Charter Communications stock drops over 25% after earnings report

8 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 24

Charter reported a 1% revenue decline to $13.6 billion and a net income of $1.16 billion for Q1 2026, with internet subscribers down 120,000 and video subscribers down 60,000.
Average revenue per user rose 1.1% from the prior quarter but fell 1.4% year-over-year, and the company now expects flat average revenue per user for the full year.
Charter continues to add mobile customers, gaining 368,000 in Q1, and expects to close its merger with Cox Communications this summer pending regulatory approval, amid intensifying competition from fixed wireless and fiber providers.

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