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Comcast vs Charter Communications: CMCSA and CHTR compared
Comcast is the larger company: $29.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $14.9B for Charter Communications (Q3 2026). Charter Communications is growing faster (+9% against -6% a year earlier). Comcast is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against -23.6%.
Where the money goes: CMCSA and CHTR
Comcast (CMCSA) · Q3 2026
Comcast, Q3 2026: revenue $29.3B (-6% year over year), operating margin 18.2%, net earnings $3.4B, operating cash flow $7.9B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Charter Communications (CHTR) · Q3 2026
Charter Communications, Q3 2026: revenue $14.9B (+9% year over year), operating margin -23.6%, net loss $2.7B, operating cash flow $4.0B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Comcast (CMCSA) | Charter Communications (CHTR) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $29.3B | $14.9B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | -6% | +9% |
| Operating margin | 18.2% | -23.6% |
| Net earnings | $3.4B | −$2.7B |
| Net margin | 11.8% | -18.1% |
| Operating cash flow | $7.9B | $4.0B |
| Free cash flow | $4.2B | $1.0B |
| Market value | $88.9B | $13.8B |
| P/E | 7.8× | 8.0× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $27.98 | $169.89 |
Where the revenue comes from
Charter Communications
- Residential revenue: $11.2B (75%)
- Commercial revenue: $2.2B (15%)
- Mobile service: $1.1B (8%)
- Voice: $340M (2%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Comcast or Charter Communications?
Comcast is the larger company: $29.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $14.9B for Charter Communications (Q3 2026).
Is Comcast or Charter Communications growing faster?
Charter Communications is growing faster (+9% against -6% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Comcast or Charter Communications?
Comcast is more profitable, with an operating margin of 18.2% against -23.6%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 22, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.