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Charter Communications (CH:CQD)
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Earnings Data
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Moderate Buy
Based on 17 Analysts Ratings
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Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Apr 25, 2025
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|Next Earnings Date:Jul 25, 2025
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The earnings call presented a mix of positive and negative aspects. While there was significant mobile growth and EBITDA improvement, there were also declines in customer numbers for Internet, video, and voice services. Additionally, advertising revenue saw a notable decrease. The financial metrics such as net income and free cash flow showed positive trends, but the customer base challenges tempered the overall outlook.Company Guidance
During Charter Communications' first quarter 2025 investor call, several key metrics were highlighted in their guidance. The company added over 500,000 Spectrum Mobile lines in the first quarter, contributing to a year-over-year line growth of over 25%, and boasted the fastest growth among U.S. mobile providers. While revenue remained relatively flat, EBITDA growth accelerated to 4.8%, largely driven by mobile growth and enhanced service quality through technology investments. Internet customer results improved, with monthly data usage among non-video Internet customers reaching approximately 825 gigabytes, and over 30% using more than one terabyte per month. The company also reported a 15% year-over-year decrease in cable billing and repair calls, and a 6% reduction in service truck rolls. First-quarter free cash flow was $1.6 billion, a significant increase from the previous year, attributed to lower capital expenditures and lower cash interest. Charter remains on track with its 2025 capital expenditure guidance of approximately $12 billion and expects to reduce this to less than $8 billion by 2028, enhancing free cash flow significantly.Strong Mobile Growth
Added over 500,000 Spectrum Mobile lines in Q1 and over 2.1 million lines over the last year, resulting in line growth of over 25%.
EBITDA Growth
EBITDA growth accelerated to 4.8%, driven by strong contributions from mobile growth and improved service quality.
Reduced Operating Expenses
Total operating expenses declined by 2.6% year over year, with specific declines in programming costs by 10.4% and cost to service customers by 2.2%.
Free Cash Flow Increase
First quarter free cash flow totaled $1.6 billion, an increase of approximately $1.2 billion compared to last year's first quarter.
Capital Expenditure Reduction
Capital expenditures totaled $2.4 billion in Q1, down about $400 million from last year's first quarter.
Positive Net Income
Generated $1.2 billion of net income attributable to shareholders in Q1, compared to $1.1 billion last year.
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CH:CQD Earnings History
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CH:CQD Earnings-Related Price Changes
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