CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ (CHTR) Company Report

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

Morningstar

Charter Communications reports Q3 2025 results

CHTR

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

Transcript

Charter reports Q3 2025 results

CHTR

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

Presentation

Charter announces Q3 2025 results

CHTR

Earnings

Debt Issuance

Share Buyback

Charter reported Q3 revenue of $13.7 billion, down 0.9% Y/Y, with Internet and mobile service growth offset by declines in video and advertising sales.
Net income attributable to shareholders was $1.1 billion, down 11.2% Y/Y; Adjusted EBITDA was $5.6 billion, down 1.5% Y/Y; free cash flow was $1.6 billion, essentially flat Y/Y.
Total Internet customers declined by 109,000 to 29.8 million, while mobile lines increased by 493,000 to 11.4 million; total customer relationships stood at 31.1 million.
During the quarter, Charter repurchased $2.2 billion of Class A common stock, issued $2.0 billion of senior secured notes, and ended the period with $464 million of cash and $4.0 billion of excess credit capacity.

Oct 31, 2025, 11:00 AM

8-K

Charter Communications reports Q3 2025 results

CHTR

Earnings

Share Buyback

Charter reported $13.7 billion in third-quarter revenue, down 0.9% year-over-year.
Net income attributable to shareholders totalled $1.1 billion in Q3 2025.
Adjusted EBITDA was $5.6 billion, a 1.5% year-over-year decline.
Free cash flow reached $1.6 billion, in line with the prior-year period, alongside net operating cash flow of $4.5 billion.
The company repurchased 7.6 million shares for $2.2 billion during the quarter.

Oct 31, 2025, 11:00 AM

Press Release

Charter Communications cuts 1,200 corporate jobs ahead of mid-2026 Cox merger

CHTR

Layoffs

M&A

Charter plans to cut approximately 1,200 corporate jobs, representing just over 1% of its workforce and excluding sales and customer service roles.
The layoffs are part of a broader effort to streamline operations amid cord-cutting and increased competition, and precede a $34.5 billion merger with Cox Communications expected by mid-2026.
Charter shed 177,000 internet customers in the first half of 2025, although its broadband business remains a relative bright spot.
The company’s stock has fallen 27% year-to-date, underscoring challenges in the competitive telecommunications landscape.

Oct 22, 2025, 1:51 AM

Morningstar

Charter Communications under securities lawsuit investigation

CHTR

Legal Proceedings

Faruqi & Faruqi reminds investors who incurred losses in Charter between July 26, 2024 and July 24, 2025 of the October 13, 2025 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status
Complaint alleges Charter made false or misleading statements about the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program’s end, downplayed internet customer declines and overstated its growth outlook
Charter’s Q2 2025 results showed a 117,000 decline in internet customers (vs. ~100,000 in Q2 2024) and an 80,000 drop in video customers, triggering an 18.5% share price fall on July 25, 2025

Oct 13, 2025, 4:24 PM

Press Release

Charter launches Spectrum App Store

CHTR

Product Launch

Spectrum unveiled the Spectrum App Store, a digital marketplace where customers can activate, manage and upgrade included streaming apps at no extra cost—providing up to $125 in monthly retail value.
The App Store, accessible via the My Spectrum App and Spectrum.net, also allows non-video customers to purchase streaming apps à la carte.
Eligible Spectrum TV customers can add ad-supported apps (e.g., Disney+ Hulu Bundle, ESPN Unlimited, HBO Max Basic with Ads, Paramount+ Essential, Peacock Premium with Ads, AMC+ with Ads, ViX Premium with Ads, Tennis Channel, FOX One) and upgrade to commercial-free versions; additional apps like discovery+ with Ads and BET+ are coming soon.
In 2026, app activation and purchases will be available directly on the Xumo Stream Box.

Oct 9, 2025, 8:45 PM

Press Release

Charter Communications faces class action over Q2 2025 results

CHTR

Legal Proceedings

Portnoy Law Firm has filed a class action on behalf of investors who purchased Charter securities between July 26, 2024 and July 24, 2025; deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion is October 13, 2025.
The lawsuit alleges that Charter’s Q2 2025 EBITDA of $5.7 billion included a $45 million one-time benefit, masking an underlying 0.3% year-over-year decline in EBITDA.
Q2 2025 also saw a 117,000 decline in Internet customers, compared to 66,000 in Q1 2025 and 99,000 in Q2 2024.
Following these disclosures, Charter’s stock price plunged $70.25 (18.4%), closing at $309.75 on July 25, 2025.

Oct 9, 2025, 6:51 PM

Press Release

Faruqi & Faruqi investigates securities claims against Charter Communications

CHTR

Legal Proceedings

Faruqi & Faruqi is investigating potential claims on behalf of investors who purchased Charter securities between July 26, 2024 and July 24, 2025 and highlights the October 13, 2025 deadline to seek lead plaintiff status.
The lawsuit alleges Charter misled investors by failing to disclose the ACP end’s impact on internet customer declines and revenue, its inability to offset those declines, and overly optimistic statements about operations and EBITDA growth.
In Q2 2025, Charter reported a 117,000 decline in internet customers (vs. ~100,000 in Q2 2024), an 80,000 decrease in video customers, and its stock fell $70.25 (18.5%) to close at $309.75 on July 25, 2025.
Investors with information or losses can contact Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330.

Oct 6, 2025, 3:18 AM

Press Release

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