Form 8-K
8-K — CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. /MO/
Accession: 0001091667-26-000064
Filed: 2026-10-27
Period: 2026-10-26
CIK: 0001091667
SIC: 4841 (CABLE & OTHER PAY TELEVISION SERVICES)
Item: Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
Item: Regulation FD Disclosure
Item: Financial Statements and Exhibits
Documents
8-K — chtr-20261026.htm (Primary)
EX-99.1 (exh991chtr1026268k.htm)
GRAPHIC (charter_communicationsxlog.jpg)
GRAPHIC (chtr-20261026_g1.jpg)
XML — IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT (R1.htm)
8-K
8-K (Primary)
Filename: chtr-20261026.htm · Sequence: 1
chtr-20261026
000109166700012718330001271834falsefalsefalse0001091667chtr:CCOHoldingsLLCMember2026-10-262026-10-2600010916672026-10-262026-10-260001091667chtr:CCOHoldingsCapitalCorp.Member2026-10-262026-10-260001091667chtr:CCOHoldingsLLCMember2026-05-152026-05-1500010916672026-05-152026-05-150001091667chtr:CCOHoldingsCapitalCorp.Member2026-05-152026-05-150001091667us-gaap:CommonClassAMember2026-10-262026-10-260001091667us-gaap:RedeemablePreferredStockMember2026-10-262026-10-26
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
______________
FORM 8-K
______________
Current Report
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 26, 2026
Charter Communications, Inc.
CCO Holdings, LLC
CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
001-33664 84-1496755
001-37789 86-1067239
333-112593-01 20-0257904
(Commission File Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identification Number)
400 Washington Blvd.
Stamford, Connecticut 06902
(Address of principal executive offices including zip code)
(203) 905-7801
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class Trading Symbol(s) Name of each exchange on which registered
Class A Common Stock, $.001 Par Value CHTR NASDAQ Global Select Market
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock $.001 Par Value CHTRP NASDAQ Global Select Market
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter). Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR CERTAIN OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF CERTAIN OFFICERS; COMPENSATORY ARRANGEMENTS OF CERTAIN OFFICERS.
On October 26, 2026, the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the Board of Directors of Charter Communications, Inc. (the “Company”) approved compensation adjustments for Kevin Howard to be effective during the period he is serving as the Company’s Interim Chief Financial Officer. In recognition of his interim role, Mr. Howard will receive an annual base salary of $925,000 and a target annual cash bonus opportunity of 175% of his annual base salary. In addition, on October 26, 2026, Mr. Howard was granted an award of restricted stock units with a grant date fair value of $250,000, which award will cliff vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, subject to his continued employment with the Company through such date.
ITEM 7.01. REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.
On October 27, 2026, the Company issued a press release (the “press release”) announcing that its board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend which will be payable on January 15, 2027 to stockholders of record of the Company’s Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock at the close of business on December 31, 2026. The full text of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01.
The disclosure in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K and the press release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 are being furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission in satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD and shall not be deemed "filed" for any purpose.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
Exhibit Description
99.1
Press Release, dated October 27, 2026.
104 The cover page from this Current Report on Form 8-K, formatted in Inline XBRL.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, each of Charter Communications, Inc., CCO Holdings, LLC and CCO Holdings Capital Corp. has duly caused this Current Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Registrant
By: /s/ Kevin D. Howard
Kevin D. Howard
Date: October 27, 2026 Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
CCO Holdings, LLC
Registrant
By: /s/ Kevin D. Howard
Kevin D. Howard
Date: October 27, 2026 Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
Registrant
By: /s/ Kevin D. Howard
Kevin D. Howard
Date: October 27, 2026 Executive Vice President, Interim Chief Financial Officer, Chief Accounting Officer and Controller
EX-99.1
EX-99.1
Filename: exh991chtr1026268k.htm · Sequence: 2
Document
Exhibit 99.1
Charter Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend
on Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock
STAMFORD, Connecticut – October 27, 2026 – Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR, CHTRP) (the “Company”) today announced that its Board of Directors declared the regular quarterly cash dividend payable to holders of its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the “Charter Preferred Stock”) (NASDAQ: CHTRP). The per share amount of the quarterly cash dividend will be $0.43750001, payable in cash on January 15, 2027 to holders of record of the Charter Preferred Stock at the close of business on December 31, 2026.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR, CHTRP) is the leading broadband and video company in the nation and the fastest growing mobile provider in its footprint, with services available to more than 70 million homes and small to large businesses across 45 states through its Spectrum brand. Founded in 1993, Charter has evolved from providing cable TV to streaming, and from high-speed Internet to a converged broadband, WiFi and mobile experience. Over the Spectrum Fiber Broadband Network and supported by our 100% U.S.-based employees, the Company offers Seamless Connectivity and Entertainment with Spectrum Internet®, Mobile, TV and Voice products.
More information can be found at corporate.charter.com.
Contacts:
Media:
Analysts:
Justin Venech Stefan Anninger
203-905-7818 203-905-7955
GRAPHIC
GRAPHIC
Filename: charter_communicationsxlog.jpg · Sequence: 7
Binary file (166363 bytes)
Download charter_communicationsxlog.jpg
GRAPHIC
GRAPHIC
Filename: chtr-20261026_g1.jpg · Sequence: 8
Binary file (166363 bytes)
Download chtr-20261026_g1.jpg
XML — IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
XML
Filename: R1.htm · Sequence: 10
v3.26.3
Document and Entity Information Document
Oct. 26, 2026
May 15, 2026
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
8-K
Amendment Flag
false
Document Period End Date
Oct. 26, 2026
Entity Registrant Name
Charter Communications, Inc.
