Cable One 3Q 2026: Revenue $332.15M, EPS ($75.66) — 10-Q Summary
Cable One reported 3Q 2026 revenue of $332.15M, down 11.7% YoY, and a net loss of $431.84M, driven by subscriber losses and impairment charges. Residential data, video, and business data revenues all declined. Adjusted EBITDA fell 20.8% YoY to $159.8M. According to the company, competitive pricing and promotional activity impacted results.
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The earnings miss and large non‑cash charges are expected to weigh on the stock, though the company may have room for operational improvements.
Market read
The earnings release provides fresh material for traders to assess CABO's valuation and short‑term price direction.
What to watch
Potential upside from cost‑cutting measures and future subscriber growth in underserved markets.
Background
Cable One (CABO) filed its Q3 2026 10‑Q, reporting a sharp revenue decline and a net loss driven by impairments.
Ticker impact
Q3 2026 revenue fell 11.7% YoY to $332.15M and EPS dropped to a loss of $75.66, driven by $412.1M non‑cash impairments.
downward pressure as the market prices in the earnings miss and impairment hit.
Earnings miss and sizable non‑cash charges signal weaker fundamentals and may trigger sell‑offs.
Market effects
Highlights pressure on the broadband and cable services sector as subscriber losses and pricing competition intensify.
Primarily affects U.S. telecom investors; limited broader regional effect.
Minimal global impact beyond U.S. small‑cap telecom space.
Counterpoint
If the impairments are one‑time items, the stock could rebound on a clean‑up of the balance sheet.
Key entities
- companyCable One, Inc.
U.S. broadband and cable services provider.
