The earnings call reflected a balanced outlook with significant achievements in mobile growth and political advertising revenue offset by challenges from natural disasters, Internet customer losses, and increased capital expenditures.

Company Guidance

In the Charter Communications Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Investor Call, the company provided guidance for 2025 and beyond, highlighting several key metrics and strategic initiatives. Charter managed to maintain approximately 90% of former Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) customers, despite the program's end, and added over 2 million Spectrum Mobile lines in 2024, marking it as the fastest-growing mobile provider in the U.S. Revenue grew by 1% and full-year EBITDA by 3.1%, driven by mobile growth, cost efficiency initiatives, and political advertising. The company plans for a peak capital investment year in 2025, with total capital expenditures expected to reach approximately $12 billion, including $4.2 billion for line extension and $1.5 billion for network evolution. Charter's strategy includes leveraging its converged connectivity capabilities, enhancing customer service, and implementing AI to improve operational efficiencies. Looking forward, Charter anticipates improved visibility in the broadband market, with customer growth expected from increased rural passings and the continued expansion of its seamless connectivity and entertainment offerings.

Successful Management of ACP Transition

In 2024, Charter managed the end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, retaining roughly 90% of former ACP customers.

Rapid Growth in Spectrum Mobile

Charter added over 2 million Spectrum Mobile lines in 2024, making it the fastest growing mobile provider in the US.

Revenue and EBITDA Growth

Charter's revenue grew by 1% and full year EBITDA growth accelerated to 3.1%, driven by strong mobile growth and cost efficiency initiatives.

Record Political Advertising Revenue

Fourth quarter advertising revenue grew by 26% due to political revenue growth.

Expansion of Rural Passings

Charter ended the quarter with 813,000 subsidized rural passings, growing by 117,000 in Q4 and nearly 400,000 over the year.

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Charter Communications (DE:CQD) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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DE:CQD Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Apr 25, 2025	2025 (Q1)	8.09 / -	7.199	―	―	―
Jan 31, 2025	2024 (Q4)	8.78 / 9.63	6.742	42.86% (+2.89)
Nov 01, 2024	2024 (Q3)	8.21 / 8.41	7.867	6.91% (+0.54)
Jul 26, 2024	2024 (Q2)	7.61 / 8.10	7.676	5.47% (+0.42)
Apr 26, 2024	2024 (Q1)	7.50 / 7.20	6.341	13.53% (+0.86)
Feb 02, 2024	2023 (Q4)	8.36 / 6.74	7.333	-8.06% (-0.59)
Oct 27, 2023	2023 (Q3)	7.69 / 7.87	7.037	11.79% (+0.83)
Jul 28, 2023	2023 (Q2)	7.69 / 7.68	8.391	-8.52% (-0.72)
Apr 28, 2023	2023 (Q1)	7.11 / 6.34	6.58	-3.62% (-0.24)
Jan 27, 2023	2022 (Q4)	8.42 / 7.33	8.515	-13.89% (-1.18)

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DE:CQD Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Jan 31, 2025	€345.05	€332.45	-3.65%
Nov 01, 2024	€300.55	€336.45	+11.94%
Jul 26, 2024	€290.05	€290.55	+0.17%
Apr 26, 2024	€240.90	€238.90	-0.83%

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