Charter Communications

A Charter Communications company service van is pictured in Pasadena
A Charter Communications company service van is pictured in Pasadena, California U.S., January 26, 2017. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni - RTSXKG4Mario Anzuoni — Reuters
  • Previous Rank
    292
  • Revenues ($M)
    29003
  • Revenue Percent Change
    197.3
  • Profits ($M)
    3522
  • Profits Percent Change
  • Assets ($M)
    149067
  • Employees
    91500
  • Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)
    100595

The new Charter is not like the old Charter. What was once three telecommunications companies Charter Communications, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks is now one that calls itself Spectrum to consumers. The new entity, quadruple the size of the old one, gives it a broader U.S. footprint, reach into almost 50 million homes and businesses, and expanded sales and marketing forces. The company was subject to much speculation that it might tie up with larger peer Verizon, but Charter instead partnered with Comcast on an expansive wireless services agreement that requires one to seek the other’s approval for a major transaction with a wireless company.

Company Info

CEOThomas M. Rutledge
CEO TitleChairman & Chief Executive Officer
SectorTelecommunications
IndustryTelecommunications
HQ LocationStamford, CT
Websitewww.charter.com
Years on Fortune 500 List17
Employees91,500

Key Financials (Last Fiscal Year)

Revenues ($M)$29,003
Profits ($M)$3,522
Assets ($M)$149,067
Total Stockholder Equity ($M)$40,139
Market Value — as of March 31, 2017 ($M)$100,595

Profit Ratios

Profit as % of Revenues12.1%
Profits as % of Assets2.4%
Profits as % of Stockholder Equity8.8%

Earnings Per Share (Last Fiscal Year)

Earnings Per Share ($)15.94
EPS % Change (from 2015)-
EPS % Change (5 year annual rate)-
EPS % Change (10 year annual rate)-

Total Return

Total Return to Investors (2016)42.2%
Total Return to Investors (5 year, annualized)35.5%
Total Return to Investors (10 year, annualized)-