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Charter Communications (CHTR) Q1 2025 earnings results (first quarter 2025)
10-Q filed Apr 25, 2025
Charter Communications (CHTR) reported revenue of $13.7B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +0.4% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.6%, net earnings $1.2B (8.9% of revenue).
Charter Communications, Q1 2025: revenue $13.7B (+0.4% year over year), operating margin 23.6%, net earnings $1.2B, operating cash flow $4.2B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2025 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.7B | -1% | +0.4% |
| Operating profit | $3.2B | -4% | +3% |
| Net earnings | $1.2B | -17% | +10% |
| Operating cash flow | $4.2B | +22% | +32% |
| Free cash flow | $1.8B | +362% | +336% |
What changed
Revenue was $13.7B in Q1 2025, roughly flat year over year and down 1% from the previous quarter. Internet was the largest line at 43% of revenue. Mobile service added $0.23B year over year (up 33%), 409% of the total change. Advertising sales declined 13%.
Operating profit was $3.2B, a 23.6% margin (up 0.7 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus a year earlier, 189% reached operating profit, above the 23% margin then. Total costs fell 0% while revenue was flat. Net earnings were $1.2B, up 10% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.0%.
Operating cash flow was $4.2B (up 32% year over year), 301% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $2.2B of depreciation and amortization and $0.22B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.42B. Capital expenditures of $2.4B left free cash flow of $1.8B.
Questions
What was Charter Communications' revenue in the first quarter 2025?
Charter Communications (CHTR) reported revenue of $13.7B for the first quarter 2025 (Q1 2025), +0.4% from a year earlier and -1% from the quarter before.
Was Charter Communications profitable in the first quarter 2025?
Operating profit was $3.2B (23.6% of revenue) and net earnings $1.2B.