Charter Q2 2026 revenue falls 1.7% to $13.5 billion; Adjusted EBITDA down 4.3%
Charter Communications reported second-quarter 2026 results with total revenue down 1.7% year-over-year to $13.5 billion, driven mainly by lower residential video revenue. Adjusted EBITDA fell 4.3% to $5.4 billion and net income attributable to Charter shareholders declined 0.7% to $1.3 billion, while net income per basic share rose to $10.76 from $9.41 because basic weighted average shares outstanding fell 13.1%.
Key points
- Total revenue of $13.5 billion, down 1.7% year-over-year; residential revenue down 3.5%
- Adjusted EBITDA of $5.4 billion, down 4.3%; net income attributable to Charter shareholders of $1.3 billion, down 0.7%
- Net income per basic share of $10.76 versus $9.41 a year earlier, aided by a 13.1% decrease in basic weighted average shares
- Internet customers fell by 172,000 in the quarter, while mobile lines grew by 406,000 to 12.5 million
The filing
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