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2026 Outlook
For 2026, trends point to broadband and fiber buildouts offsetting linear video declines, with smaller-cap names like CABO at $1.0B market cap positioned for operational leverage. Consolidation and content bundling are expected to support margins, though competition from wireless alternatives may pressure video ARPU. Overall sector outlook remains selective, favoring operators with strong Tradestie Scores above 50 for execution on infrastructure ROI.
Complete Rankings
| Rank | Stock | Score | Price | Market Cap |
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1
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Liberty Global Ltd. Class A Common Shares
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56.8 | $10.62 | $3.9B |
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2
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Cable One, Inc.
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56.4 | $25.47 | $997M |
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3
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Liberty Global Ltd. Class B Common Shares
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55.2 | $13.15 | $4.2B |
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4
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Adeia Inc. Common Stock
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55.0 | $26.50 | $1.9B |
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5
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Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. Series A Common Stock
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51.5 | $28.25 | $47.9B |
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6
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Liberty Latin America Ltd. Class C Common Stock
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48.9 | $8.45 | $1.7B |
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7
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Charter Comm Inc Del CL A New
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47.8 | $151.99 | $37.6B |
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8
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Liberty Latin America Ltd. Class A Common Stock
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47.5 | $8.52 | $1.6B |
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9
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Liberty Global Ltd. Class C Common Shares
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46.0 | $10.43 | $4.0B |
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10
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Altice USA, Inc. Class A Common Stock
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45.8 | -- | $1.1B |
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11
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Liberty Broadband Corporation Class A
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44.2 | $35.99 | $9.0B |
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12
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Liberty Broadband Corporation Class C
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44.2 | $36.02 | $9.1B |
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13
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Comcast Corp
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43.7 | $26.49 | $114.2B |
In-Depth Analysis: Top Cable TV Stocks
LBTYA
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in European telecom companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty owns the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile network operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in …
Liberty Global owns the primary cable networks across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia, accounting for a leading share of fixed broadband and video subscribers in those markets while advancing fixed-mobile convergence since 2016.
Profitability remains weak, with a -62.1% profit margin and -26.5% ROE underscoring persistent losses, while -7.7% revenue growth signals ongoing top-line pressure from competitive and regulatory headwinds in European cable.
The 2016-initiated mobile merger strategy positions Liberty Global for converged service growth and cost synergies by 2026, potentially lifting EBITDA margins as 5G and fiber upgrades scale across its core markets. A Tradestie Score of 56.8/100 indicates moderate valuation support relative to European cable peers amid sector consolidation. Revenue stabilization from bundled mobile-cable offerings could drive re-rating if execution improves post-integration.
CABO
Cable One Inc. is a telecommunications company that generates revenue from providing broadband, voice, and video services to both residential and business customers. From a product standpoint, the majority of revenue comes from data and video services, which are subscription-based and billed monthly. The company also offers Sparklight TV, an Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) service that enables customers using the …
Cable One matters in the Cable TV sector as a telecommunications provider generating the majority of revenue from data and video subscription services billed monthly to residential and business customers.
Cable One shows acute financial distress with a -72.8% profit margin, -126.2% ROE, and -8.4% revenue growth, reflecting deep losses and eroding equity value in its subscription model.
Investors may consider CABO for 2026 on the strength of its recurring monthly subscription revenue from broadband and video, which could stabilize if revenue growth rebounds from -8.4%. A Tradestie Score of 56.4/100 indicates baseline sector positioning that might improve through cost controls reversing the -72.8% margin. The company's focus on data services positions it for potential upside in broadband demand within the Cable TV market.
LBTYB
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in European telecom companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty owns the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile network operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in …
Liberty Global owns the primary cable networks in the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia, controlling substantial European broadband and video market share in the Cable TV sector.
Liberty Global shows strained financial health with a -62.1% profit margin, -26.5% ROE, and -7.7% revenue growth, reflecting persistent losses and contraction in its core operations.
