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CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ (CHTR)

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Earnings summaries and quarterly performance for CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/.

Recent press releases and 8-K filings for CHTR.

Charter Communications closes $3.0 billion senior unsecured notes offering
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Debt Issuance
  • Charter subsidiaries CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. closed on $3.0 billion of senior unsecured notes, consisting of $1.75 billion 7.000% notes due 2033 and $1.25 billion 7.375% notes due 2036.
  • The notes were issued at 100% of par and bear interest semi-annually on February 1 and August 1, commencing August 1, 2026.
  • The offering was made to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S; the notes are unregistered under the Securities Act and may only be resold pursuant to an exemption.
  • The issuance is governed by an eleventh supplemental indenture with The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A. as trustee, under which the notes rank as general unsecured obligations of the issuers without guarantees.
6 days ago
Charter closes $3.0 billion senior unsecured notes
CHTR
Debt Issuance
  • Charter’s subsidiaries, CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital, completed an issuance of $3.0 billion in senior unsecured notes: $1.75 billion due 2033 at 7.000% interest and $1.25 billion due 2036 at 7.375%, both at par.
  • Notes were sold to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S, remaining unregistered under the Securities Act.
7 days ago
Charter Communications prices $3.0 billion senior unsecured notes
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Debt Issuance
Share Buyback
  • Charter priced $3.0 billion of senior unsecured notes—$1.75 billion due 2033 at 7.000% and $1.25 billion due 2036 at 7.375%.
  • Net proceeds will fund general corporate purposes, including full redemption of its 5.500% notes due 2026 and partial redemption of its 5.125% notes due 2027.
  • Charter may also use proceeds to fund buybacks of its Class A common stock and common units of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC.
  • The offering is expected to close on January 13, 2026, subject to customary conditions.
Jan 7, 2026, 1:54 AM
Charter Communications to acquire Cox commercial and residential cable assets
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M&A
Convertible Preferred Issuance
Debt Issuance
  • Charter and Cox Enterprises entered into a Transaction Agreement on May 16, 2025, under which Charter will buy Cox’s commercial fiber and managed IT/cloud services businesses for $3.5 billion in cash and acquire Cox’s residential cable assets via contribution for $500 million in cash, issuance of convertible preferred units with a $6.0 billion liquidation preference and approximately 33.6 million common units; Cox also receives one Charter Class C share for $1.00.
  • The combined entity will assume Cox Communications’ outstanding net debt and finance leases of approximately $12.6 billion on a pro forma basis.
  • Total preliminary purchase price is estimated at $18.6 billion, comprising cash, common units valued at $7.0 billion (based on $208.75/share) and convertible preferred units valued at $7.6 billion, subject to final fair value determination at closing.
  • Charter filed unaudited pro forma condensed combined financial statements for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 and year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting acquisition accounting adjustments; final purchase price allocations and goodwill are pending completion of valuation studies.
Jan 6, 2026, 1:23 PM
Charter Communications offers senior unsecured notes
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Debt Issuance
Share Buyback
  • CCO Holdings and CCO Holdings Capital intend to offer senior unsecured notes to qualified institutional buyers under Rule 144A and to non-U.S. persons under Regulation S.
  • Net proceeds will repay certain indebtedness, including full redemption of the 5.500% Senior Notes due 2026 and partial redemption of the 5.125% Senior Notes due 2027.
  • Proceeds may also fund share/unit buybacks of Charter Class A common stock and common units of Charter Communications Holdings, LLC, and cover related fees and expenses.
  • The offering is unregistered under the Securities Act and is subject to market conditions; this release is not an offer to sell the notes.
Jan 6, 2026, 1:15 PM
Charter CEO outlines 2026 priorities at UBS conference
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Guidance Update
M&A
Product Launch
  • Return to broadband growth is top priority, emphasizing the value of seamless connectivity and entertainment, supported by a 100% onshore U.S. sales and service organization to improve Net Promoter Scores.
