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Charter Communications (CHTR) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 24, 2026
Charter Communications (CHTR) reported revenue of $13.6B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -1% from a year earlier and 0% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 23.6%, net earnings $1.2B (8.6% of revenue).
Charter Communications, Q1 2026: revenue $13.6B (-1% year over year), operating margin 23.6%, net earnings $1.2B, operating cash flow $4.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $13.6B | 0% | -1% |
| Operating profit | $3.2B | -2% | -0.9% |
| Net earnings | $1.2B | -13% | -4% |
| Operating cash flow | $4.3B | +14% | +2% |
| Free cash flow | $1.4B | +240% | -21% |
What changed
Revenue was $13.6B in Q1 2026, down 1% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter. Internet was the largest line at 43% of revenue. Video lost $0.33B year over year (down 9%), 238% of the total change.
Operating profit was $3.2B, a 23.6% margin (unchanged year over year). Total costs fell 1% while revenue fell 1%. Net earnings were $1.2B, down 4% year over year. The effective tax rate was 25.4%.
Operating cash flow was $4.3B (up 2% year over year), 316% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $2.2B of depreciation and amortization and $0.20B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.53B. Capital expenditures of $2.9B left free cash flow of $1.4B.
Questions
What was Charter Communications' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Charter Communications (CHTR) reported revenue of $13.6B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), -1% from a year earlier and 0% from the quarter before.
Was Charter Communications profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $3.2B (23.6% of revenue) and net earnings $1.2B.