LBTYB merits consideration for 2026 due to its post-2016 strategy of merging cable assets with mobile operators, which can unlock cross-selling and network synergies across five European markets. Dominant cable infrastructure ownership provides leverage for converged service expansion as 5G and fiber demand rises. The 55.2/100 Tradestie Score reflects moderate recovery potential if mobile partnerships stabilize revenue trends.
ADEA
Adeia Inc is a consumer and entertainment product/solutions licensing company. Its only operating segment being Intellectual Property (IP) Licensing. In the IP segment, the company licenses innovations to companies in the broader entertainment industry, and those developing new technologies that will help drive this industry forward. It includes Pay-TV, Consumer Electronics, Connected Car, and Media Platform.
Adeia Inc. matters in the Cable TV sector as the sole operator of an IP licensing segment that licenses innovations to entertainment and content distribution companies, enabling advancements in video delivery and consumer technologies used by cable providers.
Adeia's 26.1% profit margin and 27.9% ROE reflect strong operational efficiency and effective equity utilization within its IP licensing model, while 12.1% revenue growth signals sustained demand for its licensed technologies.
With a P/E of 23.4 and consistent 12.1% revenue growth, ADEA offers a reasonable valuation for expansion in entertainment IP through 2026 as cable and streaming platforms increase technology adoption. Its 27.9% ROE supports durable margins that could compound earnings if licensing deals scale with new content formats.
WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery was formed in 2022 through the combination of WarnerMedia and Discovery Communications. In 2026, it intends to split its global networks business from its streaming and studios businesses, forming two separate companies. The streaming business includes HBO Max, which is rapidly increasing its international footprint in addition to its major presence in the US. Studios include industry …
Warner Bros. Discovery operates as a major content provider in the Cable TV sector through its global networks portfolio, including Discovery and TNT channels, following its 2022 formation from WarnerMedia and Discovery Communications.
WBD reports a profit margin of -8.8% and ROE of -8.8%, paired with -11.2% revenue growth, reflecting persistent losses and contraction in its core operations.
The 2026 split separating global networks from streaming and studios businesses, including HBO Max, positions investors to benefit from focused entity valuations and potential streaming acceleration. Despite current negative margins, the separation could drive margin recovery in the networks segment while leveraging content scale for subscriber gains. At a Tradestie Score of 51.5/100, the stock offers entry ahead of structural changes in 2026.
LILAK
Liberty Latin America Ltd is a telecommunications company. It is a provider of video, broadband internet, fixed-line telephony, and mobile services to residential and business customers. The company's reportable segments include C&W Caribbean, Liberty Networks, C&W Panama, VTR, Liberty Puerto Rico and Liberty Costa Rica. The company generates the majority of its revenue from C&W Caribbean, and Liberty Puerto Rico …
Liberty Latin America Ltd. operates as a key provider of video and broadband services in the Cable TV sector across Caribbean and Latin American markets through segments including C&W Caribbean, VTR, and Liberty Puerto Rico, addressing residential and business demand in regions with expanding digital infrastructure.
The company posts a -2.2% profit margin and -3.7% ROE, indicating persistent losses and negative returns on equity, while its 1.5% revenue growth reflects modest top-line progress amid operational challenges in its cable and telecom segments.
LILAK offers potential for 2026 as its 1.5% revenue growth establishes a base for expansion in broadband and mobile services across C&W Caribbean and Liberty Networks. A Tradestie Score of 48.9/100 leaves room for gains if market recovery in Puerto Rico and Panama drives margin improvement from current -2.2% levels. Diversified operations position the stock to benefit from rising connectivity demand in emerging economies.
CHTR
Charter is the product of the 2016 merger of three cable companies, each with a decades-long history in the business: Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks. The firm now holds networks capable of providing television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 58 million US homes and businesses, around 35% of the country. Across this footprint, Charter …
Charter Communications, formed by the 2016 merger of Legacy Charter, Time Warner Cable, and Bright House Networks, operates networks delivering television, internet, and phone services to roughly 58 million customers, positioning it as a major consolidated player in the Cable TV sector.
Charter reports a 9.0% profit margin alongside a strong 27.2% ROE, reflecting efficient equity utilization and solid earnings generation, while the -1.7% revenue growth and 4.1 P/E ratio point to contracting top-line results paired with a notably low earnings multiple.
