Cash Flow Statement
Quarterly Data

The cash flow statement provides information about a company cash receipts and cash payments during an accounting period, showing how these cash flows link the ending cash balance to the beginning balance shown on the company balance sheet.

The cash flow statement consists of three parts: cash flows provided by (used in) operating activities, cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities, and cash flows provided by (used in) financing activities.

Charter Communications Inc., consolidated cash flow statement (quarterly data)

US$ in millions

3 months ended:	Jun 30, 2025	Mar 31, 2025	Dec 31, 2024	Sep 30, 2024	Jun 30, 2024	Mar 31, 2024	Dec 31, 2023	Sep 30, 2023	Jun 30, 2023	Mar 31, 2023	Dec 31, 2022	Sep 30, 2022	Jun 30, 2022	Mar 31, 2022	Dec 31, 2021	Sep 30, 2021	Jun 30, 2021	Mar 31, 2021	Dec 31, 2020	Sep 30, 2020	Jun 30, 2020	Mar 31, 2020
Consolidated net income	1,495)	1,409)	1,676)	1,474)	1,423)	1,280)	1,229)	1,436)	1,413)	1,183)	1,385)	1,367)	1,708)	1,389)	1,834)	1,407)	1,158)	921)	1,401)	932)	876)	467)
Depreciation and amortization	2,176)	2,181)	2,168)	2,145)	2,170)	2,190)	2,188)	2,130)	2,172)	2,206)	2,192)	2,177)	2,240)	2,294)	2,280)	2,270)	2,354)	2,441)	2,409)	2,370)	2,428)	2,497)
Stock compensation expense	157)	222)	138)	146)	153)	214)	152)	164)	168)	208)	110)	109)	104)	147)	98)	98)	100)	134)	88)	83)	90)	90)
Noncash interest, net	7)	8)	9)	9)	8)	8)	7)	9)	7)	(3)	(5)	(5)	(4)	(3)	(3)	(5)	(8)	(7)	(10)	(10)	(9)	(12)
Deferred income taxes	(53)	(27)	(135)	61)	(34)	21)	(34)	17)	(40)	(23)	(78)	50)	77)	38)	158)	297)	215)	156)	213)	151)	115)	(14)
Other, net	117)	233)	90)	159)	90)	15)	79)	25)	83)	104)	142)	40)	(132)	(21)	(98)	155)	129)	(5)	(165)	100)	(36)	315)
Accounts receivable	(238)	(48)	(30)	(66)	6)	(39)	(33)	(68)	(13)	70)	(80)	(62)	(249)	49)	71)	(62)	(188)	144)	(133)	(74)	97)	136)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	66)	(235)	(72)	(272)	101)	(366)	(38)	(173)	(25)	(336)	(106)	37)	52)	(185)	(40)	(14)	69)	(182)	116)	(76)	(60)	(104)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	(127)	493)	(384)	249)	(64)	(111)	305)	404)	(454)	(86)	227)	44)	(62)	(61)	(74)	117)	170)	149)	230)	188)	28)	(155)
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from acquisitions and dispositions	(299)	210)	(486)	(89)	43)	(516)	234)	163)	(492)	(352)	41)	19)	(259)	(197)	(43)	41)	51)	111)	213)	38)	65)	(123)
Adjustments to reconcile consolidated net income to net cash flows from operating activities	2,105)	2,827)	1,784)	2,431)	2,430)	1,932)	2,626)	2,508)	1,898)	2,140)	2,402)	2,390)	2,026)	2,258)	2,392)	2,856)	2,841)	2,830)	2,748)	2,732)	2,653)	2,753)
Net cash flows from operating activities	3,600)	4,236)	3,460)	3,905)	3,853)	3,212)	3,855)	3,944)	3,311)	3,323)	3,787)	3,757)	3,734)	3,647)	4,226)	4,263)	3,999)	3,751)	4,149)	3,664)	3,529)	3,220)
