Countdown to Charter (CHTR) Q2 Earnings: A Look at Estimates Beyond Revenue and EPS

Core Viewpoint - Charter Communications (CHTR) is expected to report quarterly earnings of $10.05 per share, reflecting an 18.4% year-over-year increase, with revenues projected at $13.76 billion, a 0.5% increase compared to the previous year [1]. Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised down by 0.1% in the last 30 days, indicating a reassessment by analysts [2]. - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical studies show a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3]. Revenue Projections - Analysts estimate 'Revenues- Residential- Total' to be $10.79 billion, indicating a year-over-year change of +0.3% [4]. - 'Revenues- Residential- Video' is projected to reach $3.58 billion, reflecting a -7.5% change from the previous year [5]. - 'Revenues- Advertising sales' are expected to be $351.44 million, down by -11.5% year-over-year [5]. - 'Revenues- Residential- Mobile service' is forecasted at $969.73 million, showing a significant increase of +31.6% year-over-year [5]. Customer Metrics - Total Mobile Lines are estimated at 10.91 million, up from 8.81 million in the same quarter last year [5]. - Total Mobile Lines - Net Additions are predicted at 515.47 thousand, compared to 557.00 thousand in the previous year [6]. - Total Video Customers are expected to be 12.48 million, down from 13.31 million year-over-year [6]. - Total Internet Customers are projected at 29.93 million, a decrease from 30.37 million in the previous year [7]. - Total Voice Customers are expected to reach 6.35 million, down from 7.45 million year-over-year [7]. - Estimated Passings stand at 57.54 million, slightly down from 57.77 million [8]. - Residential - Customer Relationships are expected to be 29.07 million, compared to 29.62 million in the same quarter last year [8]. Stock Performance - Over the past month, Charter's shares have returned -0.9%, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by +5.9% [8].