NASDAQ$CHTR
Charter Communications Inc · Q2 2026 earnings
Q2 2026 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations
Briefing
Charter Communications Inc reported Q2 2026 earnings with revenue of $13.5 billion and net income of $1.3 billion.
Charter reported total revenues of $13.5 billion for the three months ended June 30, 2026, down 1.7% year-over-year due to lower customer relationships and higher seamless entertainment allocations, partially offset by mobile growth. Net income attributable to Charter shareholders was $1.3 billion with diluted EPS of $10.66. Operating income reached $3.1 billion amid continued network investments and customer base management.
- Internet revenues declined 3.2% to $5.8 billion due to fewer residential customers and rate adjustments.
- Mobile lines grew to 12.5 million with service revenue up 18.9% to $1.1 billion.
- Free cash flow for the quarter was $969 million supporting debt management and share repurchases.
- Customer relationships fell to 31.5 million as competition intensified in broadband services.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Charter · Revenue · Quarterly
$13.5B
Revenue by segment
Charter · $13.5B total across 8 segments · Q2 2026
- Internet$5.78B—42.7%
- Video$3.15B—23.3%
- Small business$1.1B—8.2%
- Mobile service$1.1B—8.1%
- Other$894M—6.6%
- Mid-market & large business$761M—5.6%
- Advertising sales$416M—3.1%
- Voice$331M—2.4%
Forward guidance
The company continues to focus on network evolution, rural expansion, and integration preparation for the Cox Transactions while monitoring competitive pressures.
Tailwinds
- Mobile line growth remains strong at 18.9% revenue increase.
- Advertising sales rose 12.3% driven by political and streaming revenue.
Headwinds
- Internet customer losses of 510,000 year-over-year due to competition.
- Video revenues declined 9.7% from higher seamless entertainment allocations.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 19 quarterly earnings reports
+1.3%
Avg return
Earnings day
+2.2%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.4%
Avg return
30 days after
58%
38 / 65 earnings
Positive
+19.7%
Q2 2024
Best reaction
-20.6%
Q4 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | — | — | — | |
| Q1 2026 | -0.8% | -34.4% | -40.0% | |
| Q4 2025 | +9.1% | +17.1% | +22.5% | |
| Q3 2025 | -3.8% | -2.5% | -13.3% | |
| Q2 2025 | -2.2% | -0.7% | -2.1% | |
| Q1 2025 | +11.4% | +16.9% | +21.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +2.6% | +2.5% | +8.0% | |
| Q3 2024 | +14.7% | +24.5% | +21.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | +19.7% | +20.5% | +10.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.3% | +0.2% | +4.8% | |
| Q4 2023 | -20.6% | -25.8% | -23.3% | |
| Q3 2023 | -5.3% | -1.3% | -1.4% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.0% | +4.5% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +6.9% | +4.1% | -3.6% | |
| Q4 2022 | -4.7% | -2.9% | -8.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +3.5% | -2.3% | +9.8% | |
| Q2 2022 | -2.1% | +3.8% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2022 | -6.3% | -2.8% | +10.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +5.8% | +7.0% | +7.2% | |
| Q3 2021 | -4.9% | -1.9% | -4.7% | |
| Q2 2021 | +5.1% | +7.9% | +13.1% | |
| Q1 2021 | +1.1% | +0.6% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | -8.5% | -6.9% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2020 | +2.2% | +10.2% | +11.6% | |
| Q2 2020 | +4.7% | +6.2% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | +4.1% | +1.8% | +9.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | +7.9% | +5.9% | +0.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +7.4% | +7.7% | +7.7% | |
| Q2 2019 | -2.9% | -5.0% | -4.9% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.0% | +1.8% | +2.2% | |
| Q4 2018 | +17.6% | +17.5% | +19.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -4.4% | +1.8% | -1.7% | |
| Q2 2018 | +2.6% | +3.3% | +5.2% | |
| Q1 2018 | -9.0% | -7.8% | -9.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.4% | -2.1% | -10.4% | |
| Q3 2017 | -7.3% | -3.1% | -4.6% | |
| Q2 2017 | +6.2% | +11.1% | +11.5% | |
| Q1 2017 | -5.7% | -2.7% | +0.7% | |
| Q4 2016 | +0.4% | -0.0% | +0.2% | |
| Q3 2016 | -1.1% | +3.7% | +5.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | +7.3% | +9.2% | +13.4% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -4.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +3.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +4.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -5.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +5.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -6.3% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -5.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +4.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +8.1% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.8% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +8.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -3.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -1.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +6.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +10.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.0% | — | — |
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