Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock — is it a good business?

Charter Communications, Inc. (CHTR) stock — is it a good business? — InspectStocks

Just reported

Q3 2026 results

From Charter Communications's results release of November 6, 2026; its quarterly report has since been filed.

Revenue
Actual
$14.92B
+9.1% y/y
+10% q/q
Guided
—
No guide given
EPS, GAAP
Actual
-$20.50
Guided
—
No guide given
Operating income, GAAP
Actual
-$3.53B
Guided
—
No guide given

Set against the company's own guidance and the same quarter a year earlier, not analysts' estimates, which we do not hold. Adjusted figures are the company's own non-GAAP measures, as stated in the release.

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How it makes money

Home internet subscriptions43%
Residential television subscriptions24%
Small and medium business services8%
Residential mobile service8%
Large business and enterprise services6%
Advertising sales3%

Shares of revenue are estimates for Q1 2026 ended March 31, not figures from a filing.

Competes with

What it sells6

Spectrum Internet
Fixed internet service for homes and businesses, delivered over Charter’s fiber-optic and cable network.
Spectrum Mobile
Mobile phone service that uses Charter WiFi and Verizon’s cellular network for coverage.
Spectrum TV
Television packages that customers can watch on a television or through the Spectrum TV app.

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Advanced WiFi
A home WiFi service with a router and tools for managing connected devices and network security.
Spectrum Business
Internet, mobile, television, phone and network services for businesses, from small shops to large organizations.
Spectrum Reach
Advertising sales on local television channels, streaming services and other advertising outlets.

Who buys it5

Households that pay monthly for internet, mobile, television or phone service, separately or in a bundle.
Small businesses that buy internet, mobile, television, phone and WiFi services.
Mid-sized and large businesses, government organizations and communications carriers that buy fiber connections, data networks and managed network services.

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Businesses and advertising agencies that buy local, regional or national television and streaming advertising.
Apartment and other property managers that arrange internet, WiFi or television service for residents, including through bulk agreements.

What it stands on, and what could break it

What the business leans on

1Spectrum Mobile uses Verizon’s cellular network for nationwide coverage; Charter also relies on its own WiFi access points and mobile network.
2Television service depends on licenses and agreements with programmers and broadcasters, which charge fees to carry their channels and content.
3Building and expanding the wired network depends on access to utility poles, permits and other approvals, particularly in rural areas.

What could go wrong

1Internet, mobile and television competitors may win customers with different prices, network technologies, devices or content; Charter reported losing 172,000 internet customers in Q2 2026 (Q2 2026, high).
2Programmers and broadcasters can raise the fees Charter pays for channels and programs, and Charter may not be able to pass all of those increases on to customers.
3A disruption or unauthorized access affecting Charter’s networks or information systems could interrupt service, expose information or damage customer trust.

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About Charter Communications, Inc.

Charter connects homes and businesses to the internet through a network made mostly of fiber-optic and cable lines. It also sells mobile phone service, television, home WiFi and business communications, and sells advertising on television and streaming services. At June 30, 2026, it had 31.499 million customer relationships, 29.388 million internet customers and 12.540 million mobile lines (each June 30, 2026, high).

Head office: Stamford, Connecticut
Founded: 1993
Employees: approximately 91,900 (December 31, 2025, high)
Listed on: Nasdaq
Financial year ends: December 31

Built from Charter Communications, Inc.’s own filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Figures are as reported, with per-share history restated onto today’s share basis. This describes a business — it is not investment advice and not a recommendation to buy or sell anything.

Just reported

Q3 2026 results

From Charter Communications's results release of November 6, 2026; its quarterly report has since been filed.

Revenue
Actual
$14.92B
+9.1% y/y
+10% q/q
Guided
—
No guide given
EPS, GAAP
Actual
-$20.50
Guided
—
No guide given
Operating income, GAAP
Actual
-$3.53B
Guided
—
No guide given

The full earnings report →

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