Charter swings to Q3 net loss attributable to shareholders of $2.4 billion year over year
- Charter Communications swung to a third-quarter 2026 net loss attributable to shareholders of $2.4 billion, primarily on franchise impairments.
- Revenue rose 9% year-over-year to $14.92 billion, driven by the Cox acquisition.
- Operating cash flow fell 10% year-over-year to $4.03 billion, due to cash-tax payment timing and one-time Cox transaction costs.
- Legacy Charter lost 156,000 Internet customers during the quarter while adding 440,000 mobile lines.
- A new operating model targets $2 billion in annualized operating expense savings over 18 months through organizational simplification and vendor efficiencies.
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