Charter Communications, Inc. · NASDAQ:CHTR
Charter Communications — Q1 2026 Earnings Presentation
17 slides from Charter Communications's earnings presentation, Apr 24, 2026
Slide 1: Charter Communications First Quarter 2026 Results
Charter Communications First Quarter 2026 Results April 24, 2026
Slide 2: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This quarterly presentation includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, regarding, among other things, ou
Slide 3: Christopher L. Winfrey
Christopher L. Winfrey President and CEO, Charter Communications
Slide 4: First Quarter Overview
First Quarter Overview Revenue Adjusted EBITDA1) Capital Expenditures in Billions in Billions in Billions -1.0% -2.2% +19.0% $13.7 $13.6 $5.8 $5.6 $2.9 $2.4 1Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 First Quarter 2026 Results 3
Slide 5: Spectrum Has Significant Assets & Scale
Spectrum Has Significant Assets & Scale Network & Industry Leading Infrastructure Customers Data Fastest Internet Speeds2) ~18M 1M+ 31.7M Advanced WiFi / Invincible WiFi HHs Network Miles Customers Fastest Growing Mobile Provider with Near Real-Time Telemetry 88% Fastest Overall Speeds3) for Spectru
Slide 6: Spectrum Saves Customers $1K/Year with Better Products
Spectrum Saves Customers $1K/Year with Better Products 5G Home Ultimate Internet Speed7) 1 Gbps 1 Gbps 1 Gbps Up to 1 Gbps 170 – 498 Mbps 100% 24% 19% Marketed Availability Capacity Dependent Capacity Dependent of footprint of mobile footprint of mobile footprint De-prioritization10); Interference a
Slide 7: Seamless Entertainment: Solving for Value & Utility
Seamless Entertainment: Solving for Value & Utility Streaming App Retail Value TV Select Plus14) Frictionless Spectrum Video Experience with Xumo and the Spectrum App Store $12.99 Bundle $29.99 Unlimited (includes ESPN+) $10.99 Basic with Ads $8.99 Essential Launched $10.99 Premium $7.99 with Ads $5
Slide 8: Jessica M. Fischer
Jessica M. Fischer Chief Financial Officer, Charter Communications
Slide 9: Total Customers
Total Customers Customer Relationships1) Internet Net Adds (in Thousands) Total (in Millions) Net Adds (in Thousands) Total (in Millions) -1.5% -1.5% 32.2 31.7 30.0 29.6 (54) (59) (87) (100) (127) (109) (116) (119) (120) (163) 1Q25 2Q25 3Q25 4Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 1Q25 2Q25 3Q25 4Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 Mob
Slide 10: Revenue
Revenue Total Revenue Residential Revenue Commercial Revenue in Billions in Billions in Billions -1.0% -2.7% +1.0% $13.7 $13.6 $10.8 $10.5 $1.8 $1.8 1Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 Total revenue increased 0.1% Y/Y in 1Q26 when excluding advertising revenue and programmer app allocation First Quarter 2
Slide 11: Expenses and Adjusted EBITDA
Expenses and Adjusted EBITDA1) Total Expenses Adjusted EBITDA1) LTM Adjusted EBITDA1) in Billions in Billions in Billions -0.2% -2.2% -1.1% $8.0 $8.0 $5.8 $5.6 $22.8 $22.6 1Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 1Q25 1Q26 Adj. EBITDA declined -2.2% Y/Y in 1Q26 or -1.8% Y/Y excluding transition expense First Quarter 202
Slide 12: Capital Investment and Debt
Capital Investment and Debt Capital Expenditures LTM Capital Expenditures Debt and Leverage15) in Billions in Billions in Billions 4.16x16) 4.22x17) $2.9 $12.1 $93.6 $94.3 $10.9 $1.3 $2.4 $0.4 $0.9 CCOH $27.3 $27.3 Network $0.2 Evolution Line $0.8 $3.9 Line Extensions $4.1 Extensions $0.9 CCO $66.4
Slide 13: Free Cash Flow & Share Repurchases
Free Cash Flow1) & Share Repurchases Free Cash Flow1) Share Repurchase Summary in Millions 1Q25 1Q26 Y/Y Var. 1Q26 Since Sep '16 1) Adjusted EBITDA $5,763 $5,637 ($126) Common Shares & Units Repurchased 18) 4.3M 184.0M Capex (2,399) (2,855) (456) x Average Price $225 $433 Cash Paid for Interest (Net
Slide 14: Our Strategy is Designed to Drive Value
Our Strategy is Designed to Drive Value Operating Strategy Strategic Initiatives Shareholder Value High Quality Products Evolution Long-Term Revenue Growth Unique Customer Value Expansion Long-Term Cash Flow Growth Commitment to Service Execution Levered Equity Returns Tied to Local Communities Firs
Slide 15: Notes
Notes 1) See notes on slide 15. 2) Fastest Speeds claim based on Broadband Download Speed among the top 5 national providers in Opensignal USA: Fixed Broadband Experience Report – May 2025. Based on Opensignal independent analysis of mean download speed. 3) Fastest Wireless Speeds based on combined
Slide 16: Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics and Additional Information
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Metrics and Additional Information We use certain measures that are not defined by U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") to evaluate various aspects of our business. Adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow are non GAAP financial measures and should be considered
Slide 17: Investor Inquiries
Investor Inquiries: Stefan Anninger | 203.905.7955 stefan.anninger@charter.com
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