Entity Central Index Key
0001091667
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
DE
Entity File Number
001-33664
Entity Tax Identification Number
84-1496755
Entity Address, Address Line One
400 Washington Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town
Stamford
Entity Address, State or Province
CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
06902
City Area Code
203
Local Phone Number
905-7801
Written Communications
false
Soliciting Material
false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
false
Entity Emerging Growth Company
false
Common Class A
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security
Class A Common Stock, $.001 Par Value
Trading Symbol
CHTR
Security Exchange Name
NASDAQ
Redeemable Preferred Stock
Entity Information [Line Items]
Title of 12(b) Security
Series A Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock $.001 Par Value
Trading Symbol
CHTRP
Security Exchange Name
NASDAQ
CCO Holdings, LLC
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
8-K
Amendment Flag
false
Document Period End Date
Oct. 26, 2026
Entity Registrant Name
CCO Holdings, LLC
Entity Central Index Key
0001271833
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
DE
Entity File Number
001-37789
Entity Tax Identification Number
86-1067239
Entity Address, Address Line One
400 Washington Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town
Stamford
Entity Address, State or Province
CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
06902
City Area Code
203
Local Phone Number
905-7801
Written Communications
false
Soliciting Material
false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
false
Entity Emerging Growth Company
false
CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
Entity Information [Line Items]
Document Type
8-K
Amendment Flag
false
Document Period End Date
Oct. 26, 2026
Entity Registrant Name
CCO Holdings Capital Corp.
Entity Central Index Key
0001271834
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code
DE
Entity File Number
333-112593-01
Entity Tax Identification Number
20-0257904
Entity Address, Address Line One
400 Washington Blvd.
Entity Address, City or Town
Stamford
Entity Address, State or Province
CT
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code
06902
City Area Code
203
Local Phone Number
905-7801
Written Communications
false
Soliciting Material
false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer
false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer
false
Entity Emerging Growth Company
false
X
- Definition
Boolean flag that is true when the XBRL content amends previously-filed or accepted submission.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_AmendmentFlag
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:booleanItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Area code of city
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_CityAreaCode
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
For the EDGAR submission types of Form 8-K: the date of the report, the date of the earliest event reported; for the EDGAR submission types of Form N-1A: the filing date; for all other submission types: the end of the reporting or transition period. The format of the date is YYYY-MM-DD.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_DocumentPeriodEndDate
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:dateItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, 485BPOS, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, or the word 'Other'.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_DocumentType
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:submissionTypeItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Address Line 1 such as Attn, Building Name, Street Name
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityAddressAddressLine1
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Name of the City or Town
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityAddressCityOrTown
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Code for the postal or zip code
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityAddressPostalZipCode
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Name of the state or province.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityAddressStateOrProvince
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:stateOrProvinceItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 12
-Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityCentralIndexKey
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:centralIndexKeyItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Indicate if registrant meets the emerging growth company criteria.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 12
-Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityEmergingGrowthCompany
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:booleanItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Commission file number. The field allows up to 17 characters. The prefix may contain 1-3 digits, the sequence number may contain 1-8 digits, the optional suffix may contain 1-4 characters, and the fields are separated with a hyphen.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityFileNumber
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:fileNumberItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Two-character EDGAR code representing the state or country of incorporation.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityIncorporationStateCountryCode
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:edgarStateCountryItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityInformationLineItems
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 12
-Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityRegistrantName
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
The Tax Identification Number (TIN), also known as an Employer Identification Number (EIN), is a unique 9-digit value assigned by the IRS.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 12
-Subsection b-2
+ Details
Name:
dei_EntityTaxIdentificationNumber
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:employerIdItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Local phone number for entity.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_LocalPhoneNumber
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:normalizedStringItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 13e
-Subsection 4c
+ Details
Name:
dei_PreCommencementIssuerTenderOffer
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:booleanItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 14d
-Subsection 2b
+ Details
Name:
dei_PreCommencementTenderOffer
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:booleanItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Title of a 12(b) registered security.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 12
-Subsection b
+ Details
Name:
dei_Security12bTitle
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:securityTitleItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Name of the Exchange on which a security is registered.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 12
-Subsection d1-1
+ Details
Name:
dei_SecurityExchangeName
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:edgarExchangeCodeItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Exchange Act
-Number 240
-Section 14a
-Subsection 12
+ Details
Name:
dei_SolicitingMaterial
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:booleanItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Trading symbol of an instrument as listed on an exchange.
+ References
No definition available.
+ Details
Name:
dei_TradingSymbol
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
dei:tradingSymbolItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Definition
Boolean flag that is true when the Form 8-K filing is intended to satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant as written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act.
+ References
Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Securities Act
-Number 230
-Section 425
+ Details
Name:
dei_WrittenCommunications
Namespace Prefix:
dei_
Data Type:
xbrli:booleanItemType
Balance Type:
na
Period Type:
duration
X
- Details
Name:
us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=us-gaap_CommonClassAMember
Namespace Prefix:
Data Type:
na
Balance Type:
Period Type:
X
- Details
Name:
us-gaap_StatementClassOfStockAxis=us-gaap_RedeemablePreferredStockMember
Namespace Prefix:
Data Type:
na
Balance Type:
Period Type:
X
- Details
Name:
dei_LegalEntityAxis=chtr_CCOHoldingsLLCMember
Namespace Prefix:
Data Type:
na
Balance Type:
Period Type:
X
- Details
Name:
dei_LegalEntityAxis=chtr_CCOHoldingsCapitalCorp.Member
Namespace Prefix:
Data Type:
na
Balance Type:
Period Type: