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Cable One Q3 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q3 2026 earnings summary5 Nov, 2026
Executive summary
Q3 revenue fell 11.7% YoY to $332.2M and Adjusted EBITDA declined 20.8% to $159.8M amid subscriber losses and competitive pricing.
Residential data subscriber trends improved to the best results in seven quarters; net losses narrowed to ~7,500, though revenue and total subscribers remained lower YoY.
GAAP net loss was $431.8M, primarily reflecting $412.1M of non-cash impairments.
The MBI acquisition remained blocked by a court TRO, while upcoming debt maturities require financing or extensions beyond existing liquidity.
Financial highlights
Q3 revenue was $332.2M versus $376.0M in Q3 2025; residential data revenue fell $23.5M, or 10.3% YoY.
Adjusted EBITDA was $159.8M, or 48.1% of revenue, versus $201.9M and 53.7% in Q3 2025.
Operating cash flow was $92.6M in Q3 and $331.7M for 9M; capital expenditures were $77.9M and $220.3M, respectively.
Adjusted EBITDA less CapEx was $81.9M versus $130.1M a year earlier; Q3 CapEx rose $6.1M YoY.
9M revenue declined 9.1% to $1.034B and Adjusted EBITDA fell 15.0% to $516.6M; 9M operating loss was $781.3M, including $1.01B of non-cash asset impairments.
Outlook and guidance
Long-term priorities include growing residential and business data customers and revenue, expanding margins, managing costs and increasing Adjusted EBITDA less capital expenditures.
Network investment includes fiber density and coverage, capacity, reliability, multi-Gigabit service and DOCSIS 4.0 deployment; FY 2026 CapEx is expected in the high-$200M range.
Residential data and business data growth remain strategic aims; residential video customers and revenue are expected to keep declining.
Existing cash, credit facilities and operating cash flows are expected to fund requirements within 12 months; financing or maturity extensions are needed for later maturities and are not assured.
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Cable One Inc is a broadband communications company providing internet, cable television, and telephone services. The company operates under several regional brand names and serves residential and business customers across smaller markets in the United States. Cable One Inc is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and its shares are listed on the NYSE.