  • Competition from fixed wireless has slightly eased year-over-year for Verizon 5G and T-Mobile; AT&T’s entry is viewed as temporary, while small business broadband is returning to growth and medium/large enterprise remains strong; a T-Mobile MVNO for business is planned for mid-2026.
  • The Spectrum App Store, bundling major D2C services (e.g., Peacock, Disney +), has achieved ~50% uptake among eligible video subscribers, driving a meaningful reduction in churn across all tenures.
  • The Cox acquisition is progressing through regulatory review with an expected mid-2026 close; the combined B2B business would approach $11 billion, unlocking synergies in hospitality, commercial services, and addressable advertising.
  • Network evolution includes step-one high-split upgrades (2 Gbps down/1 Gbps up in 15% of footprint) and broader multi-gig rollouts; 2026 CapEx is expected ≤ $8 billion (~14% of revenues) with EBITDA growth forecast for 2026 and a significant free-cash-flow takeoff in 2027.
Dec 8, 2025, 4:15 PM
Charter outlines 2026 priorities and growth strategy
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Guidance Update
New Projects/Investments
  • Charter’s top priorities for 2026 are returning to broadband growth, enhancing service excellence (US-based 24/7 support), completing network evolution, deploying agentic AI to improve costs, and driving significant free cash flow growth.
  • Fixed wireless competition remains capacity-constrained, with small business broadband reversing its decline; Charter will launch a T-Mobile MVNO for B2B customers in mid-2026 to access larger enterprise segments.
  • Charter’s convergence bundle—1 Gbps broadband for $40 plus two mobile lines at $30 each—is driving higher gigabit upsells and improved line mix, while broadband price increases will be minimized and video programming cost hikes passed through.
  • The new Spectrum App Store offers free D2C streaming apps (Peacock, Disney +, Hulu, etc.); ~50% of eligible customers activate, taking an average of >3 apps, driving churn reduction across all tenures.
  • Network CapEx is nearing completion: 2 Gbps symmetrical in step-one markets, multi-gig elsewhere; 1.5 million rural passings added with mid-high teens returns; guiding <14% CapEx intensity (<$8 billion) and a major free cash flow takeoff in 2027.
Dec 8, 2025, 4:15 PM
Charter Communications reports Q3 2025 broadband subscriber loss
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Earnings
Demand Weakening
M&A
  • Charter lost 109,000 broadband subscribers in Q3 2025 amid competition from fixed wireless and fiber providers.
  • The company also shed 70,000 cable TV subscribers, though video losses have slowed compared to prior years.
  • Q3 2025 revenue was $13.67 billion, missing Wall Street forecasts and reflecting pressure on its core business.
  • Charter added 493,000 mobile wireless lines, growing its mobile base to 11 million customers year-over-year.
  • To stem losses, Charter is rolling out price locks, bundling broadband with mobile services, expanding rural coverage, and pursuing a $34.5 billion merger with Cox Communications.
Oct 31, 2025, 7:40 PM
Charter Communications reports Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Guidance Update
M&A
  • Charter’s total connectivity revenue grew by 4% year-over-year and 21% of internet customers are converged, with an Advanced Wi-Fi Complete product launching in early 2026.
  • Q3 net customer trends: internet down 109,000, mobile lines up 493,000, video subscribers down 70,000 (vs. –294,000 in Q3 2024), and rural net adds of 52,000.
  • Consolidated revenue declined 0.9% YoY (up 0.4% ex-advertising/streaming costs), adjusted EBITDA fell 1.5% (flat ex-advertising), and net income was $1.1 billion (vs. $1.3 billion).
  • Q3 capital expenditures were $3.1 billion, free cash flow totaled $1.6 billion, with full-year CapEx expected at $11.5 billion and cash taxes around $1 billion.
  • Full-year 2025 EBITDA is forecast to be flat or marginally positive, Q4 will face similar pressures as Q3; net leverage stood at 4.15× (4.23× pro forma), targeting 3.5–4× post-Cox/Liberty close within two to three years.
Oct 31, 2025, 12:30 PM
Charter reports Q3 2025 results
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Earnings
Share Buyback
  • Revenue of $13.7 B and Adjusted EBITDA of $5.6 B, flat Y/Y in Q3 2025.
  • Total customer relationships declined to 31.1 M, with internet subs at 29.8 M and mobile lines rising to 11.4 M in Q3 2025.
  • Connectivity revenue grew 3.8% Y/Y in Q3 2025, reflecting strong demand across services.
  • Capex of $3.1 B in Q3 2025 (LTM: $11.4 B) and Free Cash Flow of $1.62 B in the quarter (LTM: $5.215 B).
  • Net leverage at 4.15x (4.23x pro forma) and 7.6 M shares repurchased at an average price of $292 ($2.2 B total) in Q3 2025.
Oct 31, 2025, 12:30 PM

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