Form 8-K · Current report
Charter Communications 8-K, filed Nov 6, 2026
- Filed
- CIK
- 0001091667
- Accession no.
- 0001091667-26-000072
Summary
Charter Communications reported third-quarter 2026 results, including a pro forma revenue decline of 1.5% to $16.5 billion and a $2.4 billion net loss attributable to shareholders driven primarily by a $6.3 billion franchise impairment charge, and announced a new operating model targeting $2 billion in annualized expense savings over 18 months. President and CEO Chris Winfrey said the company would focus on returning to Internet customer growth and simplifying its organization following its completed acquisition of Cox Communications.
Key points
- Charter completed its transactions with Cox Communications on August 19, 2026, adding more than 11 million passings and over 5 million customer relationships.
- Pro forma third-quarter revenue was $16.5 billion, down 1.5% year over year, while actual revenue was $14.9 billion, up 9.1%, driven by the Cox Transactions.
- On a pro forma basis, Spectrum Internet customers declined by 233,000 in the quarter and Spectrum Mobile lines increased by 508,000.
- Charter is targeting $2 billion in annualized run-rate operating expense savings over the next 18 months, in addition to more than $1 billion in anticipated Cox Transactions synergies.
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Items reported
- 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits
From the filing
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION. On November 6, 2026, Charter Communications, Inc. issued a press release announcing its results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The following information, including the entirety of the press release appearing in Exhibit 99.1 hereto, is not filed but is furnished pursuant to item 2.02, "Results of Operations and Financial Condition." ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS. …
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