Charter Communications(US:CHTR) Prnewswireยท2025-08-18 06:05Core Viewpoint - A class action lawsuit has been filed against Charter Communications, Inc. for allegedly misleading investors about its business prospects, particularly regarding the impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program's end on customer declines and revenue [1][2]. Group 1: Allegations and Impact - The lawsuit claims that Charter failed to disclose the material impact of the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ending, which affected Internet customer declines and revenue [2]. - It is alleged that Charter's operational strategies were not sufficient to mitigate the negative effects of the ACP ending, leading to greater risks to business plans and earnings growth than reported [2]. - The company reportedly provided overly optimistic statements about its operational execution and long-term EBITDA growth without a reasonable basis [2]. Group 2: Financial Performance - Charter reported an EBITDA of $5.7 billion for Q2 2025, indicating a year-over-year growth of 0.5%. However, this growth was attributed to a one-time benefit of $45 million in "other revenue" [3]. - Excluding this one-time benefit, EBITDA would have missed consensus estimates by 2.4% and shown a decline of 0.3% year-over-year [3]. - Following the financial results announcement, Charter's stock price dropped by $70.25, or over 18%, closing at $309.75 per share on July 25, 2025 [3].