Cable One Reports Q3 2026 Net Loss Amid Asset Impairments and Declining Revenues
Cable One (CABO) reported a significant net loss of $431.8 million for the third quarter of 2026, primarily driven by $412.1 million in non-cash asset impairment charges related to franchise agreements and goodwill. Total revenues fell 11.7% year-over-year to $332.2 million, impacted by declining residential data and video revenues as subscriber counts and average revenue per user (ARPU) trended downward. The company's financial position faces notable headwinds, with CFO Todd Koetje warning that existing liquidity may be insufficient to meet debt maturities scheduled between late 2027 and early 2028. The executive team noted that if financing cannot be secured, the company might need to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Despite these challenges, residential connects reached a 12-quarter high, and cash reserves improved to $674.8 million.
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Topics: Asset impairment EBITDA margin Net loss Residential data revenue Revenue decline