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(2,874)	(2,399)	(3,062)	(2,563)	(2,853)	(2,791)	(2,856)	(2,961)	(2,834)	(2,464)	(2,920)	(2,406)	(2,193)	(1,857)	(2,072)	(1,861)	(1,881)	(1,821)	(2,063)	(2,014)	(1,877)	(1,461)
Change in accrued expenses related to capital expenditures	320)	(273)	586)	277)	296)	(63)	62)	114)	191)	(195)	269)	156)	118)	10)	131)	74)	(50)	(75)	(7)	104)	214)	(388)
Purchases of wireless spectrum licenses	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	(464)	—)	—)	—)
Other, net	(67)	(132)	(103)	(153)	(172)	(53)	150)	(47)	(207)	(80)	(117)	(14)	(220)	60)	(51)	(3)	(85)	(60)	(36)	(76)	(88)	(1)
Net cash flows from investing activities	(2,621)	(2,804)	(2,579)	(2,439)	(2,729)	(2,907)	(2,644)	(2,894)	(2,850)	(2,739)	(2,768)	(2,264)	(2,295)	(1,787)	(1,992)	(1,790)	(2,016)	(1,956)	(2,570)	(1,986)	(1,751)	(1,850)
Borrowings of long-term debt	3,723)	1,393)	8,505)	2,645)	8,822)	5,921)	7,471)	3,543)	3,944)	7,104)	4,115)	4,897)	9,918)	6,713)	5,713)	4,305)	5,669)	5,289)	5,402)	3,030)	2,983)	4,339)
Borrowings of equipment installment plan financing facility	112)	121)	74)	124)	876)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)
Repayments of long-term debt	(3,184)	(1,609)	(9,761)	(4,115)	(10,068)	(5,716)	(7,553)	(3,650)	(3,995)	(6,740)	(3,652)	(3,712)	(8,993)	(2,954)	(2,495)	(3,892)	(2,595)	(3,164)	(2,383)	(1,819)	(4,303)	(3,589)
Payments for debt issuance costs	(1)	—)	(29)	—)	(25)	(2)	(14)	—)	—)	(18)	—)	(14)	(20)	(37)	(26)	(18)	(36)	(22)	(34)	(29)	(21)	(41)
Issuance of equity	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	—)	23)
Purchase of treasury stock	(1,451)	(802)	(114)	(222)	(361)	(516)	(1,194)	(783)	(326)	(912)	(1,032)	(2,225)	(3,687)	(3,333)	(4,597)	(3,666)	(3,516)	(3,652)	(4,349)	(3,361)	(1,155)	(2,352)
Proceeds from exercise of stock options	2)	17)	3)	27)	—)	2)	1)	16)	3)	2)	—)	—)	4)	1)	1)	17)	17)	9)	13)	50)	28)	93)
Purchase of noncontrolling interest	(232)	(20)	(4)	(44)	(46)	(95)	(173)	(78)	(54)	(122)	(223)	(385)	(578)	(416)	(734)	(410)	(583)	(507)	(578)	(366)	(125)	(393)
Distributions to noncontrolling interest	(121)	(3)	(49)	(44)	(61)	(3)	(40)	(35)	(80)	(3)	(55)	(49)	(5)	(2)	(4)	—)	(32)	(39)	(40)	(37)	(38)	(39)
Other, net	(44)	(169)	250)	271)	(280)	56)	429)	30)	(9)	(6)	(7)	(8)	(26)	(2)	43)	(54)	32)	62)	105)	38)	19)	(24)
Net cash flows from financing activities	(1,196)	(1,072)	(1,125)	(1,358)	(1,143)	(353)	(1,073)	(957)	(517)	(695)	(854)	(1,496)	(3,387)	(30)	(2,099)	(3,718)	(1,044)	(2,024)	(1,864)	(2,494)	(2,612)	(1,983)
Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash	(217)	360)	(244)	108)	(19)	(48)	138)	93)	(56)	(111)	165)	(3)	(1,948)	1,830)	135)	(1,245)	939)	(229)	(285)	(816)	(834)	(613)