The 4.1 P/E ratio offers a steep discount to current earnings, providing a margin of safety for value-oriented investors in 2026. High ROE of 27.2% signals durable capital efficiency that could support earnings growth even amid the -1.7% revenue dip. Scale across 58 million customer relationships and bundled service offerings positions the company to capture share as cable operators consolidate further.
LILA
Liberty Latin America Ltd is a telecommunications company. It is a provider of video, broadband internet, fixed-line telephony, and mobile services to residential and business customers. The company's reportable segments include C&W Caribbean, Liberty Networks, C&W Panama, VTR, Liberty Puerto Rico and Liberty Costa Rica. The company generates the majority of its revenue from C&W Caribbean, and Liberty Puerto Rico …
Liberty Latin America Ltd. matters in the Cable TV sector as a regional provider of video, broadband, and fixed-line services across Caribbean and Latin American markets through segments including C&W Caribbean, VTR, and Liberty Puerto Rico.
Profit margin of -2.2% and ROE of -3.7% reflect ongoing net losses and weak returns on equity, while 1.5% revenue growth shows limited top-line momentum amid segment operations in C&W Panama and Liberty Networks.
LILA's 1.5% revenue growth positions it for potential upside in 2026 from rising broadband demand in emerging Caribbean markets. Segment scale in Liberty Puerto Rico and C&W Caribbean could support margin recovery if video and mobile bundling drives ARPU expansion. Tradestie Score of 47.5/100 leaves room for re-rating on operational improvements.
LBTYK
Liberty Global is a holding company with interests in European telecom companies in the UK, the Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia. Liberty owns the main cable network in each of these geographies and has pursued a strategy since 2016 to merge or partner with mobile network operators to be able to offer converged services. Liberty also owns minority stakes in …
Liberty Global owns the primary cable networks across the UK, Netherlands, Belgium, Ireland, and Slovakia, controlling critical fixed-line infrastructure for cable TV and broadband delivery in these markets. Its post-2016 fixed-mobile convergence strategy through operator mergers and partnerships positions it as a central player in European telecom infrastructure consolidation.
Liberty Global posted a -62.1% profit margin and -26.5% ROE alongside -7.7% revenue contraction, signaling persistent net losses and weak returns on equity driven by integration expenses and subscriber pressure. These metrics reflect strained financial health in a mature cable sector facing cord-cutting and mobile substitution.
LBTYK offers 2026 upside as completed fixed-mobile mergers in the UK and Netherlands enable cross-selling of converged bundles and targeted cost synergies exceeding €500 million annually. The 46.0/100 Tradestie Score implies compressed valuation relative to infrastructure assets, supporting re-rating if revenue stabilizes. European cable penetration above 70% in core markets provides a base for ARPU growth from 5G backhaul and enterprise services.
ATUS
Altice Europe acquired privately held US cable company Suddenlink in 2015 and Cablevision in 2016. Suddenlink's networks provide television, internet access, and phone services to roughly 4.5 million US homes and businesses located primarily in smaller markets, with major clusters in Texas, West Virginia, Idaho, Arizona, and Louisiana. Cablevision provides comparable services to about 5.5 million homes and businesses in …
Altice USA matters in the Cable TV sector as a key regional operator, having acquired Suddenlink in 2015 and Cablevision in 2016 to serve roughly 4.5 million homes and businesses primarily in smaller markets across Texas and other states.
Limited financial data is available for ATUS, with a Tradestie Score of 45.8/100 reflecting its financial position following significant acquisition-driven expansion.
Investors should consider buying ATUS in 2026 due to its substantial subscriber base in underserved markets offering expansion potential. The company's focus on smaller clusters provides opportunities for market consolidation and service bundling. With the Tradestie Score indicating room for improvement, operational efficiencies could drive future value.
Methodology
Stocks are ranked using the Tradestie Score, a proprietary 0-100 rating that combines fundamental quality (profitability, balance sheet strength), growth metrics (revenue and earnings growth), valuation (P/E, PEG ratio), and momentum factors. Scores are updated daily based on the latest market data. Learn more about our methodology.