EarningsQ2 2026 Earnings Report
MX:CHTR Q2 2026 EPS Results
Actual EPS$189.07
Consensus EPS$177.01
Beat/MissBeat by +$12.06
One Year Ago EPS$162.82
MX:CHTR Q2 2026 Revenue Results
Actual Revenue$239.91B
Expected Revenue$239.66B
Beat/MissBeat by +$251.81M
YoY Revenue Growth-1.74%
Earnings Announcement Details
QuarterQ2 2026
Date07/24/2026
TimeBefore Open
Conference CallFriday, July 24, 2026
MX:CHTR Upcoming Earnings
Charter Communications's next earnings date is estimated for October 30, 2026, based on past reporting schedules.
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Audio
MX:CHTR Q2 2026 Earnings Call
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Q2 2026 Earnings Slide Deck
Q2 2026 Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mix of clear strategic strengths (rapid mobile growth, video loss improvement, converged gigabit-plus network, substantial rural expansion, a path to meaningful CapEx reduction and planned synergies from the Cox acquisition) alongside near-term operational and financial headwinds (notably continued broadband subscriber declines, a modest YoY revenue and EBITDA decline, higher-than-expected transition costs, and elevated leverage). Management emphasized confidence in future free cash flow ramp, active liability management and a detailed integration playbook for Cox, but acknowledged that broadband growth recovery timing is uncertain. Overall, positives around long-term strategic positioning and capital efficiency are balanced by short-term execution and competitive pressures in broadband.Company Guidance
Strong Mobile Growth
Added over 400,000 Spectrum Mobile lines in Q2 and 1.7 million lines over the last 12 months (16% growth). Spectrum now has over 12.5 million mobile lines and is the fastest-growing mobile provider in its footprint.
Material Improvement in Video Losses
Video customer loss improved to 21,000 in 2Q26 versus a loss of 80,000 in 2Q25 (59,000 fewer losses year-over-year), driven by product improvements, app inclusions and new pricing/packaging.
Rural Growth and Passings Expansion
Subsidized rural footprint generated 47,000 net customer additions in the quarter. Subsidized rural passings grew by 127,000 in 2Q26 and by 487,000 over the last 12 months, supporting long-term customer growth opportunities.
Fully Deployed Converged Gigabit-Plus Network
Charter reported a fully deployed, fully converged gigabit-plus network across its footprint, positioning the company for convergence-led upsell (mobile + broadband + video) and future AI/edge opportunities.
CapEx Reduction and Free Cash Flow Upside
2Q26 CapEx totaled $2.9 billion (flat YoY). Standalone 2026 CapEx guidance ~ $11.4 billion with a planned trajectory to below $8 billion run-rate post-evolution (by 2028). Management quantified this reduction as equivalent to over $30 of free cash flow per share and highlighted substantial free cash flow ramp potential.
Active Liability Management and Share/ Debt Repurchases
Repurchased 4 million shares for $838 million (avg $210) in the quarter and repurchased over $1.2 billion of own debt for ~$1.0 billion cash, capturing approximately $250 million of discount. Launched a capped exchange offer targeting $20 billion of par value to accelerate deleveraging.
Cox Transaction Strategic Upside and Synergies
Cox deal expected to close mid–late August. Pro forma combined company projected to generate ~ $67 billion revenue and ~ $28 billion EBITDA. Management expects run-rate transaction expense synergies of at least $800 million per year and believes this could grow toward $1 billion, along with significant cross-selling, onshoring of service, and frontline hiring.
Churn Benefits from Bundling
Management highlighted that Internet customers who also buy mobile churn nearly 40% less; mobile penetration of Internet customers is ~20% with average just below 2 lines per mobile customer — indicating significant upside from increased bundling/penetration.
MX:CHTR Earnings History
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