Consolidated Net Income: The consolidated net income exhibits a generally fluctuating pattern over the periods. Initial growth is noted from March 2020 through December 2020, peaking at 1,401 million USD. Thereafter, income figures oscillate without a consistent upward or downward trend, with occasional peaks such as 1,834 million USD in December 2021 and intermittent declines, including a low point in March 2023 at 1,183 million USD. The most recent quarters show a moderate recovery, reaching 1,495 million USD by June 2025.
Depreciation and Amortization: This expense shows a slow but steady decline from 2,497 million USD in March 2020 to about 2,176 million USD in December 2024. The trend indicates careful management or reduction of fixed asset values or amortization schedules over the timeframe.
Stock Compensation Expense: Stock compensation expense fluctuates with notable spikes in March 2023, June 2024, and March 2025, reaching values above 200 million USD on multiple occasions. These peaks suggest occasional larger equity-based incentives aligned possibly with company performance or retention programs.
Noncash Interest, Net: This item remains relatively stable and low in absolute value, oscillating between small negative and positive numbers without any significant trend, indicating minimal impact on cash flows.
Deferred Income Taxes: The deferred income taxes row shows considerable volatility, with positive and negative swings throughout the periods, reflecting changes in tax planning strategies or timing differences between accounting and tax recognition.
Other, Net (Operating Activities): This line is marked by substantial variability, alternating between positive and negative values, which could signify irregular or non-recurring items impacting operational cash flows.
Accounts Receivable: Accounts receivable values indicate irregular movements with periods of positive followed by notable negative changes, suggesting fluctuations in collections and credit sales with no clear pattern of improvement or deterioration.
Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets: Prepaid expenses and other assets experienced significant downward spikes during some quarters, notably in late 2022 and early 2023, implying increased prepayments or asset adjustments during these times.
Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities and Other: These liabilities display substantial volatility with frequent swings from positive to negative changes, indicating irregular payment cycles or operational shifts affecting payables and accrued expenses.
Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities: The net changes in operating assets and liabilities reflect significant fluctuations, showing periods of large cash outflows and inflows, which could be attributed to seasonal or operational working capital management.
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income to Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities: Adjustments remain broadly consistent, ranging from around 1,784 to 2,830 million USD, supporting steady reconciliation activity between accounting profits and actual cash flows from operations.
Net Cash Flows from Operating Activities: The net cash flow from operating activities demonstrates a general upward trend with some variability. Starting at 3,220 million USD in March 2020, it reaches peaks surpassing 4,200 million USD in late 2021 and early 2025, indicating robust operational cash generation overall despite some fluctuations.
Purchases of Property, Plant and Equipment: Capital expenditures have consistently been substantial and largely increasing over the periods, with figures rising from around 1,461 million USD in March 2020 to peaks near 3,062 million USD in late 2024, reflecting sustained investment in infrastructure and assets.
Change in Accrued Expenses Related to Capital Expenditures: This item varies widely, with some quarters showing significant increases, for example 586 million USD in late 2024, while others show large decreases, indicating variable timing in capital expenditure payments and accrued liabilities.
Purchases of Wireless Spectrum Licenses: Only a single recorded purchase occurs in December 2020 for 464 million USD, with no other purchases reported, suggesting a sporadic approach to spectrum acquisition.
Other, Net (Investing Activities): Other net cash flows related to investing show irregular negative and positive amounts, indicating occasional gains or losses from non-core investing activities.
Net Cash Flows from Investing Activities: The investing cash flows consistently display significant outflows across all quarters, indicating ongoing heavy investment activities, with cash outflows ranging mostly between 1,750 to 2,850 million USD, reinforcing the company's focus on asset expansion and renewal.
Borrowings of Long-term Debt: Long-term debt borrowings fluctuate, showing large issuances in multiple periods such as 9,918 million USD in June 2022 and 8,822 million USD in June 2024. This indicates active borrowing to support capital needs or refinancing strategies.
Borrowings of Equipment Installment Plan Financing Facility: Starting from mid-2024, there are modest borrowings under this specific facility with relatively small amounts, suggesting incremental financing related to equipment acquisitions.
Repayments of Long-term Debt: Debt repayments exhibit significant volatility with some large repayments, for instance nearly 9,993 million USD in June 2022, indicating strategic debt management including paydown and restructuring transactions.
Payments for Debt Issuance Costs: Relatively small and steady outflows indicate ongoing financing activity related to debt issuance, though amounts are minor compared to principal amounts of debt.
Issuance of Equity: Equity issuance is minimal and sporadic, with a nominal amount reported only once, suggesting limited reliance on equity financing during these periods.
Purchase of Treasury Stock: Treasury stock purchases are significant and continuous but show a downward trend from very high levels early in the data (over 4,000 million USD quarterly) to lower figures more recently, indicating a maintained but reduced share repurchase program.
Proceeds from Exercise of Stock Options: Proceeds from stock options exercised are small and irregular, indicating minimal impact or a limited scale of employee stock option cash inflows.
Purchase of Noncontrolling Interest: Purchases of noncontrolling interests show frequent and variable cash outflows, frequently decreasing over time, potentially reflecting reduced acquisitions of minority interests or restructuring activities.
Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest: Distributions fluctuate within a moderate range, suggesting ongoing payments to minority shareholders consistent with controlling interests' profit sharing obligations.
Other, Net (Financing Activities): This caption covers irregular and sometimes large positive or negative fluctuations, indicating miscellaneous financing items or adjustments without a discernible trend.
Net Cash Flows from Financing Activities: The financing cash flows are generally negative, indicating net cash outflows mainly due to debt repayments, treasury stock purchases, and noncontrolling interest transactions. Some quarters show smaller financing outflows, correlating with lower debt activity or share repurchases.
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash: The net change in cash balances generally shows a negative or minor positive position, with several quarters showing decreases exceeding 1,000 million USD, highlighting intermittent cash pressure potentially driven by high capital expenditures and financing cash outflows. Occasional positive surges indicate infrequent cash inflows or operational cash surpluses.

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