Charter Communications Inc Earnings: Miss on EPS and Revenue

Charter Communications Inc (CHTR) reported disappointing first-quarter 2026 results on April 24, missing analyst expectations on both earnings per share and revenue. The telecommunications company delivered $9.17 EPS versus the $10.32 consensus estimate, representing an 11.12% negative surprise.

The company’s earnings per share of $9.17 fell short of Wall Street’s $10.32 projection by $1.15 per share. This 11.12% miss marks a significant deviation from analyst forecasts for the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Charter’s revenue totaled $13.597 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $13.826 billion. The $228.6 million revenue shortfall resulted in a 1.65% negative surprise on the top line. The $13.597 billion in quarterly revenue represents the company’s performance across its cable and broadband services portfolio.

Both key financial metrics came in below expectations, with the EPS miss of 11.12% being particularly notable compared to the smaller 1.65% revenue shortfall.

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