Charter Reports Mixed Q4 2025 Results with Revenue Decline, Strong Buybacks, and Video Customer Growth
CHTR is trading near its 52-week low of $180.38 (8.2% above the low) on elevated volume (1.9× avg).
Summary
Charter Communications reported a 2.3% year-over-year revenue decline for Q4 2025, but highlighted significant share repurchases totaling $5.4 billion for the full year and a notable turnaround in video customer growth.
Key Events · Earnings and Guidance · CHTR
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Q4 2025 Financial Performance
Revenue declined 2.3% year-over-year to $13.6 billion, with net income down 9.1% to $1.3 billion and Adjusted EBITDA down 1.2% to $5.7 billion.
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Significant Share Repurchases
The company repurchased 17.1 million shares for approximately $5.4 billion in 2025, demonstrating a strong commitment to shareholder returns.
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Operational Customer Trends
Internet customers declined by 119,000, while mobile lines increased by 428,000. Notably, video customers saw a net increase of 44,000, reversing prior declines due to new pricing and streaming application inclusions.
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Capital Expenditures and Debt
Full-year 2025 capital expenditures totaled $11.7 billion, with 2026 guidance set at approximately $11.4 billion. The company also recently issued $3.0 billion in senior notes in January 2026 for general corporate purposes, including debt repayment.
Analysis · CHTR · Technology
Charter Communications reported a mixed fourth quarter and full-year 2025, with revenue, net income, and Adjusted EBITDA declining year-over-year for the quarter. However, the company demonstrated a strong commitment to shareholder returns through substantial share repurchases, totaling $5.4 billion for the full year. Operationally, while Internet customer losses continued, mobile lines saw robust growth, and notably, video customers experienced a net increase, reversing previous declines due to new pricing strategies and streaming application inclusions. This strategic shift in video and continued mobile expansion, alongside significant capital allocation to buybacks, provides a more balanced outlook despite the financial headwinds. The company also recently completed a $3.0 billion debt offering, as previously disclosed on January 14, 2026, to manage its capital structure.
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At the time of this filing, CHTR was trading at $195.24 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $27.8B. The 52-week trading range was $180.38 to $437.06. This filing was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10.