Charter Communications slightly misses Q3 revenue estimates, posts loss on franchise impairment

Overview

• US cable and broadband provider's Q3 revenue rose 9%, slightly missing analyst expectations

• Company posted a net loss due to a $6.3 bln franchise impairment charge

• Company announced new $2 bln annualized expense savings plan

Outlook

• Charter targets $2 bln in annualized expense savings over next 18 months

• Company expects 2026 pro forma capex, ex-transition, of about $13 bln

• Charter says 2026 capex depends on network expansion, supply chain timing, and business growth

Result Drivers

• RESIDENTIAL REVENUE DECLINE - Lower residential video and Internet revenue, partly offset by mobile and advertising sales, drove pro forma revenue decrease

• MOBILE GROWTH - Higher mobile service revenue driven by mobile line growth and rate adjustments

• COX INTEGRATION - Launch of Spectrum products in legacy Cox markets led to strong consumer demand and improved customer trends

Company press release:

Key Details

*Applies to a deviation of less than 1%; not applicable for per-share numbers.

Analyst Coverage

• The current average analyst rating on the shares is "hold" and the breakdown of recommendations is 5 "strong buy" or "buy", 12 "hold" and 6 "sell" or "strong sell"

• The average consensus recommendation for the integrated telecommunications services peer group is "buy."

• Wall Street's median 12-month price target for Charter Communications, Inc. is $140.00, about 11.2% above its November 5 closing price of $125.86

• The stock recently traded at 3 times the next 12-month earnings vs. a P/E of 3 three months ago

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