EBITDA.
Mobile Subscriber Gains Residential mobile lines grew 1.8 million, driving mobile service revenue up 22.0% to $3.76B USD.
Risk Factors
Video Revenue Decline Residential video revenue declined 9.4% ($1.43B USD) due to 255,000 customer losses and unfavorable bundling.
Customer Base Contraction Total customer relationships decreased 368,000 to 31.85M, reflecting intense competition across core services.
High Debt Load Total debt principal reached $94.62B USD; high leverage ratio limits financial flexibility and reaction capability.
Major Transaction Risks Pending Cox and Liberty transactions present material integration risks, potential cost overruns, and closing uncertainty.
Outlook
Network Speed Evolution Network evolution plan targets symmetrical multi-gig speeds across footprint by end of 2027 via DOCSIS 4.0.
Rural Expansion Progress Subsidized rural construction initiative spent $2.21B USD in 2025, activating 483,000 new subsidized passings.
2026 Capital Expenditure Forecast Expected full year 2026 capital expenditures are projected to total approximately $11.4B USD for expansion initiatives.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$87.21B
$54.64B
$42.23B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
66.8%
44.9%
40.0%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIDU | $46.02B | 879.0 | 0.1% | 20.9% |
| LYV | $39.19B | 467.8 | 33.0% | 40.6% |
| VOD | $34.52B | -72.6 | -0.8% | 40.5% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-0.4%
Flat Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-3.7%
Stable Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Deep Research
Next earnings:Jul 24, 2026
EPS:$10.33
|Revenue:$13.54B
Financials
Earnings Calls
Reports
News
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Balance Sheet
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