Charter Communications Inc-A (NASDAQ:CHTR) Q2 2025 Earnings Miss Estimates as Subscriber Losses Spark 8% Pre-Market Drop

Charter Communications Inc-A (NASDAQ:CHTR) reported its second-quarter 2025 earnings, delivering revenue in line with analyst expectations but falling short on profitability. The market reaction was sharply negative, with shares dropping more than 8% in pre-market trading, reflecting investor disappointment over subscriber losses and weaker-than-expected earnings per share (EPS).

Key Earnings Highlights

• Revenue: The company posted Q2 revenue of $13.77 billion, matching Wall Street estimates but showing no year-over-year growth.
• Earnings Per Share (EPS): GAAP EPS came in at $9.18, missing the consensus estimate of $9.96 by approximately 5%.
• Subscriber Trends: The company reported higher-than-expected internet subscriber losses, attributed to increasing competition from 5G mobile providers and fiber-based home internet services.

Market Reaction & Investor Sentiment

The immediate pre-market decline suggests investors were particularly concerned about the company’s ability to retain broadband customers in a highly competitive environment. While revenue stability was a neutral factor, the EPS miss and subscriber erosion appear to have driven the sell-off. Over the past month, CHTR shares have declined nearly 4.7%, underperforming broader market trends.

Forward-Looking Estimates

Analysts currently expect:

• Q3 2025 Revenue: $14.09 billion
• Q3 2025 EPS: $9.85
• Full-Year 2025 Revenue: $56.34 billion
• Full-Year 2025 EPS: $38.78

The lack of a forward outlook in the press release leaves investors without management’s guidance on whether the company expects to stabilize subscriber losses or improve margins in the coming quarters.

Press Release Summary

Charter’s earnings announcement reiterated its Spectrum-branded services, including broadband, TV, mobile, and voice offerings. However, the report did not provide new strategic initiatives to counter competitive pressures, which may have contributed to the negative market reaction.

For a deeper dive into Charter’s earnings and analyst estimates, visit the earnings page.

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