CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/ is expected to release its Q2 2026 10-Q filing in the upcoming earnings season. Last quarter: Charter Communications reported a modest revenue decline of 1.0% YoY to $13.60B in Q1 2026, but EPS surged 8.9% to $9.17 (diluted) driven by share buybacks, while operating cash flow grew 1.6% to $4.30B despite ongoing high leverage.
Drawn from management commentary in the Q1 2026 10-Q:
Total revenue fell 1.0% YoY from $13.74B to $13.60B in Q1 2026, reflecting ongoing competitive headwinds in the cable and broadband market, including pressure from fixed wireless access and fiber overbuilders.
Operating income declined modestly by 0.9% YoY to $3.21B, but operating margin held nearly flat at 23.6% (vs. 23.6% prior year), indicating disciplined cost management that offset the revenue shortfall.
Despite a 4.4% decline in net income to $1.16B, diluted EPS rose 8.9% YoY to $9.17, reflecting the significant reduction in share count from $1.03B in share buybacks during the quarter — up 27.9% YoY.
Revenue
$13.6B
-1.00% YoY
EPS (Basic)
$9.27
++7.92% YoY
Operating Income
$3.21B
-0.90% YoY
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